SHOPPERS can park for free in Sandwell Council car parks and in streets on the two weekends before Christmas.

Parking fees will be waived at all council-run car parks and in on-street bays this Saturday (December 14), and on Saturday December 21. Sunday parking is free all year round.

Cabinet member for highways and environment Councillor Maria Crompton said: "Parking will be free on the two weekends running up to Christmas across the borough, both on-street and in council-run car parks, to help people with their festive shopping."