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Wolverhampton Art Gallery will present Palingenesis, the first institutional solo exhibition by Wolverhampton based artist and writer Rachel Magdeburg, from 10 October, 2026 – 21 February, 2027. Bringing together paintings, sculptural paint casts and moving image works, the exhibition explores transformation and connections between organisms, manufactured objects and painterly gestures. Palingenesis, meaning rebirth or regeneration, …

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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 …

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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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