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A Wolverhampton primary school where pupils feel safe, supported and listened to has been praised by Ofsted.

The University of Wolverhampton has secured a prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professorship, strengthening the University's commitment to giving engineering students industry-focused, real-world learning experiences.

A planning application has been submitted for the first new council homes to be developed as part of a regeneration programme in Bilston to improve living standards for local people by replacing out-dated properties.

People looking to develop their knowledge and skills to support children and young people are being invited to find out about two free distance learning qualifications available through Adult Education Wolverhampton.

People in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to make a lasting difference to someone's life by becoming a Personal Assistant, and help meet a growing demand for this rewarding role.

Gatis Community Space in Wolverhampton has been shortlisted for the 2026 Fantastic for Families Awards, organised by Family Arts Campaign, for their #LoveTheReans Festive Lightwalk and Panto.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a man who escaped from officers while at a hospital in Wolverhampton on Monday (2 November).

The University of Wolverhampton has been shortlisted for the prestigious Higher Education Institution (HEI) of the Year award at the National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT) Awards 2026, recognising excellence in teacher training and a significant contribution to the education sector.

Sport for Change Wolverhampton will be highlighting the power of sport to bring people together, strengthen communities and create positive change when it speaks at the Interfaith Wolverhampton Annual Conference on Saturday 14 November.

Heartless vandals have been slammed by City of Wolverhampton Council after causing extensive damage to the historic bandstand at East Park.

A family-run Black Country roofing company is set to record a £1m turnover just three years on from launching.

Wolverhampton LGBT+ has announced it has received National Lottery funding, revealing the news at a fundraising evening attended by the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Paul Singh, and Wolverhampton South West MP Warinder Juss.

Plans to further strengthen Wolverhampton's response to anti-social behaviour and provide long-term investment in early intervention and prevention programmes for young people are set to be considered by Cabinet this week.

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in Wolverhampton following a stabbing in Staveley at the weekend.

More than £13,000 has been donated to support the family of a man who died when a car crashed into the entrance of a Lidl supermarket in Wolverhampton.

Online webinars open to wounded, injured and sick veterans, reservists and families in Wolverhampton, the Black Country and beyond.

National changes to the way births and deaths are registered will come into effect in Wolverhampton next month.

Young readers and their families can look forward to a brighter, more welcoming Children's Library at Central Library following a programme of refurbishment works which is due to get underway next week.

Comedy favourite Ross Noble is heading to Wolverhampton next spring as part of a major UK tour extension.

Members of the public can access affordable sports injury treatment, rehabilitation and massage services at the University of Wolverhampton as its student-led Sports Therapy Clinics return for the new academic year.

Comedian Tim Vine is coming to Wolverhampton next year, with two nights at the Grand Theatre.

Veterans and serving military personnel attending this year’s Remembrance Sunday services can travel for free with West Midlands Railway (WMR).

Hundreds of veterans, serving military personnel, reserves, cadets and other organisations will march through Wolverhampton when the city marks Remembrance Sunday next weekend.

Technology-led logistics specialist northstarr Group has acquired United Pallet Network (UK) Ltd to create the UK’s largest national pallet network.

More resurfacing is planned in the coming weeks as work continues to improve roads across the city.

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce today said the budget offers welcome breathing space for many small firms, but fell short on helping more small businesses export.

The countdown is on to this year’s Molineux Sleepout, with less than three weeks to go until supporters come together to raise vital funds for Wolves Foundation and the Good Shepherd.

There is still time for children, young people, families, education settings, practitioners, partners and community organisations to have their say and help shape Wolverhampton's draft SEND and Inclusion Strategy 2027-2029.

The City of Wolverhampton Council will be celebrating the achievements of young care leavers as it marks National Care Leavers Month, which begins on Sunday (1 November, 2026).

The family of a man who died when a car crashed into a Lidl store on Finchfield Hill have paid tribute to his “kindness, generosity and wonderful sense of humour”.

A veteran of the regional advertising and creative scene has been appointed as the new Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) City Head for Birmingham and the Midlands.

Bank card used to withdraw cash following theft on Lichfield Street

New communication boards have been introduced at a number of Wolverhampton’s parks to help encourage and support inclusive play.

A 21-year-old man has been convicted of murder after driving at a man and reversing over him in Wolverhampton on the last night of Diwali.

Bilston’s future health and wellbeing facility has been chosen to become the home of a new NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) to improve health outcomes for residents.

Wolverhampton’s food waste collection service starts today (Monday 26 October) and residents are being encouraged to join in and discover the benefits of recycling their leftovers.

Beacon Vision’s festive Santa Run is returning to West Park, Wolverhampton, on Sunday 13 December, and organisers are inviting people across the Black Country to pull on a Santa suit and join in.

Comedian Tom Allen is bringing his brand-new tour, Totally, to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in 2028.

Construction has started on the first phase of new homes in the council’s transformation of New Park Village estate.

Bilston Memory Café celebrated its fourth anniversary with a special party last week.

People are invited to step back in time and discover the area's past at Wolverhampton City Archives' annual Local History Fair next month.

The comedian’s Jack’s Joke Show will visit the city on 20 February 2027 after a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe

Parents and carers are being reminded to submit their secondary school applications as soon as possible, with the deadline just over a week away.

The Choir of Man – Wolverhampton Grand Theatre - reviewed by Marie Crichton

Rockets are set to light up the sky as one of the region’s biggest bonfire and firework nights is set to return at Weston Park - and you can win a chance to kick it all off.

Wolverhampton will be home to a free public art trail next year, with 30 brightly decorated dragon sculptures set to appear around the city.

Online Adult Social Care self-assessment tools introduced last year are strengthening the way that people access information, advice and support online.

From seasonal crafts and local history talks to book celebrations and activities for Green Libraries Week, Wolverhampton Libraries are inviting residents to discover a packed programme of special events taking place over the coming weeks.

A new Cervical Screening Mobile Health Hub will be coming to Wolverhampton next week, helping make cervical screening more accessible and encouraging people to protect themselves against cervical cancer.

A development of 11 new council homes for affordable rent has been completed in Bilston - with the first residents set to move in.

Drum and bass legends Rudimental are heading to Cannock Chase next summer, as the latest headliner for Forest Live 2027.

The University of Wolverhampton is delighted to announce that the Rt Hon. Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, will become the University's next Chancellor.

Wolverhampton LGBT+ is holding a fundraiser at The Royal London bar on Saturday, October 17.

Let the countdown to Christmas begin - the dates for this year’s Wolverhampton lights switch-on events have been announced.

Wolverhampton audiences will get the chance to see The Fast Show’s original cast live on stage next year, as they bring their live show to the Halls on 23 February.

Hundreds of families have been helped to buy school uniform for their children in the last year thanks to a key partnership between the council and Wolverhampton City Credit Union.

Residents can get practical help to build their digital skills and confidence at community activities taking place across Wolverhampton during Get Online Week 2026 (October 19-25).

A Wolverhampton primary school where pupils are encouraged to find their wings and fly has been judged to be operating at Strong Standard across the board.