A popular Italian restaurant in Hucknall has closed.

Bella Mia, on Annesley Road, abruptly closed its doors last week citing 'economic pressures' as the main contributing factor.

The business, which is opposite The National Church of England Academy, was formally The Malt Shovel pub. When that closed in 2011, the property was converted into a restaurant and had become a go to place for Hucknall diners over the last decade.

Speaking to Hucknall Nub News, a spokesperson for the restaurant said: "Due to economic pressures, we are unable to keep the restaurant running so we have had to close our doors as much as it pains us to do so."

Earlier this year, the business was put up for sale with an asking price of £165,000.

Bella Mia was marketed by Business Agent Ernest Wilson as: "A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded licensed Italian restaurant that is situated in a prominent location on the outskirts of Nottingham."

However, despite this, a buyer could not be found and ultimately this has resulted in the restaurant no longer trading.

Hucknall Nub News has contacted the owner of Bella Mia for further comment.

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