Scaffolding is now down at Sandbach's historic Swan & Chequers pub - but the long-awaited reopening date has still not been announced.

Owners, Robinsons, has not released any new information about the famous historic pub in Hightown near Sandbach Town Hall.

The interior and outside of the pub looks like it's finished and would-be customers are eagerly waiting to visit the revamped pub which is tenanted.

(Photo: Deborah Bowyer/Sandbach Nub News)

Sandbach Nub News told here how the courtyard at the back looked finished and so did the interior.

Robinsons hasn't released any new details since May when it told Sandbach Nub News: "A new catering kitchen is being installed and there will be full refurbishment of trading areas.

"Design plans are to create a town centre bar that appeals to all demographics.

 "A new catering kitchen is being installed and there will be full refurbishment of trading areas.

(Photo: Deborah Bowyer/Sandbach Nub News)

"The total venue is going to have a capacity of 180 with areas for live entertainment."

 "There will be lots of large open space and there are exciting plans for the external courtyard."