Sophie Bailey, who owns the historic Blue Ship pub in Billingshurst with her husband Simon, told The Argus that they had closed on January 2, and would be reopening at the beginning of March. The Blue Ship is a traditional country pub and boasts a serving hatch instead of a bar, which is one of only eight surviving in the country. (Image: Sophie Bailey)The Blue Ship also has a pet pig, Plum, who is a very popular attraction for locals and visitors alike. "I don’t think you combat drink driving by making it zero tolerance anyway. "And I can’t remember the last time I had a problem with anyone drink driving like that.