SELF-DEFENCE classes for ladies are starting in Aston Fields this month.

The British Free Fighting Academy, based at Fighting Fit in New Road, is running a course to help women develop confidence and teach self-defence techniques if attacked.

Sessions, instructed by Sharon Hopwood, start of Monday, January 26 between 7.15pm and 8.15pm and run for six weeks. The cost is £35 and places can be booked on 01527 578243.