A MALTON pub is hoping to do a roaring trade now its mascot has been given a makeover.

Until this week, The Golden Lion was anything but; the paint on the motif above the door of the premises had faded with time, prompting landlady Janice Hart to call on the services of painter, Alan Jones.

But, today, it's a different story, with the rampant lion once more resplendent in gold above The Shambles pavements.

"I don't suppose it has been done since the brewery actually put the sign up - but, seeing as though I seem to be staying, I thought I would get it done," said Janice yesterday.