Children are being given the chance to fall in love with reading as part of this year's Summer Reading Challenge, which is now underway across Wolverhampton's libraries. Created by The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with public libraries, the Summer Reading Challenge is a free, fun-packed way to keep kids reading and learning all summer long. This year’s theme, Read to the Beat, is powered by Universal Music Group UK and celebrates the joy of music and the power

Children, young people and families are being encouraged to sign up now for a packed programme of free activities taking place across Wolverhampton throughout the summer holidays. Leading the way is Yo! Active, the city's biggest-ever summer activity offer, delivered by WV Active and Wolves Foundation. Running throughout the school holidays, it provides a wide range of free activities each week for children and young people aged up to 18, or up to 25 for care leavers and yo

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