Local News
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Walsall Council Takes Action Against Fly-Tipping: Environmental Crime Scene Project in Full Swing
Walsall Council has taken a proactive stance against environmental crime with its latest initiative targeting fly-tipping across the borough.
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Caldmore Community House announces expansion plans thanks to council funding
Caldmore Community House has received funding from Walsall Council to expand its building as part of the Community Capital scheme.
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Home Upgrade Grant scheme gives even more residents opportunity to apply for grants
A scheme to help homeowners whose homes are ‘off the mains gas grid’ make their properties greener, more sustainable and save money on energy bills is now accessible to more following an increase in the income threshold for applications.
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City’s litter-busting youngsters praised as Great British Spring Clean gets underway
A litter-busting young trio are leading by example to help keep streets and parks in Wolverhampton tidy.
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Plans submitted for almost 100 new energy-efficient Council homes as part of major overhaul
Plans have been submitted by Wolverhampton Homes for the construction of 99 new energy-efficient council bungalows to replace 93 post-war prefabs on the Lincoln Green Estate in Bushbury.
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Cabinet asked to approve £18.6 million to fund more special educational needs school places
Walsall Council Cabinet members will be asked to approve £18.6 million of funding at a committee meeting next week. If approved, the funding would create 197 additional special educational needs (SEN) school places in the borough.
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Timetable revealed for this year’s St George’s Day celebration
Free annual festival, including festival favourites including jousting, stalls and living history Activities for all ages and abilities A jam-packed day of fun, food, games and more
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Help children have their own beds this Safer Sleep Week
A year on since the council and partners launched the Good Night Project there are still many children in the city needing a bed of their own to sleep in.
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Crimestoppers issues urgent appeal with £10,000 bounty to find man wanted for torture of Birmingham woman
The charity Crimestoppers is appealing to the public to contact them anonymously if they know the whereabouts of Mohammed Kasim Khan, wanted in connection with the extensive torture of a Birmingham woman and other more recent attacks.
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Walsall’s A34 Green Lane bridge to be improved for pedestrians
As part of a range of council led travel improvements, the bridge on the A34 Green Lane in Walsall is being widened to create a pedestrian footway on the Cable Drive side, it has been announced.
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Major £9.7million investment set to improve Wolverhampton’s road network
Nearly £10million is set to be invested in extensive works to improve, maintain and repair Wolverhampton’s highways during the coming year.
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Walsall Council marks No Smoking Day with free support services
Walsall Council is proud to support No Smoking Day today, 13 March 2024, by offering a range of free services to help residents quit smoking.
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Deborah Cadman to leave the city council
Birmingham City Council has today announced that Deborah Cadman OBE will stand down as Chief Executive on 22nd March 2024 after almost three years in charge.
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Have your say on final design options for Wednesfield High Street improvements
Final public consultation on £3.3million improvements to transform Wednesfield High Street will be launched next week.
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Young professionals invited to apply for a free 12 month business programme
Free 12-month membership for young Tamworth professionals Applications close 22 March Chamber Commerce membership supports young professionals to expand knowledge and skills
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The Halls Wolverhampton transformation shortlisted for RICS Awards treble
City of Wolverhampton Council’s transformation of the Civic Halls has been shortlisted for a hat-trick of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) West Midlands awards.
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New line up announced for cinema at Tamworth Assembly Rooms
Family friendly Easter holiday films including Barbie and Wonka Monday’s Silver screen cinema shows until July with a mix of recent blockbusters and movie classics Enjoy new favourites and popular classics on the full-size cinema screen
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Birmingham City Council and local college unite to tackle regional construction skills shortage and boost employment
A ground-breaking new partnership will help tackle the construction skills shortage to support delivery of 113 current and planned major developments in Birmingham – including Phase Three of Paradise, HS2’s Birmingham Curzon Street, and Smithfield.
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New IWG office space at i11 set to boost jobs and business growth
City of Wolverhampton’s emerging Commercial District will receive a boost with newly refurbished office and flexible workspace set to open at the council’s i11 building next month (April).
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Pride Parade Applications Open for Wolverhampton Pride 2024
100 days to go until Wolverhampton Pride 2024, and we’re pleased to announce that Parade Applications are open for those that want to be involved in the Pride Parade.
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Opportunity to apply for neurodiversity mental wellbeing grant
People living in Walsall who are or identify themselves as neurodivergent. and are interested in improving the wellbeing of neurodivergent people are being encouraged to apply for a newly introduced grant fund. Neurodiversity refers to the way in which our brain can work and interpret things, and includes a range of conditions including ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia.
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Man ordered to pay more than £2,000 for littering on three separate occasions in Walsall
A man has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 for disposing of takeaway waste at the same location on three different occasions in Walsall.
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The Halls Wolverhampton shortlisted for Constructing Excellence Award
City of Wolverhampton Council’s transformation of the Civic Halls has been shortlisted in the 2024 Midlands Constructing Excellence Awards.
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Bringing football home! Football: Designing the Beautiful Game
Whether you are a fanatical fan, a side-line supporter or a lover of design, this summer’s visitors to Wolverhampton Art Gallery will have a ball discovering the remarkable design stories behind the world's number one sport.
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Walsall set to fly the flag for the Commonwealth
The Mayor of Walsall will be hosting the ‘Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth Day’ event in Walsall on Monday 11 March 2024 at 11am.
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March into town with King Offa!
King Offa procession to St Editha’s Church Anglo-Saxon music and craft demonstrations Free event in St Editha’s square
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Council’s SHIP to drive up Supported Housing standards
City of Wolverhampton Council is working with Supported Housing Providers to drive up standards in the sector for vulnerable residents through a new multi-disciplinary team.
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Make your street a place to play
With spring just around the corner residents are being encouraged to apply for temporary road closures so children can play out safely in the street.
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Council set to launch latest round of business grants
City of Wolverhampton Council will next month (March) launch its latest round of business grants to support Wolverhampton businesses with capital investment and low carbon projects.
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New documentary highlights experiences of young care leavers airs in Walsall
A new documentary exploring the lived experiences of young people leaving the social care system in Walsall and the barriers they face was screened at the Light Cinema, Walsall on Tuesday 20 February 2024.
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Three successful litter prosecutions thanks to council CCTV
Three litterers have been successfully prosecuted after being caught dumping their waste on Walsall Council CCTV.
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Council prepares to take legal action against developer
Walsall Council is preparing to take legal action in the High Court against a national housing developer to protect the interests of its residents. Countryside Properties UK is in breach of a Section 106 planning agreement intended to hand control of open spaces to residents in a recently built estate of 205 new homes at Darlaston. All properties on the Wards Keep site in Heathfield Lane West in Darlaston have now been sold.
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City council granted full injunction to ban street cruising
A High Court order banning street cruising across Birmingham has been granted to Birmingham City Council, after its application was heard at Birmingham High Court yesterday (27 February 2024)
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Walsall Council launches consultation on electric vehicle chargepoint strategy
Walsall Council has opened a public consultation on the draft Walsall Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Strategy, marking a significant step towards enhancing electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in the borough.
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Walsall Council cracks down on fly tipping in Nottingham Drive with enhanced measures
Walsall Council cracks down on fly tipping in Nottingham Drive with enhanced measures
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TV’s Jay Blades MBE hosts Compton Care’s Gala Dinner, raising nearly £90,000 for the local charity
Specialist palliative care and bereavement support charity, Compton Care, held its Gala Dinner at the weekend, which was supported by over 220 guests who helped raise an incredible £88,298.
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Bet365 Racing with Pride Promises a Fabulous Day of Entertainment and Horse Racing
Get ready for an exhilarating day of racing and celebration as Bet365 partners with Wolverhampton Racecourse to present the eagerly anticipated Racing with Pride event on 7 October.
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Compton Care set for a sizzling Summer Party!
The Rat Pack is Back, the UK’s original and longest-running tribute to the original swing trio will be headlining local palliative and end-of-life care charity, Compton Care’s inaugural Summer Party, on Sunday 2 July.
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Applications to join the Wolverhampton Pride Parade are now open!
Wolverhampton Pride will return to the city on Saturday 10 June. It features a wide range of entertainment and activities including headline acts Scott Mills, Baga Chipz, The Fizz and a host of local acts.
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Peter Tatchell Tribute to Paul O'Grady
Commenting on the sad death of entertainer Paul O’Grady, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell said:
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Celebrate Christmas in cinemas with The Nutcracker
The Royal Ballet is delighted to announce that Peter Wright’s much-loved production of The Nutcracker will be broadcast live to over 900 cinemas this Christmas.
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Anthonia Edwards Crowned as Winner of The Voice UK 2022
Singer Anthonia Edwards has been crowned champion of the eleventh series of the iconic entertainment show and her winner’s single Anyone is out now.
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Team England unveils Opening Ceremony kit for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Team England has today revealed the Opening Ceremony outfit that its athletes will wear when the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games begin on July 28th. Produced by fashion designer Patrick Grant’s Community Clothing in collaboration with a team of English creatives, the outfit features a modern take on the country’s traditional red and white with a workwear jacket inspired by Birmingham’s industrial heritage.
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OutdoorLads and The North Face invite community to Pride hike
As the abundance of rainbow flags fly high for LGBT Pride Month, OutdoorLads and The North Face have teamed up to celebrate the simple joy of the outdoors with an organised hike – and everyone is invited.
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Film release - Peeter Rebane's Firebird starring Tom Prior
Based on a true story during the Cold War, Firebird is a passionate love story set against the backdrop of a Soviet Air Force base during late 1970’s Communist rule. The film has gained extra potency since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Introducing Sandwell’s New Mayoral Team
Councillor Richard Jones (Old Warley ward) is the new Mayor of Sandwell following a ceremony in the council chamber today (Tuesday 24 May). His consort is his partner Councillor Richard McVittie.
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Wolverhampton Film Festival Organisers Blown Away By Successful Event
The Inaugural Wolverhampton Film Festival of 2022 has finally taken place for which the team here are truly blown away by how it all turned out.
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Queen’s Baton Relay arrives at University of Birmingham smart campus in Dubai
Students and staff at the University of Birmingham Dubai welcome the Queen’s Baton to new iconic campus ahead of its visit to Expo 2020 Dubai
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Crimestoppers issues appeal & offers £5,000 for anonymous information on whereabouts of wanted man Abdirahaman Yussuf
Independent charity offers reward for anonymous information on location of Yussuf, wanted in connection with a Birmingham murder – he also has links with London
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Local charity helping to kickstart careers
Palliative care charity Compton Care is taking part in the government’s Kickstart scheme, offering employment to 16-24 year olds in receipt of Universal Credit.
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Popular Charity Sportive Returns with New Sponsor
Wolverhampton-based charity Compton Care is kicking off its 40th birthday celebrations with the announcement that it's Round the Wrekin cycling fundraiser is back for 2022, with Carvers Building Supplies as the new sponsor.
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City Laureate pens poem for charity Christmas campaign
Emma Purshouse, the current Poet Laureate for the City of Wolverhampton, has created an emotive spoken word Christmas poem for her local charity, Compton Care.
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Minister celebrates historic moment as LGBT veterans lay wreath at Cenotaph for first time
This Remembrance Sunday, Minister for Equalities Mike Freer will meet the first LGBT veterans to openly lay a wreath at the Cenotaph as part of the Remembrance Service.
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Compton’s Memory Walk Returns
Compton Care is hosting a dedicated Memory Walk in the grounds of Chillington Hall on Sunday 19th September, starting at 11am.
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Wolverhampton Council launch a new project and consultation – Rainbow City
City of Wolverhampton Council wants to hear from you on plans to make Wolverhampton a Rainbow City that is safe and welcoming for everyone, no matter who you are.
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River Island Commits to Helping Midlands Children’s Charity Give Disabled Kids a Wonderful Christmas
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has been chosen as the charity which will benefit from River Island’s festive fundraising this year, meaning a huge boost to families needing specialist equipment across the UK.
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Blessing Chitapa Wins The Voice Aged 18
Blessing is the 9th winner from The Voice series, 4th female to win and 2nd youngest contestant
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Remembrance service is cancelled in Upper Gornal
Our usual service this Sunday has been cancelled, so we have recorded this video to remember and share amongst our community.
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Compton Care opens doors to its new Retail Plus Superstore
A new charity shop has officially opened its doors in the city centre.