A shcoking saga is unfolding around the Green Man in Newport Pagnells backstreets.
Just as trade was improving following the uncertain opening hours because of the change of management- with a normal Saturday night in sight, the police turned up for a drugs check, dogs and all.
Bemused manager Paulus, along with all 5 pool playing punters watched as the dogs of war were loosed all over the property.
Some minutes later, a health and safety check followed by a license check by the council.
The last meant no alcohol sales while the missing license was found. It turns out the licence had been submitted some time before, but had been lost by the licensing authorities
Paul was forced to produce evidence meaning a drive to Brighton and back overnight, and hasty installation of a different personal license holder.
This quick thinking means the place remains open for normal trade and bookings for acoustic acts and smaller parties are welcomes.
Oooh and they do a mean curry and a pint for a fiver ;)