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 […]

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is now offering its supporters a free online Will writing service, in partnership with Beyond, a trusted UK firm which provide a range of afterlife services. The new partnership between Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and Beyond means that those who are time poor or may find […]

Since Wednesday 5 August Wolverhampton City Archives, located in the former Molineux Hotel at Whitmore Hill,  reopened to the public with a new booking system in place. The service, which has been carrying out digital research during the pandemic, will now be operating a system where visitors can book a […]

The continuing efforts of health and social care workers in the city have been praised as they continue to face up to the coronavirus pandemic. Leader of the City of Wolverhampton Council, Councillor Ian Brookfield, and Cabinet Member for Adult Services Councillor Linda Leach visited the council run Bradley Resource […]

Works on the restoration of Wolverhampton’s iconic Civic Halls have restarted after an enforced break due to the Covid-19 pandemic. City of Wolverhampton Council has now officially entered into the main contract with delivery partner Willmott Dixon Interiors, who since October had been progressing works on schedule and on budget […]

People celebrating the festival of Raksha Bandan are being urged to remain safe to help control the spread of the coronavirus. Monday 3 August marks this traditional festival celebrated amongst Hindi and Sikh communities known as Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi. It is a day to celebrate the bond between brothers […]

Parents and carers of children who are about to turn 2, or who are already 2 years old, are being encouraged to find out about a free childcare scheme. Terrific for Twos gives children of eligible parents up to 15 hours of funded early education per week, either at a […]