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Prosecution for van driver seen dumping waste on city roadside

2026-05-16T13:41:41+01:00

A van driver who was spotted dumping waste on a city roadside has been successfully prosecuted by City of Wolverhampton Council.

Artificial intelligence is redistributing the value of information at an unprecedented pace

2026-05-14T10:58:30+01:00

Artificial intelligence is redistributing the value of information at an unprecedented pace. Synthetic data now makes up the majority of the Internet, having surpassed Peak Data in 2024 (a phenomenon reflecting a saturation of the high-quality data available to train AI LLMs), reaching a point where AI slop (AI-generated video or photo content) now blurs the line between documented fact and algorithmic reconstruction.

New plan sets out next steps to support Wolverhampton families

2026-05-12T18:00:43+01:00

A new plan setting out how families across Wolverhampton will be supported from pregnancy through early childhood has been published by the City of Wolverhampton Council as part of the next steps in transforming the city’s family services.

Life-saving centre opened by HRH The Prince of Wales to prevent men dying by suicide in the West Midlands

2026-05-11T20:54:10+01:00

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales opened a new men’s suicide prevention centre in Birmingham at the start of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Twycross Zoo expands nature reserve in major step to exceed UK biodiversity targets

2026-05-11T20:44:00+01:00

Conservation charity Twycross Zoo have confirm that it has purchased 14-hectares of additional land to expand its existing nature reserve and mark a significant new chapter in its conservation work.

Railway reopens between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury

2026-05-10T18:33:06+01:00

Train services between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury have restarted after major repairs were made to damage caused by a freight train derailment.

UK’s worst cybercrime areas revealed, as shocking data shows where you’re most at risk

2026-05-09T14:36:58+01:00

Cybercrime is tightening its grip across the UK, with thousands of people falling victim to scams, account hacks and online fraud every year.

Worcester Cathedral awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund for historic pinnacle restoration

2026-05-09T14:32:33+01:00

Worcester Cathedral is delighted to announce the award of a £249,956 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its landmark project 'Reaching New Heights' - dedicated to the urgent repair and conservation of the Cathedral’s northwest pinnacles.

Africa celebrate Pope Leo XIV first anniversary

2026-05-09T13:58:41+01:00

The Church, Family of God in Africa, joins the Universal Church in joyful thanksgiving to Almighty God as His Holiness Pope Leo XIV celebrates the first anniversary of His Pontificate on this blessed day of 8 May 2026, the Feast of Our Lady of Pompeii.

King’s Award for Oswestry construction firm who transforms lives by building opportunity

2026-05-08T20:39:44+01:00

A Shropshire construction company that has transformed the lives of hundreds of people has been presented with its first ever King’s Award for Enterprise.

Labour suffers historic losses as Reform wins more than 1,200 English council seats - whilst Greens LibDem make gains

2026-05-08T19:26:09+01:00

The Reform party came out as the biggest winner in this year’s local elections as Labour suffers a historic defeat in Wales after 27 years in power in the Welsh Parliament. They (Reform UK) picking up more than 1,200 councillors, whilst in the principality, Plaid Cymru becomes the largest party - with Reform in second.

Charity leads litter clean-up at Birmingham park

2026-05-07T19:52:36+01:00

A charity organised clean-up has seen team members at a housebuilder in Birmingham roll up their sleeves as part of a national campaign to help care for local green spaces.

Leeds honour Caribbean World War II veterans with memorial garden and plaque

2026-05-07T19:48:59+01:00

A memorial garden and plaque is to be unveiled to honour Caribbean RAF veterans in Leeds, to celebrate their legacy and contributions to the city, as the JSL (Jamaica Society Leeds) was set to unveil a memorial garden and plaque to honour Caribbean RAF veterans who settled in the city after serving in the Second World War.

Essex rescue animals benefit from housebuilder’s £1,500 donation

2026-05-05T23:03:07+01:00

Chelmsford-based housebuilder, Barratt and David Wilson Homes, has donated £1,500 to RSPCA Essex Mid & North, helping the charity continue its vital animal welfare work across Mid and North Essex.

Calling all Creatives: Midlands Artists sought to take part in powerful Black History Month tour

2026-05-04T18:10:11+01:00

2Funky Arts is launching an exciting paid opportunity for artists of Black, African and Caribbean heritage to be part of their acclaimed, annual ‘And Still I Rise Midlands’ tour - a production for Black History Month.

UK mobile network launches AI that flags risk in children's phone calls

2026-05-03T21:35:59+01:00

ParentShield, the UK' s leading child-safe mobile network, has launched a world-first AI-powered safeguarding feature that analyses children' s phone calls and flags potential risk.