Women's World Cup final: Cornwall pubs and clubs can open early

Pubs and clubs will be able to bring their opening times forward

Pubs and clubs in Cornwall will be able to open early to enable fans to watch the World Cup Final on Sunday.

Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove MP has said UK pubs and venues can open for screenings of the final, which kicks of at 11:00 BST.

It means venues selling alcohol can open at 10:00 BST without fear of prosecution.

One pub said it was expecting up to 8,000 fans to show up to watch the game.

Councillor Linda Taylor, leader of Cornwall Council, said not prosecuting pubs for trading early was "a sensible way forward".

Pub director Tom Job said people would be "over the moon" with the decision

Tom Job, director of The Watering Hole in Perranporth, welcomed the decision.

"Everyone is going to be over the moon, having a few drinks, enjoying the occasion," he said.

"It's going to be pretty huge - I reckon 7,000 to 8,000 [will be here]."

The Lionesses have never before reached the final and will face Spain in the battle for the trophy.

'Done us proud'

In a statement, Cornwall Council said: "It is expected that many venues will be able to show the game within their usual opening hours and permitted hours for the sale of alcohol.

"However, there may be a few who require additional permission to do so if their licence has a later opening hour or later hour to start the sale of alcohol.

"While there is not sufficient time to request and consider extending hours for opening or sale of alcohol, Cornwall Council and Devon and Cornwall Police want to support local venues as suggested by the government."

Ms Taylor added: "Good luck to the team, you have already done us proud, and please know that the whole of Cornwall will be cheering you on when you take to the field on Sunday."

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