Dudley ferris wheel to remain open for extra fortnight

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) has revealed the ferris wheel in Dudley will remain open for an extra two weeks.

ITV's Piers Morgan referred to the wheel as the 'worst tourist attraction' in Britain and that he could not think of a more dreary view.

The 35 metre high wheel in Stone Street Square will now remain open for business until 6pm on Sunday April 24.

DMBC said it is a major boost for the town as it has had an increase in visitors since the arrival of the wheel.

Alan Lunt, strategic director for the place directorate at Dudley Council, said: