Drivers Stranded in Floodwater at Two Midland Locations Over the Weekend Monday, February 9, 2026 floodwater midlands drivers staffordshire rescue lichfield wolverhampton safety emergency flooding Two drivers found themselves stranded in floodwater at different locations in the West Midlands over the weekend, after heavy downpours rendered their vehicles immobile. The first incident occurred on Croxall Road in … Read More
‘Cramped’ HMO Conversion Rejected Over Crime Concerns in Wolverhampton Neighborhood Monday, February 9, 2026 hmo wolverhampton planning crime community housing spacestandards noise council heathtown The City of Wolverhampton Council has refused an application to convert a home on Woden Road into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO), citing concerns that the change would exacerbate crime and community disorder … Read More
Beloved ‘Gentle Giant’ Pub Chef Dies After Rare Gangrene Infection Sunday, February 8, 2026 gangrene sepsis death wolverhampton chef pub friendship memorial art community Scott Reynolds, a much-loved pub chef from Wolverhampton, has died after a seemingly minor cut on his leg developed into a rare and aggressive form of gangrene. The 47-year-old’s condition worsened despite treatment, … Read More
Wolverhampton Bar and Grill Faces Licence Review Over Unreported Late-Night Fight Thursday, February 5, 2026 wolverhampton licensing police bar violence cctv safety incident responsibility alcohol West Midlands Police have called for a review of the licence held by The Garden Bar in Lanesfield, Wolverhampton, following an unreported late-night brawl in December last year. Jasvir Singh Johal, the licence holder of the … Read More
Ambitious £12.5m Bin Depot and Taxi Office Set to Transform Wolverhampton Wednesday, February 4, 2026 wolverhampton depot regeneration electricvehicles sustainability brewersyard taxilicensing construction carbonneutral wholesalemarket Wolverhampton Council has secured planning permission for a new £12.5 million depot and taxi licensing office, marking a significant step in the city’s regeneration efforts. The new facility on Hickman Avenue will house the … Read More
Van and Lorry Crackdown in Wolverhampton Leads to Seizures, Fines, and Dangerous Weapon Arrest Monday, February 2, 2026 wolverhampton van lorry crackdown roadsafety dvsa arrest traffictickets vehicleseizure offensiveweapon A recent crackdown in Wolverhampton targeted van and lorry drivers, resulting in the stopping of over 20 vehicles suspected of being dangerous or illegally driven. The multi-agency road safety operation, conducted on January … Read More