Local News
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Warning to shop owners as City of Wolverhampton Council seizes illicit goods
Illicit cigarettes, vapes and tobacco products have been seized from businesses following investigations by City of Wolverhampton Council.
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Over 100 locals attend milestone Family Hub events in Walsall
Over 100 local people and their families attended the first of Walsallâs Family Hub anniversary events on Saturday 20 July 2024, to enjoy a day out, and celebrate the Hubs and what they do.
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Help for families with food over summer holidays in Wolverhampton
Summer holidays can present real issues for parents worrying about how to feed their children, so the City of Wolverhampton Council has put together some tips on how to make it easier on your pocket.
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Reepaâs Love Letter to Wolverhampton: An Inspirational Video Release
Following news of positive figures showing growth in Wolverhamptonâs visitor economy, the council has released an engaging new video narrated by the cityâs celebrated local grime and rap artist, Reepa.
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Wolves Tech Aid helps provide more school pupils with much-needed computers
More old and unwanted devices have been saved from the skip through Wolves Tech Aid and are being put to use helping school pupils.
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Wolverhamptonâs visitor economy growing
City of Wolverhamptonâs visitor economy grew in 2023 â a new report has revealed.
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Plan unveiled for ÂŁ2.6 million cost of living help for Wolverhampton households
The City of Wolverhampton Council has revealed plans to invest ÂŁ2.6 million of government money to continue helping households in the city through the cost of living crisis.
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Councilâs commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion outlined in new strategy
Walsall Councilâs commitment and plan to ensure the borough is inclusive for all is to be detailed in a new draft Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy.
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Popular Walsall based community garden officially opens new and improved facilities
Walsall Council has proudly supported the development of Caldmore Community Garden, and members attended the official opening of the new facilities on Tuesday 16 July 2024.
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SAVE THE DATE: See stunts and tricks at exciting BMX Freestyle competition in Wolverhampton!
A major international sports event is coming to Wolverhampton, and itâs completely free for everyone to attend.
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City of Wolverhampton Council secures a spot on Stonewallâs Top 100 list for leading LGBTQ+ inclusive employers
Stonewallâs Top 100 Employers 2024 list recognises exceptional employers who are committed to supporting their LGBTQ+ staff and customers City of Wolverhampton Council was praised for their work creating a welcoming workplace where LGBTQ+ employees can bring their full selves to work City of Wolverhampton Council joins a number of top construction, legal, health, finance and education organisations who made the annual Top 100 list of LGBTQ+ inclusive employers
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More than 6200 bookings for Walsallâs summer holiday activity programme
More than 6200 individual places have been booked onto Walsall Councilâs Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme ahead of the summer holidays.
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Charity Trade Event to Celebrate Brewers Decorator Centres Wolverhamptonâs 2nd Birthday
Free Event to Raise Funds for The Alzheimer's Society
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Local charity invites you to âWalk for Comptonâ
Specialist palliative and bereavement support provider, Compton Care, is inviting the public to âWalk for Comptonâ to celebrate and remember their loved ones.
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Win a signed Wolves shirt! And support local specialist palliative care charity, Compton Care
Calling all Wolves fans! Now is your chance to win a fantastic framed and signed Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2023/24 season squad shirt, with raffle proceeds going to local charity, Compton Care.
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FREE family-friendly Street Theatre Festival returning to Wolverhampton this summer
After its success in May, Covent Garden on Tour is back for not one, but two more dates this summer!
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School uniform swap-shop coming to town hall and Tamworth market
Council supporting âsecond chanceâ school uniform Event to take place on 2 August at town hall and 3 August Families invited to âswapâ uniforms for no charge
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New electric vehicles join council van fleet
Delivery of six new EV vans for council Vans replace five Berlingo vehicles Contributing towards reducing the councilâs carbon footprint
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Walsall Arboretum to host two summer events marking Pride
Pride month in June may have come to an end, but thereâs still a chance to celebrate Pride with two events coming up at Walsall Arboretum in July and August 2024.
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Leader of Walsall Council calls for community to unite following fatal Bloxwich shooting
The Leader of Walsall Council has outlined available support and called for the community to come together following a fatal shooting in Bloxwich on Monday 8 July 2024.
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Council supports expansion of popular Bloxwich community and play centre
Walsall Council and New Horizons Community Enterprise have collectively awarded funding of over ÂŁ1.3million to enable Bloxwich Community Partnership (BCP) to refurbish and develop its premises.
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Council award âThe Staffordshire 3â ÂŁ10k grant towards bronze memorial
Tamworth Borough Council awards ÂŁ10k towards bronze memorial in Castle Grounds Staffordshire 3 honours three local servicemen killed in Iraq Memorial is hoped to be unveiled next year in July 2025
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Have your say on Wolverhamptonâs housing and homelessness prevention strategies
City of Wolverhampton residents and stakeholders are being invited to have their say on the proposed priorities and outcomes for the cityâs new housing and homelessness prevention strategies.
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TOP COMEDIANS ON THE BILL IN BILSTON WITH MANFORDâS COMEDY CLUB
Manfordâs Comedy Club are bringing award-winning, live, stand-up comedy to Bilston Town Hall this Autumn and tickets are on sale now.
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Tamworth Borough Council receives silver award recognition from Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Council receives employer award for support to armed forces, veterans and their families Policies in place to support the armed forces A lot of hard work has gone into achieving this award
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TV Star and DJ, Jordan Davies to Appear at Wolverhampton's Gorgeous Nightclub
Prepare for a Night to Remember with Dynamic Sets from a Renowned DJ
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Kelly Walker-Reed Steps Down as CEO of Wolverhampton LGBT+
Longtime Leader to Remain Actively Involved in the Community
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Compton Care opens new community hub in Dudley *Exclusive offers and goody bags available!
Compton Care is opening a new community hub at the Churchill Shopping Centre in Dudley on Thursday 27 June and to thank the local community for its support, there are some exclusive offers up for grabs on its first day.
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The way we talk about Dying Matters - Compton Care gives expert advice during national awareness week
Specialist palliative and bereavement support provider, Compton Care is encouraging the local community to get talking about death, dying and grief for Dying Matters Awareness Week (6th-12th May).
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Saddle up! Only a few weeks left to sign up for Compton Careâs Round the Wrekin cycling event!
Specialist palliative and bereavement support provider, Compton Care, is looking forward to its popular Round the Wrekin cycle fundraiser, taking place on Sunday 19 May.
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Local charity celebrates one-year anniversary of supporting children and young people
Specialist palliative and bereavement support provider, Compton Care is celebrating the first anniversary of its Children and Young Peopleâs (CYP) Service.
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TVâs Jay Blades MBE hosts Compton Careâs Gala Dinner, raising nearly ÂŁ90,000 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 ÂŁ88,298.
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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 UKâs original and longest-running tribute to the original swing trio will be headlining local palliative and end-of-life care charity, Compton Careâs 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 OâGrady, 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 Wrightâs 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 winnerâs 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 Grantâs Community Clothing in collaboration with a team of English creatives, the outfit features a modern take on the countryâs traditional red and white with a workwear jacket inspired by Birminghamâs 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 â 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 1970âs Communist rule. The film has gained extra potency since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Introducing Sandwellâs 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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Queenâs Baton Relay arrives at University of Birmingham smart campus in Dubai
Students and staff at the University of Birmingham Dubai welcome the Queenâs Baton to new iconic campus ahead of its visit to Expo 2020 Dubai
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Crimestoppers issues appeal & offers ÂŁ5,000 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 â 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 governmentâs Kickstart scheme, offering employment to 16-24 year olds in receipt of Universal Credit.Â
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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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Comptonâs 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 â 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 Childrenâs Charity Give Disabled Kids a Wonderful Christmas
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has been chosen as the charity which will benefit from River Islandâs 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.