A POPULAR St Helens pub has announced its reopening time ahead of the next easing of the coronavirus lockdown

The Turks Head, on Morley Street, will open its outdoor areas on Monday (April 12), it has confirmed as restrictions are lifted.

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The pub announced the news to followers on its Facebook page.

St Helens Star:

In the post, The Turks Head said: "EXCITING NEWS!!!!!!!! PLEASE SHARE

"The Turks will be back open from 12th April at 2pm.

"We are very lucky now to have a huge grassed beer garden to enjoy at the front of the pub, as well as our heated sheltered area with outside bar at the rear.

"We are so excited to welcome you all back

"Take care and See you all soon xx"

The pub was named St Helens and Districts CAMRA Pub of the Year and Cider Pub of the Year in February 2020.

The Turks also made it to the year's Good Beer Guide, alongside sister pub the nearby Cowley Vaults.