We're told by a village resident that the person who has purchased the pub is determined to live in it without reopening it, even if he can't get planning permission for change of use.

The legal status is unknown, but it's clearly now residential and has been renamed Solstice House.

On the village outskirts, close to the historic coppiced woodland of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust stands this beautifully restored Victorian free house and country restaurant. The comfortable and attractive interior was fronted by a glazed dining area. The separate public bar had a woodblock floor, wood burning stove and pine seating.

The restaurant offered pub food plus à la carte English. They welcomed walkers and cyclists, welcomed dogs…