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- 11th June 2026
A local historian will be shining the spotlight on the history of Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend – just one of a series of heritage themed events taking place at Central Library over the coming months.
- 10th June 2026
The history of one of the West Midlands most important businesses is being preserved for future generations by Wolverhampton City Archives.
Planning approval has been granted for the former Lloyds Bank building in Wolverhampton city centre to be converted to 18 apartments and offices with a ground floor café – boosting the high street.
- 9th June 2026
Shropshire Festivals has announced the launch of a garden competition for local schools and community groups.
- 9th June 2026
Shrewsbury Food Festival will return to the Quarry on June 27th and 28th. It has won ‘Festival of the Year’ at the West Midlands Tourism Awards for the last three years running, and was recently nominated for the Midlands Food, Drink & Hospitality Awards after winning Food/Drink Festival of the Year at last year’s ceremony.
The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Bernie Bentick, will be swapping the comfort of his bed for a sleeping bag on Thursday as he takes part in the Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation's annual Sleep Out Under the Stars event at the Croud Meadow.
Prom season is just around the corner and those using luxury hire vehicles for pupils’ parties across the city are reminded to double check companies are licensed.
If you're searching for things to do in Northamptonshire or planning a relaxing weekend break in the heart of England, Kettering Park Hotel & Spa is the perfect base from which to explore this diverse and historic county.
- 5th June 2026
With youth homelessness rising and hundreds of young people across the West Midlands facing an uncertain future, St Basils is urging walkers to lace up their boots and take part in its Hike for Homeless challenge later this month.
An independent retailers association has published its latest retail crime survey, with findings that paint an increasingly urgent picture of the pressures facing independent businesses across the UK.