The mother of superstar singer Joss Stone has bought a city club to reopen as a live music venue.

Soul singer Joss’ mum, Wendy Joseph, 48, and husband, Jonathan, 42, are the new owners of what used to be The Hub, on Mary Arches Street, in Exeter. And the venue will be opened with a performance from superstar Joss.

The Hub in Mary Aches Street, Exeter, which has been taken over by singer Joss Stone’s mother Wendy Joseph and will become Mama Stone’s. Joss, inset, is expected to perform on the club’s grand opening night in September

Plans for the venue, which will be called Mama Stone’s, include a performance stage for live music.

There will also be a bar, a kitchen serving food and a recording studio.