Dentist Iain Dale has retired after 39 years of treating patients at Worcester Street Dental Centre and Stourcote Dental Practice.

Dr Dale has jointly owned the two practices since 2000, working with close friend and dental surgeon Rob Payne, and employing 21 people across the two locations, responsible for the dental care of hundreds of patients every week in the West Midlands. He also chaired the Local Dental Committee for five years.

Dr Dale said: 'I want to say a big thank you to all the patients for their cards and good wishes [...] now is the time to do more skiing and travelling, watching the “Sky Blues” with my daughter Imogen and completing the 268-mile Pennine Way walk with my wife Julia.'