A ROSS pub which was on the brink of closure is to re-open tonight.

The former owners of the Vine Tree Inn in Tudorville submitted plans earlier this year to change the use of the site but they were vehemently opposed by the locals.

The plans were thrown out and now the pub has been taken over by new owners - Terry Shears and his partner Wendy.

The pair successfully ran an award winning pub in Warwickshire prior to moving to Ross.