A new wine bar is set to open in a town centre after planning permission was granted.

Husband and wife team Jo and Nick Rutter are going to turn an ex-stationery shop in Middle Row, Ashford, into a drinking establishment.

The pair have run a pub in Welling for 15 years but have now turned their attentions to transforming the disused Grade II-listed building, which sits close to the St Mary's churchyard entrance.

The site will be called the London Bar.

Though wine will feature heavily on the drinks list, the landlords will also offer lagers, spirits and bottled beers.

The pair applied to Ashford Borough Council for planning permission, which was gained earlier this month.