Local News from Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, has announced a £4m investment to train local people in advanced manufacturing and engineering skills.

Students at City of Wolverhampton College are to experience a world-class live performance when an acclaimed National Theatre touring production takes to the stage at its new city centre campus next Tuesday, 20 October.

People across the region are being encouraged to put their future plans in place this November as Compton Care launches its annual Make a Will Month campaign.

Wolverhampton's second Healthy Ageing Festival is set to take place next week – with older residents and people who use Adult Social Care services invited along to enjoy a range of free activities.

The Recovery is For Everyone exhibition showcases artwork from Wolverhampton-based charity Good Shepherd’s Recovery Art Group and was developed through a series of Arts Council England-funded workshops and mentoring sessions led by local creatives.

City of Wolverhampton Council has started construction works on a new facility to house its fleet services workshops and taxi licensing operation at its Hickman Avenue site.