Plans to invest £1.8 million into revitalising the historic Brierley Hill High Street while preserving its past have been hailed a huge boost for the busy shopping area.
Nine key heritage buildings in Dudley town centre will be virtually throwing open their doors to the public as part of Heritage Open Day from Friday 11 September.
Dudley Council has won a court order to keep five shops caught selling illegal tobacco in Brierley Hill shut for another three months - after figures revealed crime had fallen while they were closed.