A Wolverhampton walking group marked its 25th anniversary with a special event at Bantock Park this week. Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Wolverhampton was established in 2021, having formally been known as Walking for Health which started in 2001. It currently offers over a dozen free walks around the city every week especially suited for people who …
The council’s Parent and Infant Wellbeing team is proud to support Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (8 to 14 June, 2026), highlighting this year’s theme of ‘Attunement’, the ability to tune in and connect with babies on an emotional level. Attunement plays a vital role in early relationships, helping babies feel safe, loved and understood. …
The independent Chair of the new Low Hill Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board has been appointed – marking a major milestone in delivering a £20million transformation programme for the area. The government funding over 10 years will support both early, visible improvements and long term regeneration, designed with and for residents. The newly appointed independent …
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City of Wolverhampton Council is inviting pubs and bars to extend their opening hours during home nation matches to celebrate this summer’s World Cup tournament. Venues will be able to open for longer after the government announced an extension to licensing hours for England and Scotland beyond the group stages of the tournament. The extension, …
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A local historian will be shining the spotlight on the history of Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend – just one of a series of heritage themed events taking place at Central Library over the coming months. Kevin Harris’s illustrated presentation will look at the Molineux Family and the club’s foundation in 1877, as it approaches its …
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Councillors have approved a new plan to reform support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) – helping address sustained pressure on local services, improve outcomes, and place the system on a more sustainable footing for the future. All Means All – Wolverhampton’s Local SEND Reform Plan 2026–2029 – has …
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Over 5,000 people gathered together last Saturday 6 June to celebrate the city’s annual Pride event at West Park to celebrate inclusion, diversity and equality across Wolverhampton. Organisers say that it was the best attended Wolverhampton Pride so far, with more than 1,000 people entering the Parade and over 5,000 continuing the celebrations at the …
Pupils, parents and staff at Oak Meadow Primary School are celebrating an excellent inspection report. Ofsted visited the school in April and found Oak Meadow to be at Strong Standard in no less than 6 of the 7 inspection areas – Achievement; Curriculum and teaching; Early years; Inclusion; Leadership and governance; and Personal development and …
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Planning approval has been granted for the former Lloyds Bank building in Wolverhampton city centre to be converted to 18 apartments and offices with a ground floor café – boosting the high street. Lloyds Bank left the 148 year old Grade II listed building last year and has relocated to a new branch in the …
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The history of one of the West Midlands most important businesses is being preserved for future generations by Wolverhampton City Archives. Banks’s Brewery was a central part of Wolverhampton’s industrial and social life for more than 150 years. Beer was first brewed in Newbridge in 1874, before the Park Brewery was established in Wolverhampton the …