Community

Council invests additional £250,000 to help fight fly tipping in the city

2026-02-24T21:09:19+00:00

A cash injection of more than £250,000 will be invested by City of Wolverhampton Council as it continues its fight against fly tipping.

Searches for ‘front garden driveways’ surge 281% as parking pressure hits the doorstep

2026-02-22T23:00:45+00:00

Average monthly searches for converting front gardens into driveways have surged by 281% in the past year, as more households look to carve out extra parking space at home.

Walsall pub reopens following £299k investment

2026-02-21T20:39:49+00:00

The Old House at Home is now open, boasting an investment of over £299,600, which has transformed the well-loved community pub to feature a host of exciting upgrades.

Birmingham Airport lands at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

2026-02-21T20:33:38+00:00

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has landed at the region’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and will feature minifigures of real airport colleagues as part of a campaign aimed at shining a spotlight on the incredible work that goes into ‘building’ travel experiences.

Sutton Coldfield care home marks anniversary in true vintage style

2026-02-21T20:26:01+00:00

A care home in Sutton Coldfield opened its doors to the community to toast its latest milestone with a party inspired by the 1960s and 1970s.

Are renovation costs really falling? Experts invite homeowners to look closer

2026-02-20T21:06:34+00:00

News by Checkatrade that renovation costs have dropped by 25% since 2023 might be welcomed by many homeowners who have delayed projects amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty.

Range of 24 new council homes close to completion in Low Hill

2026-02-19T16:29:40+00:00

A range of 24 new City of Wolverhampton Council homes are close to completion on a site in Low Hill - with local residents set to move in in the coming months.

Road to Net Zero: Birmingham Airport publishes new sustainability strategy

2026-02-18T23:57:20+00:00

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has published its new sustainability strategy for 2026 to 2030, outlining the next strategic steps on its journey to becoming a more sustainable and socially responsible business.

Council proposes increase in payments to care providers

2026-02-16T23:36:04+00:00

Councillors are being recommended to approve an increase in the amount the City of Wolverhampton Council pays to adult social care providers of 3.47% in the next financial year.

Flipping fun at Worcester Cathedral as annual pancake race returns

2026-02-16T23:31:22+00:00

It was ‘flipping’ fantastic in the cloisters of Worcester Cathedral as choristers took on the legendary annual pancake race.

It’s a Southside takeover for Lunar New Year 2023

2026-02-16T23:25:38+00:00

Millions of people around the world are getting together for Lunar New Year this month - one of the biggest celebration events of the year for predominantly east and south-east Asian communities.

Passengers warned of disruption following Worcester landslip

2026-02-16T23:20:11+00:00

Passengers in Worcestershire and the West Midlands are being advised to check before they travel following a landslip that caused a retaining wall to collapse onto the railway near Worcester.

Ramadan acknowledging a month of dedicated fasting

2026-02-16T23:02:43+00:00

As the lights around the world switched on, it’s time for Ramadan to begin, with the holy month of daily fasting being significantly earlier this year.

Sir David Nicholson appointed Patron of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

2026-02-15T20:15:34+00:00

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is proud to announce the appointment of Sir David Nicholson KCB CBE as its new Patron. Sir David, who holds several prominent leadership and advisory positions across the NHS and global health sector, brings a wealth of expertise that will further strengthen the charity’s mission to deliver exceptional pre‑hospital emergency care across the Midlands.

Hindu community 'devastated' after decision to sell their place of worship is upheld

2026-02-15T20:11:52+00:00

Members of a Hindu community said they are "devastated" after a city council upheld a decision to sell their place of worship.

Apprentice joiner’s love of woodworking sees him highly commended in Bellway’s annual awards

2026-02-14T20:11:48+00:00

Bellway’s apprenticeship programme has given Brad Preston the chance to pursue a career doing a job that he loves.