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This legendary Hackney Wick pub could be forced to close
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Development plans for adjacent residential flats threaten the continued operation of The Lord Napier Star in east London. Management warns that the proposed construction project may force the permanent closure of this established Hackney Wick venue.
- 01Proposed residential development next door poses a direct existential threat to the pub
- 02Owner cites the project as the primary driver for potential permanent site closure
- 03Legal and operational challenges arise from increasing urban density in the Hackney Wick area
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The owner of The Lord Napier Star says the east London boozer is threatened by plans for a block of flats next door