A REDDITCH teenager was among 100 youngsters who helped launch the newly-revamped Bullring in Birmingham on Thursday.

Damon Morris, 14, is a member of drama group BSS Spotlight School of Performing Arts, based at the city's Hippodrome theatre.

The youngsters took part in a carnival of music, performing arts and visual displays to celebrate the opening of the £500 million development.

It is hoped the Mardi Gras-style parade will become an annual event.