In the wake of the news that the police and fire service are embarking on a tug-of-war challenge on Monday, two other sets of strong men have thrown down the gauntlet. Bearwood volunteers, Team Bearwood are putting up a team… and more fearsome are the Sandwell Leisure Trust team, who claim to be unbeaten in tug-of-war competitions.

The tug-of-war will start on the bowling green in front of Lightwoods House Monday at the conclusion of the Sandwell Strongest Man competition, at around 2pm.

So… all together now….Heeeeeeeeeave!