'We couldn't believe the council forced entry into our club without telling us,'' claim Dudley pensioners

Talks are underway in a bid secure the future of a pensioners’ club after council workers allegedly broke in to clear out the building.

The incident, which has been described as ‘like a drugs raid’ took place on June 8 at Upper Gornal Pensioners’ Club in Kent Street in a dispute over repairs estimated to cost £100,000.