WE shared the news that James and Emma Middleton, who run a successful holiday rental business, have announced that they are the new owners of The Boatside Inn, in Warden, Hexham.

Here's how readers reacted.

Lee Leeroy Hindmarch said: "Lovely seeing another pub has been saved well done," while Charlie Hoult wished them 'all the very best'.

Michael Wren said: "My local watering hole in the 1980's when John Nicholson was the landlord."

Georgina Lester said: "Amazing! You will be absolutely brilliant, can't wait to see you all."

Dan Martin added: "I used to run this pub 15 years ago, I absolutely loved living there, it had a lovely feel with great visitors. Best of luck guys."

Ant Robinson commented: "Don't know you but all the best with your new venture, good luck."

James Clare said: "Great, best of luck," and Charlotte Le Bon Hawkins said: "Brilliant! Lots of luck Middleton family."

Jill Walton said: "Good luck to you all," while Shirley Irving said: "All the best. Hope all goes well for you. Have many happy memories of meals with friends."

Chris Gerrard said: "Good luck and best wishes," and Julia Loughhead said: "It's great to hear. Best of luck."

Denise Bristow said: "Good luck. Many happy memories of working there in the early 1970's."

Other readers including Rose Temple, Michael Tulip and Anne Nixon wished the couple good luck in their venture.

One web user said: "Fantastic! Wishing them the success that they deserve."