A £48,000 children's play area in Batchley was launched yesterday as part of a £400,000 town scheme.

The playground, in Oaktree Avenue, includes slides, roundabouts, a climbing frame and rockers.

Play areas in Sandon Close, Lakeside, Yeadon Close, Webheath, Carlton Close, Webheath, Cradington Close and Oakenshaw Park are earmarked for improvement.