A NEW licensee is being sought to take over at a pub in Brierfield which has closed.

The Marsden Cross, in Higher Reedley Road, closed temporarily earlier this month after the licensee left.

A spokesman for Punch Taverns which owns the pub, said: “We can confirm that the Marsden Cross is temporarily closed.

Our priority is to re-open the pub as soon as possible and we are actively recruiting the right licensee to build a successful, sustainable business.

“If any entrepreneurial readers are interested they should speak to our recruitment team on 0844 848 3279.”