A TOP pub award has gone to The Dusty Miller at Longwood.

And the CAMRA award was just reward for licensees Bob and Sue Kendall.

They only took over the pub in Gilead Road, Longwood, in November 2004, having spent five years at the Royal British Legion in Scar Lane, Golcar.

Mr Kendall previously worked in engineering at Brook Motors while his wife worked in a shop.

The Autumn Pub Of the Season award was handed over by Bob Tomlinson, of the Huddersfield branch of CAMRA.

They awarded the prize to The Dusty Miller for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and its range of beers.

Parts of the pub date back to the 1770s and it still retains original features.

The pub is home to pool and All Fours teams and a Wednesday quiz night has raised thousands for charities.

Mr Kendall said: "It came a big surprise. We enjoy our work here.

"What makes a good pub? I suppose looking after the customers comes first and making sure they get a good pint."