Black Country news and blogs Saturday 18 August 2018
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Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers 
BBC News 17 Aug
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Wallaby seen near Wombourne Sainsbury’s
BBC News 16 Aug
Holly the wallaby is missing from a zoo after reportedly being spooked by children.
How to find your perfect role in care
Community Care 15 Aug
Your personality may hold the key to a happier work life If you’ve ever wondered why you struggle with certain aspects of your job, but find others effortless, our personality quiz could be the answer .
Summer volunteer shortage closes Wolverhampton shelter
BBC News 13 Aug
The Church in Wolverhampton has fewer than half the needed volunteers during the summer holidays.
Viktorija Sokolova: Boy pleads not guilty to park murder
BBC News 10 Aug
A 16-year-old boy pleads not guilty to killing Viktorija Sokolova who was found dead in Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton
BBC News 10 Aug
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton.
Leander Dendoncker: Wolves sign Belgium midfielder from Anderlecht
BBC News 9 Aug
Wolves sign Belgian midfielder Leander Dendoncker from Anderlecht, initially on loan for the 2018-19 season.
Jackson brothers boogie at Wolverhampton youth centre
BBC News 8 Aug
The Mowtown megastars visit a youth centre and talk about their love for the city's football team.
Purposeful investment in a learning culture: one children’s services journey to ‘good’
Community Care 8 Aug
A local authority that has “significantly improved” its services to children has been praised by Ofsted for its determination to “strive for improvement and an openness to learning”.
Adama Traore: Wolves set to sign Middlesbrough winger after meeting £18m release clause
BBC News 6 Aug
Wolves are set to sign Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore in a club record deal after meeting the £18m release clause in his contract.
‘The systemic approach triggered a change in our culture of supervision’
Community Care 6 Aug
Somerset County Council is currently seeking experienced children’s social workers to join a service that believes in openness and collaboration.
How much is it costing to redevelop Wolverhampton?
BBC News 4 Aug
With three projects overrunning some say the authority has become "careless" with people's money.
Wolves sued by man who claims he designed club badge
BBC News 2 Aug
Pensioner behind "infringement" claim says he drew the wolf head logo at school in the 1960s.
Murder arrest after Dwaine Haughton shot in Wolverhampton
BBC News 1 Aug
Dwaine Haughton died in hospital after he was shot in Wolverhampton.
Refugee’s abuse in Wolverhampton leaves son ‘shaken’
BBC News 30 Jul
Rohullah Yakobi said it was "painful" that his 10-year-old son was questioning his British identity.
£6.6 million agency staff overspend ‘hugely detrimental’ to council’s children’s services
Community Care 30 Jul
A London borough has become the latest local authority to raise alarms around the impact children’s services spending is having on its financial sustainability.
Barry Douglas: Leeds United sign left-back from Wolves on three-year contract
BBC News 28 Jul
Leeds United sign left-back Barry Douglas from Wolves on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
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Emma calls on government for more resources to tackle crime
Emma Reynolds MP 8 Aug
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East has expressed her support for the Express and Star who have conducted a crime survey.
Emma marks World Breast Feeding Week
Emma Reynolds MP 1 Aug
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, is supporting World Breastfeeding Week, which this year begins on Wednesday 1 August.
Emma meets with Transport Minister to lobby for Stafford Road safety improvements
Emma Reynolds MP 31 Jul
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, met with Transport Minister, Jesse Norman in the Department of Transport to raise concerns about the Stafford Road after a spate of recent accidents, including a serious collision that resulted ...
Emma joins calls for the Hunting Act to be strengthened to stop wildlife being killed
Emma Reynolds MP 26 Jul
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, has signed a petition calling for hunting legislation to be strengthened, amid growing concerns that British wildlife is still being targeted due to loopholes in the law.
Emma visits Low Hill Community Hub and Play and Stay
Emma Reynolds MP 23 Jul
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, paid a visit to Low Hill Community Hub to meet with volunteers and users.
Emma supports the role of local pharmacies in improving patients’ health
Emma Reynolds MP 19 Jul
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, attended a pharmacy briefing in parliament to show her support for local pharmacies.
Emma celebrates annual Black Country Day
Emma Reynolds MP 16 Jul
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, celebrated Black Country Day this weekend.
Emma visits Wolverhampton Festival of Food and Drink which sees attendance increase to over 25,000
Emma Reynolds MP 13 Jul
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, visited the City of Wolverhampton Festival of Food and Drink which was attended by over 25,000 – up by almost 7,000 people on the inaugural event last year.
Emma congratulates all the volunteers involved in Wednesfield in Bloom 2018
Emma Reynolds MP 13 Jul
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, visited Wednesfield to support Wednesfield in Bloom during the day that Heart of England in Bloom judges were there.
Emma visits Wednesfield in Bloom to congratulate the many volunteers involved
Emma Reynolds MP 10 Jul
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, has visited Wednesfield to see this year’s display and to meet with volunteers.
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Features »
Tales of Carribee Island
Lost Wolverhampton 17 Aug
An Island Far Away? Despite sounding somewhat similar to the Caribbean Islands, the area of Wolverhampton City Centre once known as “Carribee Island” was no place in the sun! “CRIBBEY – ISLAND” the place was called, yet twas no harbour ...
The Royal Ballet: La Bayadare
Light House News 12 Aug
NATALIA MAKAROVA’S PRODUCTION OF THIS 19TH-CENTURY CLASSIC BALLET BRINGS AN EXOTIC WORLD OF TEMPLE DANCERS AND NOBLE WARRIORS TO LIFE.
Molly Lewis – Volunteering at CYT – ‘I’m helping out whilst doing something I love’
Central Youth Theatre 8 Aug
Around February/March last year, I decided to take up the great opportunity of volunteering with Acting Up on Thursday afternoons.
#SaveLightHouse campaign builds pace
Light House 6 Aug
Press Release The Black Country’s only independent cinema, Light House in Wolverhampton, housed in the city’s former Chubb Lock Factory is facing closure following a series of cuts unless a partner or major sponsor can be found.
Festival Festivities 2018: Ay! Get away from that food! (Mostly Jazz, Funk and Soul)
Russ L 4 Aug
I decided to try to write about the music festivals this year and (in the process of doing the first one ) decided that I couldn’t be arsed with writing about the actual music too much, and instead would try to identify a theme for each festival.
Cornwall Mini Deaffest 2018
Deaffest 2 Aug
Zebra Access to launch the first ever mini Deaffest, Deaf Film & Arts festival in Cornwall.
August iDJ Cancelled
Light House News 2 Aug
Unfortunately the iDJ Open Deck Night, scheduled for 10th August, has been cancelled.
A MESSAGE FROM MUM
Tigley Textiles Workshop
Wolverhampton Embroiderers’ Guild 30 Jul
Showing samples of what we were going to attempt Simply beautiful Demonstrating the painting on fabric some stitch samples And then we had a go...
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Wolves »
A Love That Knows No Boundaries
Wolves Heroes 16 Aug
Fan’s Heartfelt Chronicle On The Highs And Lows Lawrence Kilkenny as he appears on the Justgiving page he set up to help Parkinson’s.
Leicester City Vs Wolves Preview
Wolves Blog 15 Aug
There were two major positives from the Everton game.
Woodfield On Saudi Experience
Wolves Heroes 13 Aug
McGarry, Allen Also Took Trail To Desert Riches ‘Duggie’ Woodfield (right) with West Midlander Pat Wright in their time together in the Middle East.
Wolves 2 Everton 2
Whoosh! The Curtain Goes Up
Wolves Heroes 10 Aug
Recollections Of Opening Days In History Anticipation and excitement are at fever pitch as Wolves prepare to return to the Premier League stage tomorrow.
Wolves Vs Everton Preview
Wolves Blog 9 Aug
Given what we continue to see off the field, my hopes and expectations on it remain comparatively modest.
Precious Listening
Wolves Heroes 7 Aug
Adding A Voice To The Mystique Of Our Heroes It’s a record! Voices from the dressing room.
Adama Traore: The risk worth taking?
Wolves Blog 7 Aug
Not so long ago rumours about the fastest winger on the planet signing for Wolves would have been met with universal fanfare.
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We are moving
J W HUNT CUP DRAW
Wolverhampton Sporting CFC 8 Aug
1ST ROUND DRAW IS MADE...
LEAGUE CUP DRAW
Wolverhampton Sporting CFC 6 Aug
SPORTING RECEIVE BYE TO ROUND TWO...
August 2018 News
AFC Wulfrunians 6 Aug
League Cup Draw We have been drawn away at fellow Premier Division side Wolverhampton Sporting Community in the Second Round of the League Cup having been given a bye in the First Round.
Pre Season News
AFC Wulfrunians 15 Jul
AFC Wulfrunians 2 Stourbridge 1 – Saturday 14th July 2018 Second half goals from Jordan Broome and Mikey Nelson saw AFC Wulfrunians pick up a 2-1 pre season victory against Evo-Stik Premier Division Central side Stourbridge.
Match Photos
AFC Wulfrunians 14 Jul
AFC Wulfrunians 2 Stourbridge 1 – 14th July 2018 – View HERE AFC Wulfrunians 1 Wolves U23’s 0 – 10th July 2018 – View HERE Photos courtesy of Nigel Cliff...
FA CUP & FA VASE DRAW
Wolverhampton Sporting CFC 6 Jul
Sporting's FA Cup & FA Vase opponents released as Draw is made...
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11/5 A night at the theatre.
on flickr 11 May 17
The Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton.
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UK news
- Antisemitism definition at heart of Labour row 'will silence public discussion', say minority groups
- Westminster crash not thought to be terrorism, investigators believe
- More than 40 per cent increase in children with type 2 diabetes an 'unmitigated disaster', experts say
- HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Portsmouth for historic US trip, amid rumours of potential Trump visit
- Hannah Mackenzie: Body found in search for missing teenager on Isle of Lewis
- Lost contact lens removed from woman's eye after 28 years
- UK weather: The latest Met Office forecast
- Ryanair passenger dressed as Tinkerbell removed from flight by police
- Barry Chuckle funeral: Fans pay tribute to TV comedian at service in Rotherham
- Oil and gas industry 'needs to wake up to cyber threat from hostile states'
International news
- Northern Cyprus looks to Ankara as Turkish lira's woes bite
- Gaza protests: All the latest updates
- Mali re-elects Ibrahim Boubacar Keita: What you should know
- Turkey court rejects US pastor Andrew Brunson release appeal
- How safe are Italy's roads and bridges?
- WHO expects more DRC Ebola cases as violence hampers aid efforts
- Germany reaches deal with Greece to return asylum seekers
- Israeli forces shut down Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
- Six NYC taxi drivers have committed suicide since November
- India's Kerala state devastated by worst flood in a century
- People evacuated from rooftops as Kerala floods kill hundreds
- UN human rights committee asks Brazil to let Lula run in election
- Imran Khan, 'new Pakistan' and the diaspora dilemma
- My take on Jeremy Corbyn's apology
- Imran Khan elected as Pakistan's prime minister
Business »
Protective coatings made by Indestructible – a family-owned company in Sparkhill
West Midlands Producers 9 Aug
‘ Indestructible Paint , a manufacturer of high performance paints and coatings, started in 1978 in a small workshop in Acocks Green.
Salts Healthcare, now at Birmingham’s Advanced Manufacturing Hub in Aston.
West Midlands Producers 17 Jul
Last year Salts Healthcare , which manufactures medical devices, moved into the Apollo building in Birmingham’s Advanced Manufacturing Hub in Aston.
The Times, the FT and the Chancellor focus on late payment
West Midlands Producers 13 May
o Earlier two football clubs were commended on this site: Liverpool managed an average of 27 days, beating Arsenal’s 35.
Post-Brexit, with an ageing workforce and a shortage of graduates with science, engineering or mathematics qualifications, effective training is needed for younger and older workers
West Midlands Producers 18 Feb
In April 2017 an apprenticeship levy was introduced.
Comment: Message to GKN shareholders – stick with it
Birmingham Post 16 Feb
Shareholders now have a choice between what Melrose and current GKN Management are offering, says Professor David Bailey...
West Midlands Mayor guest speaker was at grant-giving charity’s dinner
Birmingham Post 16 Feb
Heart of England Community Foundation trustee Sir Dominic Cadbury welcomed key figures from across the area to a dinner at Muirhead Tower, within the University of Birmingham campus.
GKN to pay shareholders £2.5bn as firm fights off Melrose takeover
Birmingham Post 14 Feb
Latest twist in hostile acquisition drama will see GKN sell off division which could be valued at 2 billion...
Post Office branch returns to Handsworth Wood a decade after closure
Birmingham Post 14 Feb
Community gets their branch back after major cull in 2008...
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Where Are The Stick People?
Inspector Guilfoyle 29 Jul
It’s been quite a few months since I last published a blog post and I’m often asked what’s happened to Stick Child and his friends.
The Professionals
Inspector Guilfoyle 22 Nov
Imagine a police force that handed out firearms to its officers without training them.
Chain Reaction
Inspector Guilfoyle 14 Oct
No, nothing to do with an old Diana Ross track, but the title of a presentation I gave at the UK’s first ever TEDx policing event in Leeds yesterday – #OldBillRebuilt, ably organised by Gareth Stubbs.
Freeze Frame
Inspector Guilfoyle 11 Sep
Watching the TV programme ‘The Force’ last night (which follows the work of officers from Greater Manchester Police), I thought of yet another analogy to help explain why binary comparisons are rubbish.
Schools quiz 2015
WM Fire Service 13 Jul
Pupils from a Sandwell school are celebrating, after taking first place in the final of the West Midlands Fire Service Schools’ Safety Challenge 2015.
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LocalGov »
Operators of Private Hire Vehicles
FOI request: Wolverhampton CC 17 Aug
Clarification sent to Wolverhampton City Council by Lee Ward on 17 August 2018 .
Overgrown trees, 17th August
FixMyStreet: Wolverhampton 17 Aug
2 trees are getting really overgrown now and need to be cut down to a better size.
Database of services
FOI request: Wolverhampton CC 17 Aug
Response by Wolverhampton City Council to Tay Jiva on 17 August 2018 .
Parking systems enquiry
FOI request: Wolverhampton CC 17 Aug
Response by Wolverhampton City Council to E.
Parking systems enquiry
FOI request: Wolverhampton CC 17 Aug
Request sent to Wolverhampton City Council by E.
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Events »
The Big Lebowski 20th Anniversary
Light House 15 Aug
For one night only, join us for a special 20th anniversary screening of this cult classic.
Classic Cinema and Cream Tea: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Light House 15 Aug
Join us for the latest in our Classic Cinema and Cream Tea series.
Alpha
Joe Bayliss – Album launch
Newhampton Arts Centre 15 Aug
Joe appears at the NAC for the first time to launch his new album – BOOK OF LIFE.
Anchor & Hope
King Of Thieves
Light House 13 Aug
A caper film about the unlikely gang of retirees that pulled off the daring Hatton Garden Jewellery heist of 2015.
The Wife
The Royal Ballet: La Bayadare
Light House News 12 Aug
NATALIA MAKAROVA’S PRODUCTION OF THIS 19TH-CENTURY CLASSIC BALLET BRINGS AN EXOTIC WORLD OF TEMPLE DANCERS AND NOBLE WARRIORS TO LIFE.
The Royal Ballet: Flight Pattern Triple Bill
Light House 12 Aug
TWO RECENT WORKS AND ONE WORLD PREMIERE SHOWCASE THE CONTEMPORARY FACE OF THE ROYAL BALLET.
The Royal Ballet: Mayerling
Light House 12 Aug
DANGEROUS DESIRES, FAMILY SECRETS AND POLITICAL INTRIGUES TWIST THROUGH EVERY MOMENT OF DARING CHOREOGRAPHY IN KENNETH MACMILLAN’S BALLET INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS.
The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
Light House 12 Aug
A CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AND A CLASSIC WITH A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE HEARTS OF BALLET FANS AROUND THE WORLD.
Raising the Bar
Newhampton Arts Centre 7 Aug
A big well done to all of our NACtivist’s who helped to organise and raise an amazing £362.40 for Newhampton Arts Centre at this years fundraising fete.
Keep the Kids cool this Summer!
Newhampton Arts Centre 7 Aug
With 6 weeks holiday during the summer, children are likely to get bored and want to do something fun and creative to as the time.
Ouch! by Rhubarb Theatre
Newhampton Arts Centre 7 Aug
Billy is fed-up and stuck in a hospital room but all that’s about to change.
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Wolverhampton Forum
Emma calls on government to ban the sale of zombie knives 
Emma Reynolds MP 16 AugEmma Reynolds, MP for Wolverhampton North East and Pat McFadden MP, have recently written to the Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, to urge the government to ban the sale of so-called “zombie knifes” that people can still purchase legally and that are...