A decision to close a popular community pub at short notice has sparked shock and outrage among its loyal customers and residents. Staff at The Flying Saucer in Hempstead were told yesterday (Wednesday) that last orders will be called next Saturday, June 8. A spokesman for the brewery Greene King told KentOnline: “Closing a pub is never an easy decision, so it is with great regret that we have decided to close the Flying Saucer in Gillingham and our last day of trading will be on Saturday June 8. “The property will be returned to the freeholder and our focus will remain on supporting our team …