Green light for smoother journeys across the city
City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Panel has approved the next phase of capital funded projects to continue to develop and maintain the city's transportation network for the next financial year.
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Pupils praise teaching, support and opportunities at Aldersley
Leaders are passionate about Aldersley High School and ambitious to improve, says Ofsted which has rated the Wolverhampton school "Good".
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Awards celebrate achievements of children in care
Hundreds of young people in care in Wolverhampton showcased their talents at an inspirational awards celebration.
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Last chance to see major exhibition from Venice
A unique exhibition comes to an end at Wolverhampton Art Gallery on Sunday 29 April.
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Series of free events as City marks Carers Week
A host of events will be taking place in Wolverhampton during June as the City marks Carers Week.
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New Heath Town homes in sight with demolition on track
The demolition of old buildings on the Heath Town estate remains on track - with work on the first new homes to emerge in their place expected by the end of the year.
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Council backs Royal British Legion Silent Soldier appeal
Businesses and organisations around Wolverhampton are being invited to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War by supporting the Royal British Legion's Silent Soldier campaign.
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Saddle up for Le Tour de Bilston cycling fundraiser
People are being urged to saddle up for Le Tour de Bilston and help raise money for the refurbishment of the town's war memorial.
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Rare City Archives artefact makes trip to Germany
An unusual piece of First World War history has been plucked from Wolverhampton City Archives to be showcased in Germany.
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WIRE Awards lend support to Promise Dreams
Wolverhampton Independent Retail Excellence (WIRE) Awards 2018 has announced its support of the city based charity Promise Dreams.
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City marks St George's Day with events for all ages
Wolverhampton will be marking St George's Day with a range of events for all the family.
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More pupils get reception class places at first choice schools
Over 96% of parents who submitted applications for reception class places on time secured a place at one of their preferred schools - with nearly 87% getting their first choice school.
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Last chance to see Clangers and Co at city gallery
Time is running out if you want to see the popular children's and family entertainment exhibitions currently running at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
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Dolls House Fair at Bantock House Museum
City of Wolverhampton's Bantock House Museum is holding a Dolls House Fair on Sunday (22 April) between 11am and 4pm.
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Discover where you can find poetry at your fingertips
People can find out how they can get poetry at their fingertips through special workshops with poet Jasmine Gardosi at Wolverhampton's Central Library over the next few weeks.
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City helping drive Black Country Business Festival
City of Wolverhampton Council and partners will help drive an exciting new Black Country initiative launching next week.
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Family history classes on offer at City Archives
Wolverhampton City Archives and the Friends of Archives are offering people a helping hand in how to research their family trees.
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Get behind latest Crowdfund Wolves projects
People are being urged to get behind the latest Crowdfund Wolves community projects to be announced - with online donations starting from as little as £2.
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Major milestone for Bilston Urban Village housing
City of Wolverhampton Council's preferred developer for housing at Bilston Urban Village has submitted an initial planning application for enabling works.
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City Council 'heroes' to the rescue
A local resident has praised City of Wolverhampton Council employees after resolving an accidental incident during a recent visit to Wolverhampton City Centre.
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Fiction City exhibition to showcase gallery collection
A new exhibition taking its name from a futuristic cityscape will open at Wolverhampton Art Gallery on Saturday (14 April).
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Wolverhampton shop owner ordered to repay £25k gained from selling illegal tobacco
City of Wolverhampton Council's Trading Standards has succeeded in a recent court case requiring an illegal trader to repay the profits gained from selling counterfeit tobacco.
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City to celebrate Vaisakhi with festival of fun
The countdown to Vaisakhi has begun, with thousands of visitors expected at Wolverhampton's premier park for the annual celebrations in May.
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Gallery to host Cabinet of Psychedelic Curiosities exhibition
Wolverhampton Art Gallery has teamed up with the University of Wolverhampton to exhibit the curiosities of the 1960s through Pop Art.
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Working together to create safer communities for all
Midland Heart and its partners in Wolverhampton have worked together to resolve problems with anti social behaviour at 2 of its properties that caused misery for the local community.
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City to commemorate anniversary of end of First World War
Wolverhampton will come together to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War with a series of commemorative events over the coming months.
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Health chiefs welcome introduction of sugar levy
Health chiefs in Wolverhampton have welcomed the introduction of a sugar levy on soft drinks.
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"Parent Champion" scheme earns further national recognition
A scheme which encourages parents who have received help from children's services to "champion" the support available to other mums and dads has received another national award from the Family and Childcare Trust.
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Good rated children's respite centre continues to improve
A "Good" rated respite centre for children and young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties has improved further, according to Ofsted.
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Lynsey racing to raise awareness and funds for mental health
A woman who found solace in running after suffering a mental health crisis is preparing to tackle 2 marathons to raise money for the charity MIND.
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Bookworms can pick up a bargain at sale of ex library stock
Bookworms can get their hands on ex library stock at a special sale taking place at East Park Library on Saturday (7 April).
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Warm tributes paid to former leader of city council
Tributes have been paid to the former leader of the City of Wolverhampton Council, Norman Davies OBE, who passed away this week.
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The Lord Chamberlain's Men to return to Bantock
The Lord Chamberlain's Men will return to Bantock House and Gardens on Sunday 26 August as part of their tour of Shakespeare's spellbinding masterpiece The Tempest - a play of soaring poetry, high comedy and tender love.
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First Honorary Recorder of City of Wolverhampton appointed
His Honour Judge James Burbidge QC received the scroll appointing him the first Honorary Recorder of the City of Wolverhampton at an extraordinary meeting of the Full Council yesterday evening (Wednesday).
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Free Easter activities with HeadStart Wolverhampton
HeadStart Wolverhampton is working with YMCA Black Country and Gazebo Theatre to offer free Easter activities supporting the emotional wellbeing of young people aged 10 to 16 and their families.
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Bilston Urban Village plans for new Loxdale Primary School
A planning application has been submitted to make Bilston Urban Village the home of the new Loxdale Primary School.
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Cracking Easter promised at City's libraries
There's a cracking selection of eggciting activities on offer at Wolverhampton's libraries this Easter.
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Justice! Local cowboy builder sentenced to 7 months in prison
A cowboy builder has today, received a 7 months' custodial sentence at Wolverhampton Crown Court after pocketing £29,000 before leaving a residential property in danger of collapse.
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New gallery exhibition showcasing photos of John Myers
A new exhibition opening at Wolverhampton Art Gallery on Friday (30 March) will showcase the incredible and completely unexpected photos of John Myers.
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Council seeks relatives of the late Patricia Couchman
Relatives of a woman who passed away recently are being asked to get in touch with the City of Wolverhampton Council so that her funeral can be arranged.
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