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Second stage of £19 million city centre improvement works set to get underway

The second stage of a major £19 million Wolverhampton city centre transformation scheme will kick into gear from 9 February. First stage works on lower Darlington Street were completed in November ahead of the busy Christmas period. The next part of the programme on upper Darlington Street, between the Waterloo Road and North Street junctions, …

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Training boosts staff confidence to support people in crisis

City of Wolverhampton Council housing staff have taken part in specialist training to help them feel more confident and skilled when supporting people who may be experiencing distress, trauma or suicidal thoughts. The training was delivered this week to around 30 members of the Homelessness Service, Temporary Accommodation Service, and Private Sector Housing Team by …

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Quit smoking with QuitCoach AI

People who want to quit smoking in Wolverhampton will soon be able to get cutting edge support at their fingertips. The City of Wolverhampton Council is piloting QuitCoach AI, a stop smoking assistant powered by artificial intelligence available through WhatsApp and available to people living or working in Wolverhampton. Over the next few months, smokers …

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Time to Talk Day – small conversations make a big difference

People across Wolverhampton are being encouraged to open up about their mental health on Time to Talk Day 2026, taking place on Thursday (5 February, 2026). Time to Talk Day, organised by the charity Mind, is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. It’s a reminder that every chat about mental health matters – whether it’s …

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Giving a Boost to Wolverhampton Residents – helping them thrive, not just survive

Increasing income, opportunities and life chances for Wolverhampton residents takes a major step forward today with the launch of Boost in the city. The new approach will take financial advice and guidance right into the heart of communities, helping residents who need it most access everything they’re entitled to and get support to better manage …

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New activity sessions will support people living with Parkinson’s

People living with Parkinson’s in Wolverhampton are being invited to take part in 2 new weekly activity sessions designed to help improve their strength, mobility and overall wellbeing. The new programme, delivered by the City of Wolverhampton Council in partnership with Parkinson’s UK, offers non‑contact boxing fitness and strength and balance classes, both aimed at …

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Thousands of pupils set to enjoy musical extravaganza

More than 3,000 children and young people from across Wolverhampton and the Black Country will experience the joy of a live orchestral performance at a special event next month. Wolverhampton Music Service is providing free tickets to 34 schools for 2 special concerts taking place in the city’s largest cultural venue – The University of …

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Historic first weddings take place in City Archives’ Oak Room

Four happy couples made history last week as the first weddings took place in the newly licensed Oak Room at Wolverhampton City Archives. The intimate ceremonies were conducted by Wolverhampton’s Superintendent Registrar, Toby Dignum, assisted by Deputy Registrar, Amy Terry, marking the first time the beautifully decorated Georgian style space has hosted weddings. The Oak …

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Tech-led care helping residents live safely at home

When Diane Vukmirovic fell in her back garden, she broke her wrist and was left lying on the ground in pain, calling out and hoping someone would hear her. Now, after being given access to technology, she feels confident living independently again. Diane, from Wolverhampton, is one of almost 1,000 residents taking part in a …

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Wolverhampton’s new city centre cinema welcomes 30,000 movie goers

Wolverhampton’s new city centre Lockworks Cinema is celebrating 30,000 visitors through its doors since opening to the public 6 months ago. The newly refurbished 4 screen venue, inside the historic Grade II-listed Chubb Building, screened its first films on Friday 11 July, and continues to deliver the latest Hollywood blockbusters and more. Experienced independent commercial …

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