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Hundreds of gifts for children and young people in Walsall have been distributed just in time for Christmas.

Building work has progressed at the site of the new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station in Walsall.

An award-winning Wolverhampton social enterprise has welcomed support from the city council in the form of a new long-term lease agreement on its headquarters.

Businesses in Walsall have rallied together to recover more than four thousand pounds worth of Christmas gifts for children and young people.

Liberty on Board creating decorations for Tamworth Castle Helping the group develop important life skills Contributes to the town’s festive celebrations

Tamworth Samaritans receive three-year grant of £5k per year Tamworth Castle join message that #youareneveralone by lighting up green 21 December marks the shortest day and longest night of the year

Financial support totalling £1,200,000 will be provided by Walsall Council to thousands of households in Walsall this winter.

The Saddlers Shopping Centre in Walsall is undergoing a makeover as part of the redevelopment of Walsall town centre, so what can shoppers expect over the festive period?

This year, across the borough of Walsall, the council has plans in place to minimise disruption to bin collections as much as possible over the festive period. There will be changes in scheduled collection days only for households where scheduled collection days fall on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

A fly-tipping summit exploring an enhanced partnership approach to tackle fly-tipping in Walsall has taken place at the Lichfield Street Hub library in Walsall this week.

Phase Two of the council’s transformational City Learning Quarter masterplan has hit new heights with the roof now complete on the showpiece city centre college campus.

There is still time to have your say on a proposed strategy to make Wolverhampton a 2041 net zero city.

Walsall Council’s plan to ensure the borough is inclusive for all will be set out at a cabinet meeting this week on Wednesday 11 December 2024.

An update and revised timetable for the progression of the Walsall Borough Local Plan will be considered at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 11 December 2024.

The cup will take place in the West Midlands from 17 to 23 March 2025.

The former Mayor of Wolverhampton has given copies of his mayoral speeches and official photos to the city archives for future generations interested in looking back at civic life.

Site investigations are taking place this month ahead of construction works starting next year on a new state-of-the-art Bilston Health & Wellbeing Facility to serve the community.

There will be free car parking on offer across Wolverhampton as the Christmas countdown hits full swing.

A Wolverhampton business has made it into this year’s SmallBiz100 line-up following a helping hand from City of Wolverhampton Council.

A report that sets out recommendations to address gambling-related harms in Walsall will be presented to the Health and Wellbeing Board when it meets on Thursday 12 December.

Walsall Council is spreading festive cheer with its ‘Make your Walsall Wish’ campaign, inviting children and young people to share their hopes and dreams for Walsall’s future.

The generosity of Walsall is being called upon this festive season, as the council launches a gift donation drive for the borough’s care leavers.

Anyone looking for free support and guidance on money, health and safety matters is welcome to attend an open day in Wednesfield next week, organised by City of Wolverhampton Council.

The City of Wolverhampton Council is contacting nearly 1000 households in the city with renewed advice for pension-aged carers about applying for pension credit without delay.

Free Event to Raise Funds for The Alzheimer's Society

Specialist palliative and bereavement support provider, Compton Care, is inviting the public to ‘Walk for Compton’ to celebrate and remember their loved ones.

Calling all Wolves fans! Now is your chance to win a fantastic framed and signed Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2023/24 season squad shirt, with raffle proceeds going to local charity, Compton Care.

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Compton Care is opening a new community hub at the Churchill Shopping Centre in Dudley on Thursday 27 June and to thank the local community for its support, there are some exclusive offers up for grabs on its first day.

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).

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.