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a day ago
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Residents evacuated as fire shuts city centre road in Wolverhampton
Residents were evacuated from a building and a major city centre route through Wolverhampton was closed due to an early-morning fire engines were sent to Princes Square, just off Broad Street, at about 04:40 BST after the blaze, believed to have been started by rubbish, spread to a ground-floor outbuilding, closing nearby Broad Street for several buildings were affected by smoke, including a shop with accommodation above on the first and second floor, which was evacuated, West Midlands Fire Service said. There were no reports of any injuries, and crews left the scene at about 11:30, with Broad Street reopening at about midday. Fire crews from Walsall, Bilston and Wolverhampton were sent to the scene and checked buildings to ensure no one was trapped, the fire service said. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
2 days ago
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Nine men arrested after Wolverhampton disorder
Police have arrested nine men following disorder in Wolverhampton in the early hours of Sunday Midlands Police say they responded to reports of a group fighting with weapons on Parkfield Road, shortly after men were taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries, according to the said their investigation was at an early stage but the nine would be questioned on suspicion of violent disorder. Officers remain at the scene and patrols around the local area will continue, the force with information is asked by police to call 101. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Climate
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Wolverhampton road closures remain in place for emergency water works
Motorists have been advised a busy route in Wolverhampton is to remain closed over the weekend due to emergency water road closures on Pool Hayes Lane and Five Field Roads in Willenhall were expected to remain in force until Monday, City of Wolverhampton Council a post on X on Thursday, the authority said the roads were closed due to Severn Trent Water carrying out "emergency works".Diversions were in place for vehicles across the route, a spokesperson added. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
22-07-2025
- General
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University of Wolverhampton's clearing process opens
Potential students at the University of Wolverhampton this September have a second chance to apply as clearing gets underway. Whether students are applying late, reconsidering their choices, or did not get the results they expected, a dedicated website will offer options and advice, the university is also offering one-to-one appointments, webinars and the chance to speak to academics at an open day on 17 resources hope to make the the process as "accessible and stress-free as possible", Jack Clare, director of student recruitment, marketing and admissions said. Clearing helps match university applicants who have not had an offer with institutions that still have unfilled places."Thinking about university can be both exciting and daunting, especially when considering clearing," Mr Clare added."These resources are designed to make clearing as accessible and stress-free as possible. "We're here to help students find the right course and take the next step in their journey with confidence." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Business
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Stowheath Training Day Training Centre demolition can go ahead
Demolition work to make way for new homes on the site of a former primary school and training centre in Wolverhampton can go ahead, council officials this month plans for 150 affordable homes on the old Loxdale Primary School in Bilston and Stowheath Day Training Centre in East Park were scaled back to 89 after detailed investigations showed the full extent of the ground have now been told they can knock down buildings on the Stowheath site and do not need planning permission for demolition of Wolverhampton Council announced in November it had been awarded £1.4m in government funding to help prepare the two sites for new homes. It has since awarded a near £3m contract to fill mineshafts and clear up the two sites for the housing plans. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
