BBC News
By Katy Lewis
image copyrightYe Olde Fighting Cocks
image captionYe Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans has survived wars and plagues but the coronavirus pandemic has brought new challenges
With much of England moving into tier three of coronavirus restrictions, pubs and restaurants in these "very high alert" areas can now only offer a takeaway and delivery service. How will hospitality businesses in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire
cope with the changes?
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image captionChristo Toffali had already decided Ye Olde Fighting Cocks could "no longer operate" under the tier two conditions
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St Albans dates back to AD793 and is reputed to be the the oldest pub in England, according to the Guinness Book of Records.