The man behind Sedgley's microbar Sanzibar has died suddenly at the age of 48.

The pub in Dudley Street was closed on Friday, October 10 - the day of Dean Sands' funeral.

Mr Sands changed the name of the premises from Sandsys in the summer and invested in converting the former cafe into a bar.

His wife Bex, with the help of staff, is continuing to run Sanzibar, which offers three real ales, with opening currently from 12 noon to 10pm Friday to Sunday.