The Black Boy pubs in Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury to be renamed due to 'racist' connotations - with public set to choose their new names

Brewery Greene King is to rename The Black Boy pubs in Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury as it believes the name has 'racist' connotations.

The pubs giant is to hold an online public vote so communities can pick a new name for the historic pubs from a list of suggestions.

The decision to change the name follows consultation with stakeholders and researching the pubs’ histories, plus consulting with the tenants of both pubs.

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