SPECULATION about the future of Kidderminster pub the Briars Hotel has continued as the main parties involved remain tight-lipped about plans.

A Marstons Pub Company spokesman said: "We are currently looking into all the possible options for the site.

"Nothing has been agreed with regards to its future."

Mike Parker, Wyre Forest District Council head of planning, said no planning applications had been submitted with regard to the site in Habberley Road.

He added any discussions prior to a planning application being made were confidential.