Eleanor Lawson

5 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Eleanor Lawson

Image source, City of Wolverhampton CouncilImage caption, Wolverhampton residents are being asked for their views on how to protect and develop Smestow Valley Local Nature ReserveWolverhampton residents are being invited to give their views on ways to protect and develop the wildlife, heritage and natural beauty of Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve.

5 days ago | bbc.com | Eleanor Lawson

New scheme to care for police force's 250 dogsEleanor LawsonWest Midlands PCCA new animal welfare volunteer team has been launched in a bid to protect the 250 police dogs working for West Midlands PoliceA new animal welfare volunteer scheme has been launched as part of protecting police dogs working for West Midlands Police.

6 days ago | bbc.com | Eleanor Lawson

Name revealed for new independent city cinemaEleanor LawsonCity of Wolverhampton CouncilCouncil leader Stephen Simkins, PDJ director James Jervis and councillor Chris Burden between screens one and two of the new cinemaThe name of a new independent cinema in Wolverhampton's Grade II listed Chubb Building has been revealed. Lockworks Cinema is taking over the space that was previously The Light House, an independent cinema and arts venue which closed in 2022 after 35 years.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Eleanor Lawson

Appeal launched as swans killed in 'cruel attack'Eleanor LawsonTelford & Wrekin PoliceThe swans, which had been incubating 11 eggs, were fatally shot in a 'cruel attack' in NewportPolice are appealing for information after a pair of nesting swans were "unlawfully killed" in Shropshire. The two swans had been incubating their eggs on a nest at the Newport Canal in Victoria Park, Newport, when they were killed.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Eleanor Lawson

Parking plea as 999 crews unable to reach personEleanor LawsonBBCEmergency services were unable to reach someone seeking assistance due to "poorly parked cars", police saidPolice have asked people visiting a moorland nature reserve to park carefully after 999 crews were unable to reach a member of the public who had called for helpStaffordshire Moorlands Police issued an appeal on Facebook urging the public to park appropriately after an incident at the Roaches in Upper Hulme, Staffordshire.