The new landlord of a landmark pub hopes to “give locals their boozer back” after it closed suddenly despite a huge renovation before Christmas. Australian-born lorry driver turned publican, Greg Russell, has taken over the Duke of Edinburgh, formerly the Rockin Robin on the Green, in Barming near Maidstone Hospital. The 45-year-old, who has more than 15 years’ experience working in pubs, restaurants, hotels and nightclubs, plans to promote it as a community-focused sport and music-led venue. The single dad-of-three has spent 20 years in the UK and previously managed the Hop Poles in Enfield a…
