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Rising costs and reduced sales help force Wednesbury pub to close

A Wednesbury pub is closing while its owners try to find suitable new management to take it on.

By John Corser
Published Oct 28, 2022
Last updated Oct 29, 2022
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The Cottage Spring in Wednesbury

The Cottage Spring in Franchise Street, Falling Heath, is part of the Woodsetton-based Holden's Brewery's chain.

Managing director Jonothan Holden said the pub, which dates back to the 18th Century, would be shutting next week.

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