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Don’t drop guard warning as Covid cases fall but deaths rise
Covid-19 infection rates in Wolverhampton are starting to fall but remain among the highest in England.
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Archives funding for City Archives oral history project
Wolverhampton City Archives has been awarded £7,000 for an oral history project that aims to capture the history of the city and its people.
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MAN FATALLY INJURED IN HOUSE FIRE
A man has died following a house fire yesterday.
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Remember to continue following rules after having Covid-19 jab
eople who have received their Covid-19 vaccine are reminded that they must continue to follow the lockdown rules afterwards.
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Alexander Stadium contractor announces second round of You Matter Communities scheme
McLaughlin & Harvey, lead contractor at the Alexander Stadium Redevelopment, has announced a second round of the You Matter Communities scheme – with a focus on tacking the local impact of COVID-19.
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Council Thanks Public For Reporting Rule Breakers
City of Wolverhampton Council is taking a tougher stance on enforcement action against businesses that are flouting coronavirus restrictions in response to the high number of Covid-19 cases in the city.
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Railway station works on track as Interchange wins award
Exterior works on phase two of Wolverhampton’s new railway station building are nearing completion in line with a spring opening to the public.
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Fifth Covid-19 rapid testing centre opens in city
Wolverhampton's fifth Covid-19 rapid testing centre welcomes its first visitors today (Friday 22 January, 2021).
LGBTQ+ News
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Tom Aspaul Unveils Short Film/Music Video
This October sees Tom Aspaul unveil the long-awaited short film to accompany his critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Black Country Disco’ - ‘Black Country Disco: The Movie’
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Pope Francis Endorses Same Sex Civil Unions
Pope Francis has endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film Festival.
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Gorgeous Nightclub receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund
Gorgeous Nightclub in Wolverhampton has been awarded £50,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today.
National News
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COVID-19: Boris Johnson 'deeply sorry' as over 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths recorded in UK
Boris Johnson has told the country he is "deeply sorry for every life that has been lost" as the UK surpassed 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths.
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COVID-19: 100 million coronavirus cases recorded worldwide - a year after virus first officially diagnosed
The 100 millionth coronavirus case has been recorded worldwide - just over a year since the first officially diagnosed case of the deadly virus.
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COVID-19: Living in the UK's deadliest place for coronavirus
Debbie Mountjoy couldn't be with her brother Darren as he lay in intensive care with coronavirus.
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COVID-19: How does the number of coronavirus deaths in the UK compare with other countries?
Statistics can be a blunt instrument.
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COVID-19: Boris Johnson warns EU against restrictions on coronavirus vaccine supplies
Boris Johnson has warned against the placing of restrictions on COVID vaccines after the EU threatened to put controls on the export of doses to Britain.
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COVID-19: Ireland's lockdown extended until 5 March, Prime Minister Micheal Martin says
Ireland's coronavirus lockdown has been extended by several weeks until 5 March, Prime Minister Micheal Martin has said.
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COVID-19 could become 'much more treatable' in next six to 18 months, NHS boss tells MPs
Coronavirus could become a "much more treatable disease" in the next six to 18 months, the head of the NHS in England has told MPs.
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Shootings in London on the rise despite lockdown, police reveal
The number of shootings in London is on the rise, despite the capital being in lockdown for significant parts of last year.
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Manchester Arena bomber would have detonated 'even if police had intervened', inquiry hears
The Manchester Arena bomber would still have blown himself up and killed many of those around him - even if he had been confronted as he lay in wait to launch his attack, a lawyer for police has told the inquiry.
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COVID-19 vaccine: Stars bust myths in video urging people from ethnic minority communities to get the jab
Stars including Romesh Ranganathan, Meera Syal and Adil Ray have joined forces to counter coronavirus vaccination myths among ethnic minority communities.
UK News
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COVID-19: Living in the UK's deadliest place for coronavirus
Debbie Mountjoy couldn't be with her brother Darren as he lay in intensive care with coronavirus.
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COVID-19: Boris Johnson 'deeply sorry' as over 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths recorded in UK
Boris Johnson has told the country he is "deeply sorry for every life that has been lost" as the UK surpassed 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths.
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Manchester Arena bomber would have detonated 'even if police had intervened', inquiry hears
The Manchester Arena bomber would still have blown himself up and killed many of those around him - even if he had been confronted as he lay in wait to launch his attack, a lawyer for police has told the inquiry.
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COVID-19: On-duty Metropolitan Police officers fined for breaking coronavirus rules at station - by having haircuts
More than 30 police officers are to be fined £200 each because they broke coronavirus rules while on duty - by having their hair cut.
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COVID-19 vaccine: Stars bust myths in video urging people from ethnic minority communities to get the jab
Stars including Romesh Ranganathan, Meera Syal and Adil Ray have joined forces to counter coronavirus vaccination myths among ethnic minority communities.
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COVID-19: Boris Johnson warns EU against restrictions on coronavirus vaccine supplies
Boris Johnson has warned against the placing of restrictions on COVID vaccines after the EU threatened to put controls on the export of doses to Britain.
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Shootings in London on the rise despite lockdown, police reveal
The number of shootings in London is on the rise, despite the capital being in lockdown for significant parts of last year.
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COVID-19: How does the number of coronavirus deaths in the UK compare with other countries?
Statistics can be a blunt instrument.
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COVID-19 could become 'much more treatable' in next six to 18 months, NHS boss tells MPs
Coronavirus could become a "much more treatable disease" in the next six to 18 months, the head of the NHS in England has told MPs.
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COVID-19: Baby shower revellers warned by police after rule-breaking party is broken up
A baby shower, attended by more than 20 people which was breaching lockdown rules, had to be broken up by police.
World News
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COVID-19: 100 million coronavirus cases recorded worldwide - a year after virus first officially diagnosed
The 100 millionth coronavirus case has been recorded worldwide - just over a year since the first officially diagnosed case of the deadly virus.
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Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte resigns
Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte has resigned, according to the country's president.
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India protests: Farmers armed with sticks and spears clash with police in Delhi
A young man on a horse charges into a wall of policemen securing the outer ring road of India's capital, Delhi.
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COVID-19: Brazil crisis like 'medieval plague' as patients suffocate without oxygen
Conditions in the city of Manaus, deep in the Amazon rainforest where the Brazilian variant of COVID-19 is believed to have originated, are now so bad that people are suffocating in hospital beds without oxygen.
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COVID-19: Ireland's lockdown extended until 5 March, Prime Minister Micheal Martin says
Ireland's coronavirus lockdown has been extended by several weeks until 5 March, Prime Minister Micheal Martin has said.
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HSBC says 'we can't cherry pick laws' as bank accused of aiding democracy crackdown
The head of HSBC has told MPs that he "can't cherry pick which laws to follow" as he defended the bank over claims that it is helping China crack down on democracy in Hong Kong.
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COVID-19: Dozens arrested during anti curfew rioting in Netherlands
At least 70 people have been arrested after a third night of protests in the Netherlands.
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Midwest US braced for 'historic' snowstorm with up to a foot set to fall in hours
A major winter storm has caused disruption across Midwest America - with a warning of a "historic" snowfall on the way.
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Senior North Korean diplomat defects to South Korea, reports claim
A North Korean diplomat who served as the country's acting ambassador to Kuwait has defected to South Korea, according to legislators who were briefed by Seoul's spy agency.
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COVID-19: WHO's new coronavirus treatment guidelines - what's changed and why
New advice on how to treat coronavirus has been issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO) - as it also begins a wide-reaching study into the effects of so-called "long COVID".
Entertainment
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Britain's Got Talent could be scrapped for 2021 due to COVID restrictions
Britain's Got Talent could be scrapped in 2021 due to the coronavirus crisis, Sky News understands.
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COVID-19 vaccine: Stars bust myths in video urging people from ethnic minority communities to get the jab
Stars including Romesh Ranganathan, Meera Syal and Adil Ray have joined forces to counter coronavirus vaccination myths among ethnic minority communities.
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Jennifer Lopez: 'Please don't call me a liar,' says star as she addresses Botox speculation
Jennifer Lopez has spoken out to set the record straight on speculation that she has had Botox, saying to her detractors: "Please don't call me a liar."
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Disney to update Jungle Cruise ride after racism allegations
Disney has said it is updating its Jungle Cruise ride at theme parks in the US following allegations of racism.
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COVID-19: Luxembourg live music experiment could help 'prepare for return to live events'
A live music experiment is set to take place in Luxembourg, with organisers saying it is hoped the shows could help pave the way for the return of gigs.
Sports
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Thomas Tuchel named Chelsea head coach after Frank Lampard sacking
Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new head coach of Chelsea.
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Frank Lampard's Chelsea sacking: How it unfolded - reporter's notebook
Chelsea have named Thomas Tuchel as their new head coach after sacking Frank Lampard on Monday. Sky Sports News reporter Kaveh Solhekol chronicles the last 24 hours of Lampard's reign at Stamford Bridge...
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Thomas Tuchel: Why Chelsea chief Roman Abramovich turned to ex-PSG boss
After Frank Lampard's sacking by Chelsea, what prompted Roman Abramovich to make Thomas Tuchel his 12th permanent manager in less than 18 years?
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Aston Villa transfer news: Morgan Sanson joins from Marseille in £14m deal
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Morgan Sanson from Marseille on a four-and-a-half-year deal, subject to international clearance.
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Six Nations: Jack Willis replaces injured Sam Underhill in England squad
Sam Underhill has withdrawn from England's Six Nations squad with a hip injury and been replaced by Wasps' Jack Willis.
Politics
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COVID-19: Boris Johnson 'deeply sorry' as over 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths recorded in UK
Boris Johnson has told the country he is "deeply sorry for every life that has been lost" as the UK surpassed 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths.
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COVID-19: Boris Johnson warns EU against restrictions on coronavirus vaccine supplies
Boris Johnson has warned against the placing of restrictions on COVID vaccines after the EU threatened to put controls on the export of doses to Britain.
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COVID-19: Hotel quarantine decision 'this evening' as Scotland warns it could impose tougher border measures than England
An announcement on mandatory hotel quarantine will be made later, a government minister has told Sky News, as he said it was "far too early" for Britons to be thinking about booking a summer holiday.
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COVID-19: Conservative MP Brendan Clarke-Smith, 40, defends accepting offer of 'left over' vaccine
A Conservative MP has defended accepting a coronavirus vaccine, despite not being in one of the top priority groups.
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COVID-19: 'Far too early' for Britons to think about booking summer holidays. minister says
It is "far too early" for Britons to be thinking about booking a summer holiday, a minister has told Sky News.