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School revamps coming sooner than planned?

In a surprise move by Wolverhampton’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) scheme, Coppice Performing Arts College and Wednesfield High could be set for revamps ahead of schedule. A multi-million-pound project at Deansfield High secondary school in Wolverhampton which was due to start in May 2011 looks set to be postponed as teachers and governors […]

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Car Stolen at Knifepoint in Stubby Lane

From West Midlands Police: DETECTIVES have launched an investigation after a motorist was robbed of his car by armed men in Wednesfield. The robbers struck as the man was driving his BMW convertible along Stubby Lane at 5.35pm yesterday (Tuesday 29 September). As he pulled away outside the J Doctor Pharmacy, the two men approached […]

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Wolverhampton Homes: Have Your Say

Would you like to have a say in the future decisions that Wolverhampton Homes make about your council property? If so, read on… ‘Get Togethers with Wolverhampton Homes’ are a new initiative aimed at involving tenants in the decision making process and will be held at four locations across the City, including Wednesfield. Tenants and […]

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Fallings Park Pensioner mad about model lorries

Pensioner Jack Spittle, from Fallings Park is one of Wolverhampton’s most recognisable old faces from the haulage industry but he has never made a penny out of his real talent – despite getting offers of £2,000 on several occasions. Via Trucks that Jack built in perfect miniature: Express & Star.

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Advice on Distraction Burglaries

West Midlands Police have reported a number of ‘distraction burglaries’ this week in the Wednesfield area and local officers believe that a group of burglars are targeting elderly and vulnerable people. Two incidents were reported to detectives in Wednesfield on 22nd September where men posing as ‘Water Board’ officials conned their way into the homes […]

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Aldi update: Bentley Bridge store opening date confirmed

According to the store locator on the Aldi website, the new Aldi supermarket at Bentley Bridge in Wednesfield (see original story) is due to open it’s doors on Thursday 3rd December, 2009. Store opening times: Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 8.00pm Saturday: 8.30am – 8.00pm Sunday: 10.00am – 4.00pm Opening 3rd December 2009 Store address: […]

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Assault in Harlech Park, Willenhall – WM Police appeals for help

West Midlands Police are investigating an incident where a 13-year-old girl was assaulted and robbed in Harlech Park, on Harlech Rd, Willenhall on Saturday 19th September. The youngster was with a large group of young people in the park on Saturday afternoon. At around 3pm the girl was subjected to verbal abuse before being assaulted […]

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