In the early hours of Thursday 31 August, fire damaged both the Windmill, St James Road, and the Drum & Monkey, Gloucester Road. Both were closed pubs, the Windmill having closed in 2022 and the Drum & Monkey in 2016.

No planning permission had been granted for either pub. Can we all be vigilant and should there be signs of illegal demolition, please report a.s.a.p. to The Council Planning Enforcement team - email ku.vog.nodyorc@tnemecrofnEgninnalP