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Brownhills school open after roof damage

Pupils today returned to lessons at a primary school that was forced to remain shut after a roof beam cracked in a mobile classroom.

Published Jan 8, 2014

Staff at Watling Street Primary in Brownhills said the site was now open to all year groups.

Engineers were sent to the school following the Christmas break.

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