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A traditional pub in a Nottinghamshire village appears to have pulled its last pint - and real ale campaigners spoke of wider challenges for the hospitality sector and rising energy costs. The Bull's Head is located on Main Street in the Rushcliffe village of East Leake.
Andrew Ludlow, the secretary of the Nottingham branch of the Campaign for Real Ale, said the pub was known for its "unique bit of history". He said: "The Bull's Head is a traditional local pub in the heart of East Leake."It is one of the traditional pubs with a bar and lounge and has a unique bit of history in the original pub sign of the Bull's Head on display in the back of the pub.
But Mr Ludlow said: "Whilst we did have the announcement about the support for industry, which included the hospitality sector, it is for a six month period. Bearing in mind they were already going to experience quite a significant rise in their energy costs anyway because they did not have a cap.
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