Crews from Market Bosworth and Coalville fire stations were called to a property in Newton Burgoland shortly before 7pm, yesterday. A fire service spokeswoman said:
The couple were regulars in the pub in Newton Burgoland and took up the reins when the previous landlord retired. Former wine promoter and caterer Carole said:
The Belper Arms, in Newton Burgoland, near Coalville, dates back to 1290 and is the oldest pub in Leicestershire. It has been taken over by former wine promoter and caterer Carole Cox and her husband, ex-nightclub owner Geoff, in a partnership