Alex Ballinger MP recently visited Halesowen College to explore its new state-of-the-art hair and beauty salon facilities.

The Labour MP for Halesowen met with staff and students to discuss the college's current courses and aspirations to work in the industry.

The college's department offers training in nail treatments, facial and neck massages.

Mr Ballinger also took the opportunity to step aboard CEDRIC, the digital bus, which is the college's latest initiative.

CEDRIC, which stands for Creating Engaging Digital Resources in the Community, aims to extend educational opportunities to hard-to-reach communities in the area.

The bus will travel around, working with communities and providing essential IT upskilling to small businesses.

Jacquie Carman, principal and chief executive of the college, said: "It was great to welcome our local MP into college and allow him to see for himself the amazing facilities that we are able to offer learners of all ages, be that through our on-site facilities or our latest addition, CEDRIC."

Mr Ballinger added: "It was a pleasure to meet so many students at Halesowen College’s brand-new facilities.

"I was also pleased to see the college doing more outreach across the Black Country through their digital inclusion bus."