Paul and Suzanne Kell are taking up the reins at the Farmers Arms in Newbarns. The pair also run The Newton Arms in Dalton and have been at the beloved pub for the last five years. They are due to run the Hollow Lane watering hole alongside the Dalton pub. Sue Pattinson posted: “So glad this pub is reopening. Always brilliant atmosphere and always very friendly.” Tara Jefferson wrote: “Good luck to them both. Glad to see it reopening.” Vicki Brown said: “Good luck Paul and Sue!” Garry Fell said: “Great news.” Tony Moon said: Not much room for social distancing in that one.”
READERS have shown their appreciation for NHS staff after following news that more than 560,000 people in Lancashire and South Cumbria have now received the Covid vaccine. Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria has announced that more than 561,000 people across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been vaccinated for Covid-19 since December 2020. A spokesman said: Thank you to everyone involved in the vaccination programme. This is what our readers had to say when The Mail asked if they thought if a good job was being done with the vaccine roll out: Teresa Lomas said: Bloody absolutely yes. Rachelle Poyntz said: Everyone involved is doing a sterling job - long may it continue!