A pub has called last orders for the final time after a night of live music and celebration.

The Woodman Inn, Colchester Road, is due to be converted into a convenience store after being sold by owners Punch Tavern.

Tenant Shaun Redfern said: “We had a really good night, it was absolutely packed. We had a really blinding gig.

“The regulars were quite emotional, a lot of them have become good friends over the time I’ve been there.

Regular Jenny Coleman, 51, of Saxon Close, said: “I can’t quite believe it at the moment, it’s a big blow. I don’t know where we are going to go now."

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