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First pub at motorway services

The pub chain JD Wetherspoon has been given the go-ahead to open its first pub at a motorway service station, despite criticism from road safety campaigners that it will "tempt" drivers to drink.

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Britain's first motorway pub: Your views

After the announcement that JD Wetherspoon is set to open its first pub at a motorway service station, ITV News viewers have been giving their views on the issue on our Facebook page:

That's just enticing drivers to drink ... it's wrong.

– Nicola Gittings

Finally a move that puts responsibility back in our hands!

They serve great value meals for families, it's our responsibility to not drink and drive. If you can't walk into a pub without being tempted into drinking then you shouldn't be driving at all!

– Sue Mccarney

Pathetic idea! Yeah the food's ok but really ... [a] pub on a motorway [is] not a great idea is it.

– Lisa Hudson

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