Beloved 200-year-old pub confirms closure with heartbreaking message after locals launched urgent campaign to save it

A POPULAR pub steeped in history has officially closed, despite locals’ efforts to keep it open.

The Hare and Hounds in Clayton-Le-Moors, Lancashire, pulled its final pint this week, with the owners bidding an emotional goodbye to punters.

GoogleThe Hare and Hounds pub in Clayton-Le-Moors[/caption] GoogleThe pub has closed with the owners blaming rising costs[/caption]

“Good afternoon all you beautiful people,” began landlady Clare in a post on Facebook.

“Well...