Swedish company Voi has been appointed to operate e-scooters in the West Midlands, it was announced today. The trial will launch to the public in Birmingham and Coventry this week and be rolled-out across the region soon after. E-scooters will be rolled-out in Birmingham and Coventry from this Thursday (10 […]

A rogue trader who left a Wolverhampton family with a dangerous and near worthless extension on the verge of collapse has been sentenced to 6 months in prison. Luke Roberts was also made the subject of a criminal behaviour order (CBO) for 10 years to ensure he does not carry […]

Due to the pandemic’s impact, Art Basel announces the cancellation of its Miami Beach fair Given the current situation regarding the pandemic’s impact, which spans from South Florida to other parts of the country and the world; limitations and uncertainty about the staging of large-scale events; international travel restrictions and […]

Schools in Wolverhampton are preparing to welcome all children back from next week – with some pupils set to be able to attend class for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March. It is mandatory for school age children across England to return to school […]

Coronavirus outbreak among staff at Asda supermarket in Cape Hill Sandwell Council and Public Health England West Midlands have been notified of a coronavirus outbreak linked to an Asda supermarket in Cape Hill, Smethwick, after eight workers tested positive. Dr Lisa McNally, Sandwell’s Director of Public Health said: “We are […]

With children due back to school in a few weeks, Sandwell Council has a set up a dedicated website for parents and young people. The website has a number of questions and answers as well as links to organisations who can help and support families with the return to school. […]

People are being reminded that face coverings are now mandatory in many public places to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. By law, face coverings must be worn on public transport and in transport hubs, in shops, supermarkets and shopping centres, post offices, banks, building societies, solicitors and accountants, auction […]

     The University of Wolverhampton has shown it has the right prescription for inclusivity after ranking third in the UK for BAME attainment gaps in its School of Pharmacy.   Latest figures from Universities UK have shown that there is a still an attainment gap of 13% nationally between the […]

Sandwell Council launches it’s online Jobs and Skills event on Friday 21 August. Showcasing the range of support available to find employment or enter training, the event will include information of interest to residents of all ages and career stages. The event is hosted by the council’s employment and skills […]

slow but gradual increase in the number of cases of coronavirus locally shows that Covid-19 “remains prevalent” in Wolverhampton, says the city’s Director of Public Health. Latest figures reveal there were an average of 15.26 cases per 100,000 residents over the 7 days to 1 August, up from 14.49 cases a […]