Town's concern as plans for popular floating pub to be sold

The Castle Barge has been trading on the River Trent for more than four decades

Residents in a Nottinghamshire town have expressed their concerns over the future of an iconic floating pub as the owner announces plans to sell the business. The Castle Barge has been trading on the River Trent in Newark for more than four decades, but after 43 years the current owner, Frank Dyson, 71, plans to retire.

The Castle Barge is well known in the local area and it can be seen from the main bridge when entering the town, making it one of the first things commuters see when they get off the train at Newark Castle station.Retired Paddy Dickinson, 76, of Newark said: "I have been before but not for a while. When I went it was really good actually."

"We like the castle and everything and walk by all that." A woman in her 30s who did not wish to be named said: "I've not been for a long time, the last time was probably a couple of years ago.

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