The owners of Hampton’s the Jolly Coopers celebrated 30 years behind the pub's taps last week.

Nick and Jane Witham, who have known each other since childhood, have run the pub in the High Street since 1986 and oversaw the addition of Squiffy’s restaurant in 1997.

The couple, who met when they were 11 and were married in 1989, have raised about £6,000 for local charities this year including football team Hampton Rangers and the Sea Scouts.

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Nick and Jane took over the pub in 1986 and were married in 1989

Mr Witham, 50, who was the country’s youngest licensee when he took over aged 20, said the pub and restaurant, which added a Barcelona-inspired menu in 2008, has evolved along with the area.

He said: “The area has evolved massively and with it we have gone from being a small backstreet pub to being food-led.

“Jane is predominantly in charge of the restaurant while I concentrate on beer and bar, but we share the same focus.

“The best thing about running the pub is the community and being able to do our charity work.”

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The Jolly Coopers is in the High Street

Mrs Witham, 51, said though it had been a slog at times, she and her husband had always been there for each other and they were still looking at ways to improve the Jolly Coopers and Squiffy’s.

She said: “We could probably write a book or two on life at the Coopers, but the best thing is all the times we have had the privilege of sharing with friends, families and customers in their best and worst of times.

“It's been an honour to be a part of their lives and celebrations we have held christening parties for the babies of the babies we held christening parties for years ago.

“We've held their wedding parties and been along side them in sad times, there aren't many jobs which boast this.

“We love living in Hampton with the community spirit and great local life, and have no intention of going anywhere else.”