Young people in Wolverhampton who are heading to university or residential college this autumn are being urged to get a free meningitis B (MenB) vaccination. Meningococcal group B (MenB) bacteria can cause serious, life-threatening illnesses including meningitis, an infection of the lining around the brain and spinal cord, and septicaemia or blood poisoning. These illnesses can become serious very quickly and, in some cases, can cause life-changing disabilities such as hear

Councillors have approved £16.4m proposals to relocate and expand Broadmeadow Special School. Members of the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet approved funding for the project at their meeting yesterday (Wednesday 22 July, 2026). The proposals – which are still subject to planning approval from the council and final agreement from the Department for Education – will help meet growing demand for specialist school places for children and young people with special educat

Hundreds of young performers from across Wolverhampton wowed audiences during a four-night celebration of music at the University of Wolverhampton at The Halls last week. Wolverhampton Summer Sounds saw around 500 children and young people take to the stage in the Civic and Wulfrun Halls between Monday 13 and Thursday 16 July, performing to audiences of family members, friends and invited guests. The concerts featured a wide range of ensembles from Wolverhampton Music Ser