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Fun heritage crafting session with Pixie from ‘Pixies Pottery’ Great activity for children aged over five Run by Tamworth Borough Council and hosted in Ankerside

With a £1.5billion programme of investment underway, and with a growing list of development opportunities, Walsall is a thriving up-and-coming area of the West Midlands for investment.

Prom season is almost here and parents and carers across the city are reminded to make vital checks before hiring vehicles for Prom night.

City of Wolverhampton Council’s Leader and Cabinet were appointed at the council's Annual General Meeting last night (Wednesday 18 May 2024).

As part of the ongoing programme of improvement works in Walsall Town Centre, new accessible changing facilities and toilets have been officially opened.

City of Wolverhampton Council has appointed its preferred contractor to deliver major works on the city centre’s Central Library and Adult Education Wolverhampton facilities as part of the £61 million-Phase Two City Learning Quarter development.

No plans this weekend? We’ve got you covered as Covent Garden on Tour arrives in Wolverhampton this weekend, an exciting street theatre festival filled with roaming street performers.

The Walsall Mental Wellbeing Partnership has strengthened its commitment to provide better mental health support in the borough by becoming a signatory of the national Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health. Partners include the NHS Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust, NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board and the Walsall Together partnership.

Walsall Council is marking Dementia Action Week 2024, an annual campaign that brings people together under a unified theme to take action on dementia. Dementia affects millions of people across the UK and Walsall is committed to raising awareness and improving the lives of those living with dementia and their carers.

The much-loved continental street market is set to make its return to Park Street, Walsall, from Wednesday 29 May to Saturday 1 June 2024, open 10am to 6pm.

Following last month’s MayorsFest 2024, the outgoing Mayor of Wolverhampton, Cllr Dr. Mike Hardacre, is thrilled to announce that the magnificent sum of £6,500 has been generously donated to the Mayor of Wolverhampton’s charitable fund.

Walsall Council recognises the role of its foster carers all-year round, but over the next fortnight (13-26 May 2024), an extra spotlight will be put upon those who provide safe and loving homes for children and young people.

Illegal cigarettes, tobacco and disposable vapes with a retail value of around £20,000 have been seized from traders across Walsall as part of a crackdown on the illicit tobacco trade in the borough.

Activity centre gym reopening thanks to Commonwealth grant funding at event on 18 May Council working in partnership to open Commonhealth hub Gym to provide physical and wellness activities

A centre which provides rough sleepers across Wolverhampton with a route off the streets has marked its first anniversary.

Wolverhampton Art Gallery is thrilled to announce a series of events to celebrate Pride weekend, including family workshops and a special Friday Late event.

Fostering for Wolverhampton is celebrating Foster Care Fortnight 2024 from Monday 13 May to Sunday 26 May 2024.

The results for the national Make your Mark campaign, the largest youth consultation across the country, were recently announced with Wolverhampton having the fifth highest turnout.

Bargains galore for gardeners will be on offer at an annual plant sale held at Walsall Arboretum.

An estimated 6500 people flocked to Walsall Arboretum last weekend to enjoy the park’s 150th celebrations. Blessed with good weather, visitors enjoyed a day of live music and activities under the May bank holiday sun.

City of Wolverhampton Council’s taxi licencing and compliance officers are cracking down on illegal number plates being used by their licensed vehicles around the country.

Pottery workshops in Tamworth Castle with TV pottery finalist Create your own nature inspired ceramic tile Ticketed event, 2 June

City of Wolverhampton Council’s transformation of the Civic Halls has been Highly Commended at the 2024 West Midlands Constructing Excellence Awards.

City of Wolverhampton Council is issuing a stern warning to anyone suspected of fly tipping following further successful prosecutions.

Recognising council success for working in partnership with Tamworth’s voluntary and community sector Awards evening took place at Alton Towers on 25 April

Live local musicians to take to the Assembly Rooms stage Local artists will perform on 27 June Tickets on sale priced at £10

Following the Local Elections on Thursday 2 May 2024, the results in 20 wards were: Conservatives – 12 seats Labour – 5 seats Independent – 3 seats

Thousands of visitors are expected at Wolverhampton’s West Park this Sunday 5 May for the annual celebrations for Vaisakhi,

Walsall Council has won two national awards thanks to improvements made to services and organisational development.

Watch the hilarious take on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Spend a lovely summer’s day at the Castle Grounds Book tickets for the whole family now.

The countdown is on with less than a month to go before the biggest football exhibition of its kind kicks off at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

Specialist palliative and bereavement support provider, Compton Care is encouraging the local community to get talking about death, dying and grief for Dying Matters Awareness Week (6th-12th May).

New videos including extensive drone footage showing the scale and splendour of Walsall Arboretum from above have been released by Walsall Council this week.

Specialist palliative and bereavement support provider, Compton Care, is looking forward to its popular Round the Wrekin cycle fundraiser, taking place on Sunday 19 May.

Specialist palliative and bereavement support provider, Compton Care is celebrating the first anniversary of its Children and Young People’s (CYP) Service.

Specialist palliative care and bereavement support charity, Compton Care, held its Gala Dinner at the weekend, which was supported by over 220 guests who helped raise an incredible £88,298.

Get ready for an exhilarating day of racing and celebration as Bet365 partners with Wolverhampton Racecourse to present the eagerly anticipated Racing with Pride event on 7 October.

The Rat Pack is Back, the UK’s original and longest-running tribute to the original swing trio will be headlining local palliative and end-of-life care charity, Compton Care’s inaugural Summer Party, on Sunday 2 July.

Wolverhampton Pride will return to the city on Saturday 10 June. It features a wide range of entertainment and activities including headline acts Scott Mills, Baga Chipz, The Fizz and a host of local acts.

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Commenting on the sad death of entertainer Paul O’Grady, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell said:

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The Royal Ballet is delighted to announce that Peter Wright’s much-loved production of The Nutcracker will be broadcast live to over 900 cinemas this Christmas.

Singer Anthonia Edwards has been crowned champion of the eleventh series of the iconic entertainment show and her winner’s single Anyone is out now.

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Team England has today revealed the Opening Ceremony outfit that its athletes will wear when the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games begin on July 28th. Produced by fashion designer Patrick Grant’s Community Clothing in collaboration with a team of English creatives, the outfit features a modern take on the country’s traditional red and white with a workwear jacket inspired by Birmingham’s industrial heritage.

As the abundance of rainbow flags fly high for LGBT Pride Month, OutdoorLads and The North Face have teamed up to celebrate the simple joy of the outdoors with an organised hike – and everyone is invited.

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Based on a true story during the Cold War, Firebird is a passionate love story set against the backdrop of a Soviet Air Force base during late 1970’s Communist rule. The film has gained extra potency since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Councillor Richard Jones (Old Warley ward) is the new Mayor of Sandwell following a ceremony in the council chamber today (Tuesday 24 May). His consort is his partner Councillor Richard McVittie.

The Inaugural Wolverhampton Film Festival of 2022 has finally taken place for which the team here are truly blown away by how it all turned out.

Students and staff at the University of Birmingham Dubai welcome the Queen’s Baton to new iconic campus ahead of its visit to Expo 2020 Dubai

Independent charity offers reward for anonymous information on location of Yussuf, wanted in connection with a Birmingham murder – he also has links with London

Palliative care charity Compton Care is taking part in the government’s Kickstart scheme, offering employment to 16-24 year olds in receipt of Universal Credit. 

Wolverhampton-based charity Compton Care is kicking off its 40th birthday celebrations with the announcement that it's Round the Wrekin cycling fundraiser is back for 2022, with Carvers Building Supplies as the new sponsor.

Emma Purshouse, the current Poet Laureate for the City of Wolverhampton, has created an emotive spoken word Christmas poem for her local charity, Compton Care.

This Remembrance Sunday, Minister for Equalities Mike Freer will meet the first LGBT veterans to openly lay a wreath at the Cenotaph as part of the Remembrance Service.

Compton Care is hosting a dedicated Memory Walk in the grounds of Chillington Hall on Sunday 19th September, starting at 11am.

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City of Wolverhampton Council wants to hear from you on plans to make Wolverhampton a Rainbow City that is safe and welcoming for everyone, no matter who you are.

Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has been chosen as the charity which will benefit from River Island’s festive fundraising this year, meaning a huge boost to families needing specialist equipment across the UK.

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Blessing is the 9th winner from The Voice series, 4th female to win and 2nd youngest contestant

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Our usual service this Sunday has been cancelled, so we have recorded this video to remember and share amongst our community.

A new charity shop has officially opened its doors in the city centre.