Urgent School Application Deadline for Wolverhampton Parents
Wolverhampton Council urges parents to apply for September 2026 primary school places before the January 15 deadline. Online applications are quick and secure.
Wolverhampton Council urges parents to apply for September 2026 primary school places before the January 15 deadline. Online applications are quick and secure.
Former X Factor star Chico pleaded not guilty to drink-driving in a London court. The singer, famed for 'It's Chico Time', was bailed until an April trial. Read the full story.
Two men face charges after a shooting on Wordsworth Road in Willenhall left a man in his 20s with life-threatening injuries. Police continue to appeal for information.
Former X Factor contestant Chico, real name Yousseph Slimani, pleaded not guilty to a drink-driving offence at Willesden Magistrates' Court. Get the latest court updates.
A council hearing on 8 January will decide if a new Lidl in Wolverhampton gets an alcohol licence, amid police and public health concerns over high-strength sales. Read the latest.
A 26-year-old man from Smethwick has been charged following a knifepoint robbery in Birmingham city centre on Christmas Eve. Read the latest court details.
Six of Wolverhampton's finest parks and green spaces have retained their prestigious Green Flag status. Discover the award-winning beauty spots offering free play, walks, and cafes.
Alan Davies, 33, of Pensnett, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with burglary and theft from a vulnerable victim in Gornal Wood. Police issue urgent distraction burglary warning.
Comedian Russell Brand, 50, faces two new charges of rape and sexual assault relating to alleged 2009 offences. He will appear in court on January 20. Read the latest updates.
Chill Wine Bar in Tettenhall, owned by ex-Wolves defender Mo Camara, faces a licence review after further late-night breaches. The council cites a 'blatant disregard' for rules. Read the full story.
A major redevelopment in Wolverhampton will see a vacant Sports Direct store converted into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five new retail units, boosting city centre investment.
A 22-year-old man appears in court charged over a shooting in Smethwick that left a man seriously injured. Read the latest on the police investigation and charges.
Charles James Spencer-Churchill, 70, is due in court tomorrow charged with three counts of non-fatal intentional strangulation alleged to have occurred in Woodstock between 2022 and 2024.
Three Wolverhampton residents have been ordered to pay a total of £7,316 for fly-tipping offences after failing to cooperate with a council investigation. Read the full story.
A developer makes a third attempt to build a petrol station, shop, and car wash on a site in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, closed since 2005. Previous bids were rejected over noise and design concerns.
An 18-year-old man is due in court after police discovered a firearm at a property on Dickens Road, Wolverhampton. Callum McTaggart-Box faces charges of possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Three men from the West Midlands have been charged with burglary after money was stolen from a cash machine in Llangollen. They appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court.
Two suspected dealers face charges after police find a large quantity of class A drugs during a vehicle stop in Dudley. Read the latest court details.
Jake Morris, 30, has been sentenced to 50 weeks in prison for a violent assault in Worcester. The court heard he punched the victim and pushed her down concrete stairs.
TV presenter Holly Willoughby admits driving without due care after knocking a man off his scooter in London. Read the full court details and potential penalties here.
Three men have been charged with violent disorder and assault following a stabbing at The Abbey pub in Bearwood. A fourth man is in custody. Police appeal for witnesses.
A former Chelsea FC assistant treasury manager has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Premier League club of over £200,000. Claire Walsh will be sentenced at crown court.
Swiss national Noe Burri sentenced to eight weeks for assaulting a police officer during Aston Villa's Europa League clash with BSC Young Boys. Read the full story.
Six individuals aged 18-23 appear in court charged with County Lines drug offences following a police operation. Cash and suspected Class A drugs were seized.
Richard Taylor, 42, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with assault after two women were pushed into a road in Dudley. One victim sustained facial grazes.
A 17-year-old from Stafford has been charged with possession of explosive substances and accessing terrorist information. He has been remanded in custody.
Two 18-year-olds from Birmingham appear in court charged with conspiracy to steal cars and parts in a spree targeting a dozen vehicles across the city. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
An opportunistic thief targeted a mother while she breastfed her baby at Gatwick Airport. John Brooks, 52, was fined after admitting theft and criminal damage.
Maneer Khan, 38, appears at Wolverhampton Crown Court charged with the murders of Duaine Mills and Syed Zain Ali following a September shooting. A second man is charged with assisting an offender.
James Fletcher, 77, from Rowley Regis, has been sentenced to five years in prison for rape and sexual assault of a child. His victim speaks of the lasting trauma. Support is available.