A Tipton pub has had a change of management.

Adele Holden is the new manager at The Fountain in Owen Street.

She took over on Monday and it is the first pub that she has run.

Opening hours remain the same and the pub continues to offer four real ales.

Former licensee Steve Bennett has retired after 15 years running the canalside pub.

There is a welcoming party at The Fountain on Saturday, January 24, from 7.30pm with a free buffet and entertainment from Lawrie Jean.

The Grade II listed pub dates back to at least 1828. It was once the headquarters of 19th Century bare-knuckle boxer William Perry, who was known as The Tipton Slasher. His picture appears on the front of the pub.