The City of Wolverhampton Council is planning a phased reopening of the city’s library service. Although the city’s 16 libraries closed their doors to customers at the start of the coronavirus lockdown in March, members have been able to enjoy a host of digital services since then – and physical […]

A ban on drinking alcohol in public places in parts of Wolverhampton has been extended, and comes into force. The city wide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), which has been in operation in Wolverhampton since March 2017, gives police powers to stop people from drinking and to surrender alcohol if […]

Scheff Foods Ltd in Smethwick has closed voluntarily for 14 days after 16 workers tested positive for COVID-19. The company, located at Halfords Park, off Halfords Lane, is working closely with Sandwell Council, Public Health England (PHE) Midlands and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to manage the outbreak and […]

From Saturday 19 September visitors to Wolverhampton Art Gallery will be able to explore the largely unwritten and unrecorded history of Indian dance in the Black Country. Nritya Black Country, curated by Jaivant Patel Dance, an award-winning arts organisation rooted in Wolverhampton, explores the history of the development of Indian […]

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. […]