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'The Coffin' gets £1m restoration

One of Tyneside's oldest pubs, The Central, also known as "The Coffin" on account of its distinctive shape, is to be restored to its Victorian glory.

BBC Look North's Gerry Jackson has been talking to Tony Brookes, managing director of Head of Steam, who has recently taken over the pub.

Grant helps restore historic pub

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