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A city shop which stocked thousands of illicit tobacco products has been ordered to pay £16,000 following a prosecution by City of Wolverhampton Council. Heath Town business Easy Mini Market Ltd, trading as Easy Shop, was prosecuted after illicit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes were found hidden in the store for a second time. A total …

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Planning permission has been granted for City of Wolverhampton Council to redevelop its Hickman Avenue site to accommodate new fleet services workshops and a taxi licensing facility. Demolition of old light industrial units is expected to start in April, with construction works beginning in the summer. The scheme is designed to accommodate the council’s fleet …

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A school where staff have high expectations for their pupils – and which children themselves describe as ‘amazing’ – has been praised by Ofsted. Inspectors visited Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy in December, and in their report published recently describe it is as a ‘warm and friendly school where pupils are highly valued, have fun …

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People with an interest in Wolverhampton’s Caribbean histories are being invited to apply to attend a special workshop, Witnessing Gaps, Carrying Stories, at Wolverhampton City Archives next month. This in person, one day event will offer a small group the opportunity to engage deeply with original records through artistic practice and creative process, led by …

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