We love a story with a happy ending, particularly when said story involves a pub, a library, a shop and – obviously – a community allotment.

So we were delighted to read the heartwarming tale behind Britain’s official best pub, the George & Dragon in Yorkshire, which was yesterday crowned the winner of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)’s Pub of the Year competition.

The establishment, which closed in 2008 and ceased trading, was bought by residents of the village of Hudswell who clubbed together to purchase the building and re-open it as a community co-operative.

The villagers worked together to relaunch the pub as a community space, and it now holds a library, a small shop, community allotments and, of course, the original pub, which has stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

It's official: this is Britain's best pub