LONG-RUNNING Stourbridge solicitors' firm Sanders & Co has announced it is to cease trading at the end of the month after 41 years in the town.

The Hagley Road based firm, which is set to close on June 30, is blaming the closure on a dispute with its professional indemnity insurers.

A statement on the firm's website states it will not be taking on any further work - nor will it be able to continue to act for existing clients.

It adds: "The partners at Sanders & Co are bitterly disappointed at this turn of events but unfortunately do not have the resources to continue any further litigation with its insurers therefore the closure is unavoidable.

"We wish to thank all our clients for their support over the last 41 years."

The firm intends to transfer any wills and files lodged with it to George Green Solicitors in Cradley Heath High Street for safekeeping.

Clients wishing to collect their will and make alternative arrangements, and those wishing to have deeds returned, are urged to email sandersllp@gmail.com.