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. […]

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 […]