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Children and young people can enjoy a spook-tacular half term, thanks to Wolverhampton’s popular physical activity programme Yo! Active. Delivered by the City of Wolverhampton Council, WV Active and Wolves Foundation, Yo! Active is open to children and young people aged up to 18, or 25 for care leavers or those with a disability, and …

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WV Active is celebrating the heroic actions of its lifeguards after they saved the life of a swimmer who suffered a cardiac arrest while in the pool. Pete Ram, a well known and popular member of the WV Active community, experienced a medical emergency in the pool at WV Active Bilston Bert-Williams shortly after 5pm …

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City of Wolverhampton Council has announced a new parking offer to support the city centre’s night time businesses. From today (Wednesday 15 October) free car parking will be on offer on Broad Street car park between 5pm and 5am during the busy autumn and festive period. Broad Street car park is the city centre’s most …

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A new Parent Carer Forum has officially launched in Wolverhampton, giving parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) a stronger say in shaping local services. SEND Wolves Parent Voice aims to work with parents, carers and the City of Wolverhampton Council to ensure services support children and …

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A specialist council team is on course to help residents access a total of £3.2 million this year in benefits they’re entitled to but would otherwise have missed out on. The council’s Welfare Rights Service ‘Missing Benefits’ project was set up 2 years ago when the cost of living crisis was really starting to take …

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A secure bicycle storage facility with space for 110 cycles has opened at the Wolverhampton Interchange, making public transport more accessible for passengers in the city. The free to use ‘cycle hub’ features controlled access, LED lighting and CCTV. Users can register their details online to access the facility. The hub, which has been funded by charity …

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A new film shows that fostering can help children win more than just a race. Premiered at the Everyman cinema in Birmingham yesterday (Thursday 9 October), The Run is the latest fostering awareness film from award winning producers ReelTwentyFive – and it’s already making an impact. The Run – which can be seen below and …

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