Lifestyle

The heart of Stoneleigh’s high street is at imminent risk of boarding its doors. Landlord Gary Mitchell has confirmed that The Red Lion faces permanent closure within 30 days unless a solution can be found to manage a crushing combination of soaring energy tariffs and increased business rates. "We survived the pandemic, but we cannot survive this current economic climate," Mitchell stated in a sobering address to the Parish Council on Tuesday. "Our utility bills have tripled,

Following the unexpected closure of the Stoneleigh Leisure Centre pool due to roof repairs, local GPs are reaching out to the dozens of elderly residents who usually attend the Tuesday morning hydrotherapy sessions. "We know that missing your hydrotherapy classes can quickly lead to stiffening joints and increased arthritis pain," notes Dr. Thomas Evans of St. Mary's Surgery. "While the pool is closed for the next month, it is vital to keep moving. We highly recommend joining