A PUB in Dovercourt High Street has come under new management.

The Kings Arms has been taken over by Jo Sims and Jo Stokes.

The pair, who previously ran a takeaway in the town’s Wick Lane, are hoping to attract new customers and will continue to run live music events at the pub.

They took over at the helm from experienced licensee Steve Picton this week.

He had taken over the Victorian pub in December 2013, but is moving on to run another Punch Taverns pub in Market Harborough.

Jo and Jo are hosting an official reopening event on May 1, which will be a reggae festival.

The pair said they wer e looking forward to running the establishment.

Ms Sims said: “It’s a challenge, but we’re up for it. ”

To contact the pub, call 01255 508191.