Inside Wolverhampton: The Shoplifting Capital of the West Midlands Friday, March 27, 2026 wolverhampton shoplifting theft retail crime westmidlands security community policing prevention Wolverhampton has earned a troubling reputation as the shoplifting capital of the West Midlands, recording more than 104 offences per 10,000 people. This high rate of retail theft has raised concerns among local businesses, … Read More
Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital Urgent and Emergency Services Rated as ‘Requires Improvement’ Friday, March 27, 2026 wolverhampton cqc emergency healthcare hospital inspection patientsafety staffing clinicalmanagement nhs The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has downgraded the urgent and emergency services at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital from ‘good’ to ‘requires improvement’, citing significant issues that could jeopardize patient safety. … Read More
Inside Wolverhampton: Why It’s Known as the West Midlands’ ‘Shoplifting Capital’ Friday, March 27, 2026 wolverhampton shoplifting retailcrime westmidlands police security community theft crimeprevention shops Wolverhampton has earned the unfortunate title of ‘shoplifting capital’ of the West Midlands, a fact confirmed by recent research from LEI Register using Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. The city recorded 104.73 … Read More
Plan for New Veterinary Hospital Proposed on Former West Midlands Land Rover Dealership Site Thursday, March 26, 2026 veterinary hospital wolverhampton development planning architecture healthcare demolition landscaping construction Plans have been submitted to Wolverhampton City Council to transform the former Land Rover showroom site at the corner of Stafford Street and Bone Mill Lane into a modern veterinary hospital. The applicant, Wolverhampton … Read More
Wolves, Tommy Doyle, and Birmingham City's Transfer Outlook This Summer Tuesday, March 24, 2026 tommydoyle birminghamcity wolverhampton championship transfer wolves midfielder loan football promotion sport Tommy Doyle’s future in the West Midlands remains uncertain as the Championship season draws to a close. Currently on loan at Birmingham City from Wolverhampton Wanderers, Doyle’s move was initially set to become permanent if … Read More
The Road So Dangerous It’s Been Closed for Over a Month Due to Potholes Saturday, March 21, 2026 potholes roadclosure bilbrook wolverhampton repairs safety pavement staffordshire highways transport Barnhurst Lane in Bilbrook, Wolverhampton, has remained closed for more than a month due to severe pothole damage that has made the road unsafe for drivers. Originally shut on February 19 and expected to reopen by February … Read More