A town centre pub which has been closed for a while looks set to reopen.

The old Saxon Grill/former Crown Hotel has been empty for some time and residents were worried the building was falling into disrepair.

Workmen are inside the old Saxon Grill building in Sandbach. (Photo: Nub News)

But builders have been spotted working inside the Market Square property and the garden area has been shut off.

A spokesman confirmed the listed building was reopening as an "eaterie" and was now privately owned. He refuted rumours it was going to be a Turkish restaurant.

The back of the building is fenced off. (Photo: Nub News)

No further details were revealed about the plans for the building which is opposite the town's historic Saxon Crosses.

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