A pub has been forced to close just weeks after reopening under new management.
The Wheel Inn in Burwash, near Heathfield, threw open its doors again in July 2025 after being closed at the end of 2024.
However, the pub team was forced to close the watering hole again after just a few weeks due to "serious safety issues."
On October 1, the pub announced that it would be closing temporarily due to "gas leaks and significant electrical failures in the kitchen."
A statement read: "Some of you may have already heard that we’ve run into a few unexpected obstacles on our journey here at The Wheel.
"For everyone’s safety, we’ve had to temporarily close the business after discovering gas leaks and significant electrical failures in the kitchen.
"But don’t worry – we’re already on it.
"We’re working hard behind the scenes and awaiting the involvement of the responsible parties to get these vital works completed.
"We’ll be back as soon as it’s safe to do so. Thank you all for your patience and support."
On November 6, the pub gave an update on the situation in a follow-up post.
The post said: "After closing our doors to address some serious safety issues, it turned out there were three gas leaks throughout the premises.
"Thankfully, those have now been resolved.
"However, we’re currently facing further challenges - the electrical systems in the kitchen need significant work before we can operate safely and efficiently.
"These were issues that were not evident at first glance. Unfortunately this has been a bit of a battle that is still to be won."
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The post added that the pub would be unable open in the immediate future.
"We know it might sound like a list of excuses, but the reality is that reopening right now simply isn’t viable", it said.
"We wouldn’t be giving the pub the fighting chance it deserves heading into the coming months.
"So for the time being, all operations remain on hold here at The Wheel.
"We truly hope that one day we’ll be able to reopen and do things properly, the way they should be done.
"Thank you all for your patience, understanding, and continued support. Here’s to hoping we’ll see you again soon."
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