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Social interaction at pubs 'important for vulnerable people'

Pubs not serving food have longer wait before reopening

A pub landlady says visiting the local is the only social interaction for some vulnerable customers.

The Trafalgar in Ramsey is one of the pubs that won't be able to reopen its doors on 15 June, as it doesn't serve food.

Stephanie Tiesteel says it's disappointing to have to wait an extra two weeks, although she says the reasons are understandable.

She believes being able to go to the pub again will have a big impact on some of her regulars:

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