A PUB in Clacton has reopened after getting new owners.

Leigh Henry and mum Loraine have taken over Hopes Bar, in Old Road, Clacton.

“We had a bit of inheritance money, so we decided to buy a pub,” said Leigh, who used to work at Gala bingo.

“It’s been shut for a few months.

“We’re going to have a bit of a community vibe and want to get older people in because it was a bit rough before it shut down.”