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A Nailsea pub can open late at night and play live music despite protests from neighbours, North Somerset Council licensing sub-committee ruled this week.

The couple told the sub-committee they were 'shocked' at the level of protests as none of the neighbours had approached them with any complaints.

Mr Jacobs said he was a member of Pubwatch and he had ensured his four-strong bar staff were well-trained.

The pub was given permission to open Monday to Thursdays 10am to midnight; Friday and Saturday 10am to 12.30am; Sunday 10am to 10.30pm with 30 minutes 'drinking up' time.

Live music could be played from 10am-11pm daily.

Mr Jacobs said he had no intention of opening for those hours but wanted the option for 'occasional' functions.

The sub-committee imposed certain conditions which included regular 'noise' checks, no glasses in the car park and doors not to be left open.