Hartlepool's Mumbai Indian restaurant reopens after year's closure

Grand Hotel Mumbai restaurant owner Ahmed Yamin with his team

A Hartlepool Indian restaurant has reopened under new management after being closed for nearly a year.

Mumbai, underneath the Best Western Grand Hotel in the town centre, opened for business on Tuesday night with new owners and staff following a refurbishment.

Opening honours were performed by Hartlepool United manager Dave Challinor who was joined by assistant manager Joe Parkinson and first team coach Antony Sweeney.

It is now known as Mumbai @The Grand and has been given a fresh new look with new wallpaper, seating and paintwork.

The new owner and manager is Ahmed Yamin and there is also a new chef in the kitchen.