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Mel Chevannes bust relocated to Civic Centre

2026-01-16T10:19:29+00:00

The bust of Professor Mel Chevannes, Wolverhampton's first Black councillor and committee chair, has been relocated from Wolverhampton Art Gallery to the Civic Centre, where it is now on public display near the main entrance.

Severn Trent asks customers to keep the sewers safe by not flushing those ‘Stranger Things’

2026-01-16T10:12:40+00:00

Something strange is lurking beneath our streets, but Severn Trent says it isn’t the Upside Down or Demogorgons.

More than £100million planned for new city council housing

2026-01-16T10:08:51+00:00

City of Wolverhampton Council is set to invest £107million over the next five years to deliver around 500 new council homes.

Less snow leaving Himalayas bare and rocky after reduced winter snowfall

2026-01-16T09:51:09+00:00

Much less winter snow is falling on the Himalayas, leaving the mountains bare and rocky in many parts of the region in a season when they should be snow-clad, meteorologists have said.

Community wellness space revealed in Sutton Coldfield care home ahead of World Religion Day

2026-01-15T09:47:04+00:00

The ribbon has been cut on a dedicated wellness and multi-faith space for residents and the wider community at a care home in Sutton Coldfield.

One month until major track upgrades impact Manchester Piccadilly for nine days

2026-01-14T11:39:39+00:00

Passengers are being advised to check before they travel ahead of major changes to journeys Manchester Piccadilly station next month for once-in-a-generation track upgrades.

Letter to Editor: Finding the Time to Give Back

2026-01-13T15:35:02+00:00

Dear Editor,

Homebuilder supports Leicester children with festive toy drive

2026-01-13T15:30:40+00:00

A leading housebuilder has helped spread some cheer to young patients across Leicester after hosting a festive toy drive at its head office in Coalville.

Residents still have time to have their say on the council’s budget

2026-01-12T20:04:17+00:00

Residents in Wolverhampton still have time to have their say on how the City of Wolverhampton Council should spend its budget for the year ahead.

Charity cash hits new heights from Burton manufacturer

2026-01-11T12:10:45+00:00

Burton on Trent manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has surpassed its fundraising target – raising more than £60,000 as part of its 60th, diamond jubilee year in 2025.

Big Bear Plastics roars forward with £2m investment

2026-01-10T12:58:06+00:00

A female industry leader, who was behind one of Harrods’ most successful marketing campaigns, is setting her sights on expansion after completing a £2m investment drive.

How to prepare for (and stay safe during) a power cut

2026-01-09T18:30:47+00:00

Storm Goretti is forecast to bring very strong winds, heavy snowfall and rain across parts of the UK.

The Mourning of a Radio Pioneer – R.I.P. Cecil Morris!

2026-01-08T14:12:54+00:00

It was just announced that radio icon and ‘creator’ Cecil Morris has died.

Check before you travel as the weather warning continues

2026-01-06T10:45:51+00:00

Rail and bus passengers across Wales and the Borders are being advised to check before they travel as ‘Yellow’ weather warnings for snow and ice remains in place.

Tickets please! Popular Railway 200 family attraction back in the North West during January

2026-01-05T16:23:38+00:00

Families and rail enthusiasts across the North West will have another chance to hop aboard the one-of-a-kind Railway 200 Inspiration train this January, as it returns for its second visit.

Hope In Every Beat raise £500 to support Jamaica charities

2026-01-04T17:11:09+00:00

The ‘Hope in Every Beat’ fundraiser was held at Crib in Southampton, in the UK.