THE Nag’s Head in Heworth has a new manager.

Andy Cottingham, who has worked in award-winning restaurants and has spent six years at The Maltings, in York, is looking to take the venue forward with his partner Hazel in the new year.

Leaseholder Jim Melson said: “I’m going to be stepping back for family reasons, but I’ll still be working here sometimes and need a really good manager, which is Andy.

“I also want to take the pub forward and improve everything but I will be working in the background.” Andy, of Huntington, said changes would include a new menu. “

He said: “We’re looking forward to the challenge and we know quite a lot of the locals who come in already, which is a bonus.”

“It’s a good project to get our teeth into.”