Three new bus services coming to the Black Country - here's what you need to know

National Express West Midlands have announced that three new services will be introduced in the Black Country this month.

The transport provider said the new 25, 142 and 142A buses will be in operation from July 26.

Here is what you need to know about the new buses:

25 - Kidderminster – Dudley (via Stourbridge, Withymoor & Merry Hill)

Service 25 will replace Diamond's current 25A service. Buses will run every 30 minutes between Dudley and Stourbridge during the day on Mondays to Saturdays, with journeys extending to Kidderminster every 60 minutes. Evening buses between Dudley and Merry Hill will operate every 60 minutes, while Sunday daytime buses between Dudley and Stourbridge will also run every 60 minutes.

142 - Halesowen – Merry Hill (via Stourbridge & Hawbush)

Service 142 will replace Diamond's current 142 service. Buses will run every 60 minutes during the day on Mondays to Saturdays, with Sunday daytime journeys between Halesowen and Stourbridge also operating every 60 minutes. Together with service 142A, buses will provide a combined frequency of every 30 minutes.

142A - Halesowen – Merry Hill (via Stourbridge & Hawbush)

Service 142A will replace Diamond's current 142A service. Buses will run every 60 minutes during the day on Mondays to Saturdays and will operate alongside service 142 to provide a combined frequency of every 30 minutes.

For more information, visit the National Express West Midlands website.