Area loses its fifth pub in 11 years (From Oxford Mail)

Area loses its fifth pub in 11 years (From Oxford Mail)

RESIDENTS say they are losing a traditional way of life, after the fifth pub to close since 2000 in an area of Oxford looks set to be turned into new homes.

The Bricklayers Arms in Church Lane, Old Marston, closed in December.

In 2002, the pub had been nominated for national family pub of the year in The Publican awards.

But last week, an application for planning permission was made to Oxford City Council to convert the pub into a four-bedroom house and build five new homes in the grounds.