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I like Poles when local (3)

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I believe the answer is:

inn

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'local' is the definition.
(local can mean someone's local pub)

'i like poles' is the wordplay.
'like poles' becomes 'nn' (two N's - as in the North Pole. I am not sure about the 'like' bit.).
'i'+'nn'='INN'

'when' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for inn that I've seen before include "Swiss river" , "Country pub, often with accommodation" , "Pub providing food and accommodation" , "Small hotel or country pub" , "Hotel with lodging for travellers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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