Russell Brand sells village pub for profit as locals welcome new owner

Russell Brand has sold his village pub for a profit, much to the relief of local residents. The Crown Inn, closed since 2020, was purchased by Brand's company and faced strong local opposition to his plans for a recording studio. The new owner is John Bloomer, who has been welcomed by the community. Brand is set to face trial in October for multiple sexual offense charges, which he denies. The pub's sale concludes a period of closure and controversy for the historic building.