People in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to know their rights if they were to be a victim of crime. The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, Councillor Obaida Ahmed, is backing a campaign by the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster and Victims’ Advocate Natalie Queiroz MBE to …
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City businesses will be putting themselves in the spotlight during Wolverhampton Business Week (21 to 25 September) to share their experiences and offer support. Businesses and residents are being offered the chance to tap into their wealth of knowledge by attending any of the free events available across the week. On Monday 21 September take …
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Wolverhampton Art Gallery presents a major exhibition by British artist Permindar Kaur this autumn. Dread Naught, opening 24 October, 2026, is Kaur’s largest show of new work to date, and features newly commissioned monumental figures formed from copper, as well as selected sculptural work from her early career in the 1990s. This free exhibition features …
A Wolverhampton school has been recognised for innovation, leadership and educational excellence through the way it uses technology. Lanesfield Primary School has been named an Apple Distinguished School after demonstrating its commitment to continuous innovation in education by using Apple products to inspire, imagine and impact teaching and learning. Apple says that its Distinguished Schools …
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The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Early Years team recently held an event to thank Wolverhampton childminders for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to supporting the city’s youngest children. The celebration, at Bantock House, gave childminders and children the chance to enjoy a wide range of activities, including storytelling sessions, skittles and a mud free …
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Wolverhampton residents are invited to have their electric blankets tested for free and receive information on energy bills at three special advice days in the city. This year’s ‘Get Ready for Winter’ events, organised by City of Wolverhampton Council’s Trading Standards team, will take place on: Wednesday 30 September at Wolverhampton Market, Cleveland Street, WV1 …
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Job seekers are being urged to get along to the Wolves at Work Employer and Recruitment event being run during Wolverhampton Business Week (21 to 25 September ). The free drop-in session will take place at the city centre Wolves at Work hub in the i10 building, Railway Drive (WV1 1LD) on Wednesday 23 September …
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“Babies cry, you can cope!” is the message to parents as Wolverhampton marks ICON Week 2026, starting on Monday (21 September, 2026). ICON Week focuses on mental health and staying calm. The campaign reminds parents that infant crying is normal, provides practical coping strategies, and raises awareness of the dangers of shaking a baby – …
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Wolverhampton is bucking the national trend, with latest figures showing residents can expect to live more of their lives in good health. Healthy life expectancy measures how many years people can expect to live in good health, rather than simply how long they live. While healthy life expectancy has fallen in many parts of the …
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Free flu vaccinations are now underway in Wolverhampton schools, with parents and carers encouraged to complete consent forms as soon as possible so their children can become Flu Fighters this winter. All children from Reception to Year 11, including those who are home educated, are eligible for the vaccination again this year. For the majority …
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