Wolverhampton news

• Mowbray eyes return after bowel cancer diagnosis

  09-11-2024 19:56 via bbc.com
  
  Former Sunderland and Birmingham City boss Tony Mowbray speaks about his battle with bowel cancer and hopes of returning to football.
  
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• Mastectomy on elderly mum inappropriate - inquest

  12-11-2024 21:03 via bbc.com
  
  Disgraced surgeon Paterson gives evidence in Birmingham on the death of Gladys Currall, aged 82.
  
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• Ex-councillor to stand trial over messages

  12-11-2024 21:01 via bbc.com
  
  Shaz Saleem, 38, denies two charges of sending threatening messages on an electronic device.
  
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• Ceiling fall forces Christmas show's cancellation

  12-11-2024 18:42 via bbc.com
  
  A large slab of plaster fell from the ceiling "exploding" into the venue, company trustees say.
  
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• Fire boss withdraws from role after four days

  12-11-2024 17:29 via bbc.com
  
  Ben Brook was appointed as the service's new Chief Fire Officer on Friday.
  
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• Birmingham residents face 'cruel' price rises

  12-11-2024 16:27 via bbc.com
  
  The cost of hundreds of council services will increase in Birmingham ahead of a planned 10 per cent council tax hike.
  
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• Three people charged with forced marriage

  12-11-2024 15:21 via bbc.com
  
  Two women and a man are denied bail and remanded in custody.
  
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• Ambulance study to trial lateral flow stroke test

  12-11-2024 14:59 via bbc.com
  
  About 200 patients will be recruited to for the two-year trial which uses lateral flow tests.
  
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• West Midlands postcodes top uninsured drivers list

  12-11-2024 14:13 via bbc.com
  
  Parts of Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Solihull feature in an annual hotspot list.
  
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• Sephora - from 1970s shop to 'beauty amusement park'

  12-11-2024 11:02 via bbc.com
  
  Influencers say Sephora is "another world for beauty" as it prepares to open in Birmingham.
  
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• Rail services cancelled due to shortage of trains

  12-11-2024 10:14 via bbc.com
  
  Transport for Wales says the service will not operate on Tuesday due to trains needing repairs.
  
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• Battery storage farm plans at new homes site

  12-11-2024 08:52 via bbc.com
  
  The applicant says the new site will help the country meet its climate goals.
  
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• Old social club site auction to start at £1.2m

  12-11-2024 07:11 via bbc.com
  
  Auctioneers say there is planning consent for redevelopment to build a block of 50 apartments.
  
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• Watch: Covent Garden gets Christmas tree - from Solihull

  12-11-2024 06:33 via bbc.com
  
  The journey of this year's tree from the West Midlands to the West End ahead of tonight's switch on.
  
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• Forgotten memorial men honoured as relatives attend

  11-11-2024 19:30 via bbc.com
  
  Descendants of John Pearson see a new plaque unveiled for him and another man in Stourbridge.
  
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• Paterson was a divisive character - medic

  11-11-2024 18:45 via bbc.com
  
  An inquest into patients linked to Ian Paterson is told the disgraced surgeon was seen as difficult.
  
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• Joking burglars jailed for string of metal thefts

  11-11-2024 18:30 via bbc.com
  
  The gang, who nicknamed themselves The Sticky Bandits, hit 10 firms within six months.
  
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• BBC Radio WM swimmers help to raise £100k

  11-11-2024 16:52 via bbc.com
  
  The five-strong team swam 24 miles in 24 hours in aid of the annual Children in Need fundraiser.
  
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• BBC backing to bring £282m to West Midlands - report

  11-11-2024 14:12 via bbc.com
  
  The study also suggests the BBC's plans in the region will help to create more than 900 jobs.
  
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• Final patients moved out of historic city hospital

  11-11-2024 07:10 via bbc.com
  
  Emergency and acute care at the 130-year-old building ended on Sunday as a new hospital is now open.
  
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• Street market review as shopping habits change

  11-11-2024 07:09 via bbc.com
  
  Walsall Council says numbers of shoppers at markets have fallen and it wants to shape the future.
  
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• Bid to break up 'organised begging groups'

  11-11-2024 07:09 via bbc.com
  
  Walsall Council's leader claims a contingent of beggars in the town centre are not legitimately in need.
  
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• One hundred and eighty! Punters flock to Wolverhampton for second day of Grand Slam of Darts - Express & Star

  10-11-2024 16:58 via news.google.com
  One hundred and eighty! Punters flock to Wolverhampton for second day of Grand Slam of Darts  Express & Star
  
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• Peter Wright and Leonard Gates dance-off delights Wolverhampton crowd | 'Is this Strictly Come Dancing?' - Sky Sports

  10-11-2024 15:21 via news.google.com
  Peter Wright and Leonard Gates dance-off delights Wolverhampton crowd | 'Is this Strictly Come Dancing?'  Sky Sports
  
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• Boys 14 and 15 charged with kidnap and robbery

  10-11-2024 14:12 via bbc.com
  
  It follows a man being found on a city street with leg injuries after his car was stolen.
  
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• Body found in 'suspicious circumstances' in Wolverhampton- all we know so far - Birmingham Live

  10-11-2024 13:50 via news.google.com
  Body found in 'suspicious circumstances' in Wolverhampton- all we know so far  Birmingham Live
  
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• Thousands reflect in Remembrance Sunday gatherings

  10-11-2024 13:05 via bbc.com
  
  People take part in events across the West Midlands to reflect and remember those who have died.
  
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• Rail passengers warned of 40 second door closures

  10-11-2024 10:58 via bbc.com
  
  Changes are being made to train departures at Birmingham New Street station.
  
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• Wolverhampton licensing officers joins Hull compliance operation for cross border private hire vehicle checks - TaxiPoint Taxi News

  10-11-2024 10:45 via news.google.com
  Wolverhampton licensing officers joins Hull compliance operation for cross border private hire vehicle checks  TaxiPoint Taxi News
  
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• Wolverhampton scheme aims to give confidence to abused children - BBC

  10-11-2024 08:23 via news.google.com
  Wolverhampton scheme aims to give confidence to abused children  BBC
  
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