Hazel Grove institution the Rising Sun closed earlier this month.

Fears that it would remain shut can be put to rest though. Although Pete the landlord has gone, most of the staff will remain when it opens in early May.

Local campaigner Paul Ankers is a fan of the pub, “My wife and I are fond of the pub especially as it had toys to entertain our little daughter. It is good news it will reopen swiftly, unlike some others in the area.