A WHOLE host of Halesowen shops will be staying open over the next four weeks after lockdown comes into effect tomorrow (Thursday).

Only essential shops are allowed to stay open, but these now include estate agents and the job centre.

Vicky Rogers, manager of Halesowen BID, said: "Many others have taken to online so please continue to shop local and visit the Facebook, ebay store and websites of our local businesses. "Many will offer delivery services too.

"Please continue to shop local and support the local High Street.

"We need your support now more than ever."

Halesowen BID said in the Cornbow Centre the shops staying open are: Asda, Poundland, Fruit Deli, Murrays Chemist, Heron food, Holland and Barrett, B and M, Savers, Scriven, Spec Savers and Chapman and Myers Opticians.

Jo’s Baguettes, Greggs and Costa will be open for takeaways only.

In the town centre Iceland, Wilkos, Lloyds Chemist, Halesowen Mini Market, Jacks News, HSBC Bank, Nat West, Co-op Bank, Halifax, Yorkshire Building Society, TSB, Santander and Barclays and the Post Office will be open.

Subway, No1 Pizza, Papa’s, Figaro’s, American Slice, Miss Fish, The Grill, Jimmy Macks and Bangla Lounge will offering takeaway and delivery services.

Boots Opticians and Halesowen Dental Centre are open by appointment only.

Alan Warwick, LJD Meats, The Bread Shop and Minibites will be open in the Plaza Mall.

Aldi, Lidl, Esso on Bromsgrove Street will stay open.

KFC will be open for takeaways and deliveries and Mcdonalds will also stay open for drive-thrus.

The News has not been able to confirm whether KFC's drive-thru will remain open. Papa John's Pizza will stay open for deliveries.

Some shops may have reduced opening hours so people are advised to check before visiting.