A city resident who dumped a carpet and gripper rods, leaving them abandoned under a tree, has been prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council. An eyewitness heard a ‘large bang’ against their window as the carpet was thrown from a flat at Lyndhurst Court, Birmingham New Road, onto land below. Minutes later, a man and …
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The independent Chair of Bilston’s Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board has been confirmed to drive the delivery of a £20 million 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. Following a competitive recruitment process, Josie Kelly has …
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Members of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet have approved plans to expand Colton Hills Community School. It will create space for an additional 79 Year 7 places from 2027, and 395 permanent places across Years 7 to 11 by September 2031. The expansion, approved by Cabinet yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 8 July, 2026) will help …
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A nursery school is celebrating after being judged to be at Strong Standard in all areas by Ofsted. Inspectors visited Bilston Nursery School and found that children experience a ‘safe, warm and nurturing environment where they feel welcome from the moment they arrive’. They ‘behave well… developing friendships and positive relationships with both staff and …
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New council homes in Low Hill have been awarded the highest Secured by Design (SBD) mark by the police for their crime prevention standards. The development of 24 houses, bungalows and flats built on cleared land at the rear of Old Fallings Crescent has received the gold standard as part of the official security initiative. …
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Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a day of high energy entertainment as the Extreme Wheels Roadshows returns to Wolverhampton this month. The free family friendly event takes places on Saturday 18 July, from 11am to 4pm, on Victoria Street, bringing together professional BMX and scooter riders and interactive activities. Organised by City …
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Star studded guests, free entertainment and family friendly activities will bring the new flexible events space to life at Bilston outdoor market between 10am and 3pm on Saturday (11 July). Thousands of people flocked to the revamped market off Market Way (WV14 0DR) when it opened for trading last week – and this weekend’s …
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People in Wolverhampton are being invited to come and meet the team behind the plans for St George’s, as Capital&Centric hosts a public consultation this month. The drop-in event will take place on Thursday 16 July from 3pm to 7pm at Lupo Lounge, giving local residents, businesses and community groups the chance to get a …
With temperatures expected to hit 32 degrees centigrade in Wolverhampton by Friday, people are being advised to take simple steps to keep themselves and others safe during the heatwave. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat health alert for the West Midlands, including Wolverhampton, from 9am tomorrow (Wednesday 8 July) until 9pm …
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Children and young people who have missed one of their school aged vaccinations are invited to get it at a special catch up clinic taking place this weekend. It will be held on Saturday (11 July, 2026) at Whitmore Reans Family Hub, Lansdowne Road, Wolverhampton from 9am to 1pm, and is open to all pupils …
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