News
Gorgeous Radio News
-
Peter Tatchell Tribute to Paul O'Grady
Commenting on the sad death of entertainer Paul O’Grady, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell said:
Videos
-
Interest rate held for sixth consecutive month - but edges closer to cut soon
The Bank of England has edged closer to a cut in interest rates, with another member of its nine-person Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voting for lower borrowing costs this month.
-
'It is too late, our boys have gone': Grieving parents tell Ofcom to 'step up' over social media content
Social media platforms must do more to stop their algorithms from recommending harmful content to children, Ofcom has said.
-
Ukraine in 'difficult situation' as Russian troops claim four more villages
Russia claims its troops have seized control of four more Ukrainian villages as intense fighting continues in the Kharkiv region.
-
Switzerland wins Eurovision as chaos engulfs iconic song contest
Switzerland has won Eurovision, topping the leaderboard in a competition fraught with last-minute changes and backstage incidents.
-
Vladimir Putin: The security men, officials, and friends who are in his inner circle
Over his 20 years at the top of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin has gathered an array of allies and associates.
Local News
-
First year anniversary celebration of centre playing part in cutting city’s rough sleeper levels
A centre which provides rough sleepers across Wolverhampton with a route off the streets has marked its first anniversary.
-
Come together to celebrate Wolverhampton PRIDE at Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Wolverhampton Art Gallery is thrilled to announce a series of events to celebrate Pride weekend, including family workshops and a special Friday Late event.
-
Fostering For Wolverhampton celebrates Foster Care Fortnight
Fostering for Wolverhampton is celebrating Foster Care Fortnight 2024 from Monday 13 May to Sunday 26 May 2024.
-
Wolverhampton in top five nationally for Make your Mark campaign
The results for the national Make your Mark campaign, the largest youth consultation across the country, were recently announced with Wolverhampton having the fifth highest turnout.
-
Rare plants for bargain prices at Walsall Arboretum’s Annual Plant Sale
Bargains galore for gardeners will be on offer at an annual plant sale held at Walsall Arboretum.
-
Thousands flock to the Walsall Arboretum to celebrate its 150th anniversary
An estimated 6500 people flocked to Walsall Arboretum last weekend to enjoy the park’s 150th celebrations. Blessed with good weather, visitors enjoyed a day of live music and activities under the May bank holiday sun.
-
CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL ‘GHOST’ PLATES
City of Wolverhampton Council’s taxi licencing and compliance officers are cracking down on illegal number plates being used by their licensed vehicles around the country.
-
Masterclass with Great Pottery Throwdown 2024 finalist!
Pottery workshops in Tamworth Castle with TV pottery finalist Create your own nature inspired ceramic tile Ticketed event, 2 June
National News
-
Russian defence minister and long-time Putin ally Sergei Shoigu to be replaced
Russia's defence minister is set to be replaced, more than two years into the war in Ukraine.
-
Vladimir Putin: The security men, officials, and friends who are in his inner circle
Over his 20 years at the top of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin has gathered an array of allies and associates.
-
BAFTA TV Awards 2024: Top Boy, Happy Valley and The Sixth Commandment among the big winners - as The Crown misses out
Top Boy, Happy Valley and The Sixth Commandment were the big winners at this year's BAFTA TV Awards, taking home two prizes apiece.
-
Rishi Sunak to argue UK is safer under Conservatives amid backdrop of wars in Ukraine and Gaza
Rishi Sunak will argue that Britain is safer under the Conservatives against the backdrop of two escalating conflicts likely to dominate the week.
-
Georgian opposition politician beaten by hooded thugs blames 'Putin's puppets'
A Georgian opposition politician who was beaten by a group of hooded thugs has said he was targeted by "Putin's puppets".
-
Eurovision: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu praises Eden Golan as Irish singer Bambie Thug criticises organisers and broadcaster
Israel's prime minister has paid tribute to the country's Eurovision performer - as Ireland's contestant continues to criticise organisers and an Israeli broadcaster.
-
Man dies after two jet-skis crash off coast of Dumfries and Galloway
A man has died after a crash involving two jet-skis off the coast of Dumfries and Galloway.
-
Ukraine in 'difficult situation' as Russian troops claim four more villages
Russia claims its troops have seized control of four more Ukrainian villages as intense fighting continues in the Kharkiv region.
-
Ex-funeral directors under Police Scotland investigation over 'mismanagement of human remains'
A former funeral firm is under investigation by Police Scotland over the alleged mismanagement of human remains and funds.
-
Patient who had first ever pig kidney transplant dies two months after procedure
The first person to have a pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after the procedure.
UK News
-
BAFTA TV Awards red carpet 2024: All the best looks from the nominees and VIP celebrities
BAFTA TV nominees and VIP guests hit the red carpet in style ahead of this year's ceremony.
-
Rishi Sunak to argue UK is safer under Conservatives amid backdrop of wars in Ukraine and Gaza
Rishi Sunak will argue that Britain is safer under the Conservatives against the backdrop of two escalating conflicts likely to dominate the week.
-
Man dies after two jet-skis crash off coast of Dumfries and Galloway
A man has died after a crash involving two jet-skis off the coast of Dumfries and Galloway.
-
Ex-funeral directors under Police Scotland investigation over 'mismanagement of human remains'
A former funeral firm is under investigation by Police Scotland over the alleged mismanagement of human remains and funds.
-
BAFTA TV Awards 2024: Top Boy, Happy Valley and The Sixth Commandment among the big winners - as The Crown misses out
Top Boy, Happy Valley and The Sixth Commandment were the big winners at this year's BAFTA TV Awards, taking home two prizes apiece.
-
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, says Nigeria is 'my country' on visit with Prince Harry
The Duchess of Sussex has said Nigeria is "my country" and that it is "humbling" to learn about her background while there on a visit.
-
Women's FA Cup final: Manchester United beat Tottenham 4-0
Manchester United have won the Women's FA Cup final for the first time after beating Tottenham 4-0 at Wembley Stadium.
-
UK weather: Warning of 'danger to life' as thunderstorms strike most of country
Thunderstorms will strike large parts of the UK this afternoon - with a warning that flooding in some places could cause "danger to life".
-
Israeli arms embargo 'not wise' - with US and UK 'in totally different situation', says Cameron
An Israeli arms embargo is "not a wise path" and the UK and America are "in a totally different situation", the foreign secretary has said.
-
Edgware stabbing victim Anita Mukhey 'devoted to her family'
A grandmother who was stabbed to death in north London has been remembered for being "devoted to her family".
World News
-
Russian defence minister and long-time Putin ally Sergei Shoigu to be replaced
Russia's defence minister is set to be replaced, more than two years into the war in Ukraine.
-
Vladimir Putin: The security men, officials, and friends who are in his inner circle
Over his 20 years at the top of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin has gathered an array of allies and associates.
-
Georgian opposition politician beaten by hooded thugs blames 'Putin's puppets'
A Georgian opposition politician who was beaten by a group of hooded thugs has said he was targeted by "Putin's puppets".
-
Eurovision: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu praises Eden Golan as Irish singer Bambie Thug criticises organisers and broadcaster
Israel's prime minister has paid tribute to the country's Eurovision performer - as Ireland's contestant continues to criticise organisers and an Israeli broadcaster.
-
Ukraine in 'difficult situation' as Russian troops claim four more villages
Russia claims its troops have seized control of four more Ukrainian villages as intense fighting continues in the Kharkiv region.
-
Ukraine-Russia war: As Western weapons trickle through to Kyiv, Putin seizes chance to hit Kharkiv
Russia has reopened a major front in its war with Ukraine in a move that will stretch Kyiv's already undermanned and outgunned forces as they wait for Western weapons.
-
Georgia: Thousands protest in Tbilisi against 'foreign agents' bill
Tens of thousands of Georgians took to the streets of Tbilisi, kicking off a week of rolling protests against a Putinesque new law threatening press and civic freedoms.
-
Patient who had first ever pig kidney transplant dies two months after procedure
The first person to have a pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after the procedure.
-
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, says Nigeria is 'my country' on visit with Prince Harry
The Duchess of Sussex has said Nigeria is "my country" and that it is "humbling" to learn about her background while there on a visit.
-
Fourth man charged with murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada
A fourth man has been arrested in Canada over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader last June.
Entertainment News
-
BAFTA TV Awards 2024: Top Boy, Happy Valley and The Sixth Commandment among the big winners - as The Crown misses out
Top Boy, Happy Valley and The Sixth Commandment were the big winners at this year's BAFTA TV Awards, taking home two prizes apiece.
-
Eurovision: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu praises Eden Golan as Irish singer Bambie Thug criticises organisers and broadcaster
Israel's prime minister has paid tribute to the country's Eurovision performer - as Ireland's contestant continues to criticise organisers and an Israeli broadcaster.
-
BAFTA TV Awards 2024: The full list of winners
The winners of this year's BAFTA TV Awards have been revealed.
-
BAFTA TV Awards red carpet 2024: All the best looks from the nominees and VIP celebrities
BAFTA TV nominees and VIP guests hit the red carpet in style ahead of this year's ceremony.
-
Switzerland wins Eurovision as chaos engulfs iconic song contest
Switzerland has won Eurovision, topping the leaderboard in a competition fraught with last-minute changes and backstage incidents.
Sports
-
James Anderson: England stalwart set to end Test career this summer after talks with Brendon McCullum
James Anderson looks set to end his record-breaking England Test career this summer following talks with head coach Brendon McCullum.
-
Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United's players are not showing they want to play for Erik ten Hag after defeat to Arsenal
Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United's players aren't showing that they want to play for Erik ten Hag, claiming that some of the squad are "just trying to get to the end of the season".
-
Premier League title race permutations: When can Arsenal or Man City win the league?
Arsenal's 1-0 win at Manchester United on Super Sunday means this season's thrilling Premier League title race will now definitely go all the way down to the final day - and you can watch it all unfold live on Sky Sports.
-
Marc Skinner hopes to remain as Man Utd manager under INEOS's leadership after winning Women's FA Cup
Marc Skinner says Manchester United Women are in "good hands" under Sir Jim Ratcliffe - and that he hopes to remain a part of the club's future.
-
Lauren Price showcases 'greatness' in world title triumph with Natasha Jonas and Ivana Habazin on horizon
Lauren Price was crowned Wales' first female boxing world champion on Saturday. Of all things, trainer Rob McCracken nodded to an improvement in her running, such is the meticulous no-stone-unturned preparation behind the new unified welterweight titlist.
Politics
-
UK election: Sunak waiting to call vote 'gives us time to show plan working', says Cameron
Rishi Sunak is "absolutely right" to hold off calling an election because it gives voters time to see "the plan is working", the foreign secretary has said.
-
Natalie Elphicke says claims she lobbied justice secretary over ex-husband's trial are 'nonsense'
Accusations that the MP Natalie Elphicke lobbied the justice secretary in 2020 to interfere in her then-husband's sex offences trial are "nonsense", her spokesperson has said.
-
Israeli arms embargo 'not wise' - with US and UK 'in totally different situation', says Cameron
An Israeli arms embargo is "not a wise path" and the UK and America are "in a totally different situation", the foreign secretary has said.
-
Rishi Sunak to argue UK is safer under Conservatives amid backdrop of wars in Ukraine and Gaza
Rishi Sunak will argue that Britain is safer under the Conservatives against the backdrop of two escalating conflicts likely to dominate the week.
-
Adam Boulton: No one likes a turncoat, but Labour is gambling Tory MP's defection shows which way political wind is blowing
The Labour Party is in shock over the leadership's decision to welcome the defection of the right-wing former Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke.
