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New chapter begins to return iconic Devon pub to its former glory: The stunning waterside location is at the forefront of plans
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Wrexham owners buy Turf pub next to Racecourse Ground: Wrexham’s Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have purchased the Turf pub ...
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Key FactsReynolds and McElhenney acquire Wrexham’s historic Turf pub
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: walesonline.co.uk
- The pub was bought from Admiral Taverns and stands directly beside Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground.
- The club says bringing the club, stadium and pub under one ownership should preserve the pub’s history and traditions.
- Plans provide opportunities for further investment in the fan experience and an improved fan zone on Mold Road.
- Wayne Jones, the pub’s landlord for 20 years, will continue running it.
By bringing The Turf into the group, we are securing the long-term future of the pub and with it preserving its history and that of the club.— Eric Allyn, speaking on behalf of the Allyn family, minority investors, regarding the Turf acquisition.
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Two children hospitalised after swimming in River Exe: Fresh concerns over pollution in the River Exe have been raised after a Devon mother said her two children ...
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Former Exeter restaurant site could be turned into HMO under new plans: Former up-market eatery to be turned into homes
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Police in Burnley release CCTV images of man wanted after gang 'brandish knife in pub'
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Eight of the best new Devon pubs and bars reopen and reborn this spring: Looking for somewhere to visit? Why not try these amazing Devon pubs
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The Turf waterside pub Exeter set for revival with new team: The Turf, located between the River Exe and the Exeter Canal in Devon, is now managed by the River ...
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Emergency services searching River Exe: A fire enegine has been seen near an Exeter pub
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Famously hard-to-reach Devon pub wants to whisk you there : The new owners of The Turf, now open all year round, are offering free transport to customers who ...
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Iconic Exeter pub to open all year round under new owners: Big changes are planned for The Turf in Exeter, but in a sympathetic way to the historic building
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Exeter restaurant boss stumbles upon £24k historic coin haul: The coins are artifacts from the English Civil War in the 1600s, thought to be buried the day ...
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Ryan Reynolds revels in FA Cup magic as his non-league side Wrexham beat Championship Coventry City
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The Welsh pub thousands of TV viewers are visiting thanks to global documentary: The Turf Hotel is a much-loved but unassuming pub, but it now gets a steady ...
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Welsh pub donates profits to charity - Rob McElhenney promises to double it: The owner of the Turf Hotel in Wrexham announced that they would donate an ...
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