A �1.75million scheme to buy and refurbish the Saracen’s Head Hotel in Great Dunmow has created around 30 new jobs.

Cozy pubs bought the hotel in March and is now recruiting new staff.

“We’re already making good progress with the refurbishment and are actively looking for good people to come and join our friendly team,” said director Paul Cutsforth.

“Our company Cozy Pubs is growing – we have two other pubs in the area, The Eight Bells in Saffron Walden and The Cricketers Arms in Rickling Green – so there are lots of opportunities.”