A Cornwall CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year which lost its title following a complaint about Nazi war memorabilia has had it reinstated following a review.

The Hole in the Wall in Bodmin pub had its award withdrawn in March following a complaint about an offensive item on display.

But following a review by CAMRA's national Awards Committee it has now had its Cornwall CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year Award reinstated.

The complaint related to a Swastika armband on display in the pub since a soldier brought it back from the war.

In a statement issued today, CAMRA said it had come to its decision after the landlord removed the item, which had been there for decades, and apologised.

“Hole in the Wall, Bodmin, has had its Cornwall CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year Award reinstated following a review by CAMRA's national Awards Committee.

“The award was initially withdrawn at the end of March following a complaint about an offensive item on display.

“After an appeal by the Cornwall branch to CAMRA's Awards Committee the committee agreed that the award for Cornwall Pub of the Year should be reinstated. CAMRA appreciates the licensee’s swift action in removing the item and apologises for any upset caused.

“CAMRA is committed to ensuring pubs and clubs are welcoming to all, with nationally agreed policies and guidance in place. This includes a policy to exclude pubs and breweries from awards and other promotions if they display discriminatory or offensive material.”

The ‘offensive’ item in question was said to have been brought back by a serviceman returning from World War Two and placed in display cabinet in a dark corner of the pub.

It well pre-dated the landlord Steve Hall who took over the pub 20 years ago.