DOZENS of new jobs have been created by an ambitious pub refurbishment.

The Brinton Arms in Bewdley Road, Stourport, opened on Tuesday with 32 staff following a two-month transformation, which cost £500,000.

Previously the pub had just four workers.

The new employees, half full-time and half part-time, have all been recruited from Stourport and surrounding villages and cover posts from waiters to kitchen staff.

Owner Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries hopes the new look will attract a broader range of customer.