DOZENS of West Midland jobs looked more secure today after crisis-torn Blacks Leisure Group sealed a last-ditch bid to save 4,300 jobs nationwide.

Nov 25 2009 by Jon Griffin, Birmingham Mail

The outdoor and leisure group, which is facing severe cash difficulties, has agreed a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposal to try to safeguard the business.

The plan follows closures of Blacks, Free Spirit and Millets stores across the West Midlands, including three at Merry Hill, two at Sutton Coldfield and others in Birmingham, Redditch and Wolverhampton.