A village pub, which stood empty for seven years, is enjoying a new lease of life, as it strives to establish itself as a hub of the community. The Swan in Little Waldingfield is almost two months into its revival – having reopened in late May, after it ceased trading under the previous ownership back in 2017. Following its closure, the 15th century pub was acquired in 2019 by Justin Nevison-Grainger, one of the directors at the Long Melford-based Nethergate Brewery. A major refurbishment was then carried out over a period of around three years, partially disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. No…
