Church needs £750,000 for repairs

An appeal has been launched to raise £750,000 to prevent an historic Black Country church from having to close.

The roof of the Grade I-listed St Thomas' church in Stourbridge is in need of urgent repairs.

The entrance, organ and church hall of the 18th Century building also need remedial work to be carried out.

Launching the public appeal Reverend Ron Curtis said: "We hope we can continue to maintain the building so it does not have to close."