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Work is underway to transform a village pub that has been closed since 2017.

The Red Lion in Hope, Flintshire, has fallen into a poor condition since shutting two years ago - often targeted by vandals.

But planning permission was given by owners Punch Taverns last month for a refurbishment of the derelict building.

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Now work has got underway at the site.

New external cladding is set to be installed, along with outdoor play equipment and a pergola in the beer garden.

(Image: Punch Taverns)

Its kitchen will be upgraded to support a new food offer.

Punch Taverns said there would be internal and external repairs carried out and new signage and decorations.

They added that they would enhance front and rear gardens to make them an asset to the pub.

(Image: Punch Taverns)

Punch were asked to comment further on the scheme and for a date for when the site would reopen but have not yet responded.

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