READERS of the Hexham Courant online took to social media to share their views on the news Stalida Greek Taverna, on Hexham’s Battle Hill, has reopened after a fire in its kitchen last summer.

The popular restaurant had been due to reopen after lockdown when a fire raged through the restaurant last July causing substantial damage to its interior.

Owner Selena Truta, who runs the business alongside husband Billy said: “It’s fantastic! I can’t believe we’re actually open after a year. It was a bit of a nightmare but now we’re looking forwards and onwards.”

JAN MALLABURN SAID: “Wishing you both the best of luck.”

KAREN VARTY SAID: “Love this place.”

JOHN STOREY SAID: “Good luck, pleased to see you back.”

PROJECT ESCAPE HEXHAM LIVE ESCAPE ROOMS SAID: “We can’t wait to visit.”

SUSAN CLARK SAID: “Good to hear this, best of luck to you both.”

NEIL PATTISON SAID: “Had a lovely meal there 20/05/21. So nice to be dinning out again with friends. Quality service. Top young man.”