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48 hours to go... Passengers urged to plan ahead before major West Coast Main Line bridge replacement

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:38:43 +0000

Rail passengers and motorists have been urged to plan their journeys ahead of a major railway bridge replacement which begins in just 48 hours.

Sutton Park, Birmingham crowned among the UK’s best parks for a Christmas day walk in new study

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:30:22 +0000

For families across the UK, a festive Christmas Day walk is a much-loved part of the celebrations.

Action to be taken as large haul of illicit and suspected counterfeit goods seized in city raids

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:03:30 +0000

Action will be taken against a number of shops after raids by City of Wolverhampton Council found tens of thousands of illicit cigarettes, hundreds of banned disposable vapes and a range of suspected fake Labubu products.

Get set for festive fun with Yo! Active

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 21:10:13 +0000

Children and young people can enjoy a merry and active Christmas break, courtesy of Wolverhampton’s Yo! Active.

UK to offer military 'gap year' to boost recruitment

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 21:03:20 +0000

A "gap year" scheme to give school and college leavers a taste of the Army, Royal Navy or RAF without a long-term commitment, is to be launched by the government.

Top saree fashion trends to look for in 2026

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:28:37 +0000

Saree fashion for 2026 is entering an exciting phase where tradition meets ease, glamour feels lighter, and styling becomes far more intentional.

Community carols returns to former Blue Bird Toffee factory site in Hunnington

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:54:57 +0000

Bellway has supported the revival of a festive village tradition by hosting community carol singing at the site of the former Blue Bird Toffee factory in Hunnington.

Fun and festivities at the carers’ Christmas meal

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:47:01 +0000

The City of Wolverhampton Council brought together informal carers last week for two special festive meals hosted as part of its wider support for carers.

Birmingham New Street brings festive cheer to the city’s most vulnerable this Christmas

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:00:21 +0000

This Christmas Eve, Birmingham New Street station once again opened its doors to those in need, as Network Rail and Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS) hosted their annual festive dinner.

Santa sends little helper to spread ‘elf ‘n’ safety’ message with Essex homebuilder this Christmas

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:57:03 +0000

A festive visitor from the North Pole has arrived at Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ developments across Essex, sharing an important message for local children this Christmas: remember your ‘elf and safety and stay away from construction sites.

Community carols return to former Blue Bird Toffee factory site in Hunnington

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:23:08 +0000

Bellway has supported the revival of a festive village tradition by hosting community carol singing at the site of the former Blue Bird Toffee factory in Hunnington.

Adopted brothers make festive donation to city children

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:17:01 +0000

Two adopted brothers and their school friends have donated their Christmas presents to children in need in Wolverhampton.

East Leake’s butterfly bank enhanced with developer’s support

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:39:06 +0000

A butterfly bank at Meadow Park in East Leake has been enhanced thanks to a donation from a local housebuilder.

easyJet flights to Grenoble take off from Birmingham Airport

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:34:40 +0000

easyJet has launched flights on a new weekly route from Birmingham Airport to Grenoble.

City trader and shop ordered to pay more than £50,000 by court

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 20:17:11 +0000

A city trader and shop have been successfully prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council after an underage sale led to the discovery of hundreds of illicit vapes and cigarettes.

Transport for Wales Christmas and New Year travel advice

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 20:11:37 +0000

Passengers are being encouraged to plan their journey over the Christmas period, with key engineering taking place over Christmas and January.