REFURBISHMENT of the Plimsoll Line pub in Redcar will turn it into a non-smoking venue.

The High Street East premises will close from Sunday, August 14, for a £55,000 refurbishment, aiming to reopen on August 20.

Manager Damon Gray said: " I believe that people in Redcar will welcome this move. More and more people prefer to drink and eat in a smoke-free environment and I'm pleased that we will be able to offer this facility."

Smoking will be permitted in the pub's beer garden.