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Wolverhampton's Central Library will welcome customers through its doors for for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic on Monday (19 April).

Thousands more life-saving Covid-19 jabs have been given in Wolverhampton – with increasing numbers of people having now received both doses.

The mobile Covid-19 testing unit is available in Merridale until Sunday (18 April), before moving to West Park next week.

People heading off to the pub this weekend are being urged to ensure they stay safe and follow the measures which are in place to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Figures released today (Friday 16 April 2021) show that 97.4% of children have secured a place at one of their preferred infant or primary schools in Wolverhampton – with 89% getting their first-choice school.

The famous Tamworth annual St George’s Day celebrations organised by Tamworth Borough Council’s Arts & Events team is set to make a virtual return for 2021.

With more retailers now open following the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions this week, people are being reminded that they must wear a face covering when they are off to the shops.

Two children have been taken on blue lights to the region’s paediatric major trauma centre after a two car collision that left six people hurt.

Free Covid-19 home test kits can be picked up at even more locations in Wolverhampton from this week

Customers and retailers are being urged to act responsibily and help keep the city’s shops Covid-secure.

Everyone aged 45 or over in Wolverhampton is now eligible to get their life-saving Covid-19 vaccination

Have a happy and safe Vaisakhi is the call to all, as Hindus and Sikhs celebrate this important spring festival today (13 April).

Hundreds of local businesses are signing up for financial support of up to £10,000 to provide regular rapid Covid-19 testing for staff – and there's still time for other employers to apply.

The leader of one of Wolverhampton’s mosques, along with the city’s health chief, are together calling on people to take care and celebrate Ramadan safely this year.

The mobile COVID-19 testing unit is available at Nishkam Primary School this week.

Wolverhampton's Director of Public Health has called on the city's residents to keep up the good work and not let their guard down as the national Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed further this week.

Nearly 140,000 life-saving Covid-19 jabs have now been given in Wolverhampton – with increasing numbers of people receiving their second dose.

Markets in Bilston, Wednesfield and Wolverhampton City Centre are set to welcome back non-essential traders from Monday (April 12).

Wolverhampton is gearing up for the reopening of non-essential shops and personal care premises - such as hairdressers and nail salons - from Monday (April 12).

As part of its preparations for the launch of the Clean Air Zone on 1 June 2021 Birmingham City Council has to date issued just over £1 million in Clean Air Zone grants to Birmingham-licensed hackney carriage and private hire drivers.

People are being reminded to get their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine as soon as it is due.

With just a few days left to register, businesses in Wolverhampton are urged to sign up to provide routine testing for their employees, before the deadline passes.

Voluntary groups who work with children and young people in Wolverhampton are being encouraged to apply for funding to deliver activities, workshops and projects.

A comprehensive review was launched in November 2020 to assess the impact and effectiveness of the emergency transport measures introduced as Birmingham emerged from the national lockdown.

With less than two months to go until the launch of Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone, the City Council has published its Air Quality Action Plan 2021.

Wolverhampton schools have been praised for their 'magnificent' efforts in ensuring secondary pupils have been able to access Covid-19 testing to support their safe return to the classroom.

The mobile COVID-19 testing unit is available at Phoenix Park, Wolverhampton, this week.

Nearly 130,000 life-saving Covid-19 jabs have now been given in Wolverhampton – with people reminded to get theirs as soon as they are eligible to do so.

Wulfrunians are being reminded they must stay outside if they are meeting up with others this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend.

The City of Wolverhampton Council is encouraging people to have their say about Healthwatch Wolverhampton, an organisation which champions the views of local people who use health and social care services.

A school crossing patrol officer is retiring after two decades of helping school children safely across the road.

People who are coming out of ‘shielding’ today (Thursday 1 April) are being urged to take care and stay safe from coronavirus in the weeks and months ahead.

April is Stress Awareness Month, and people are being urged to take time out to look after themselves and move from a state of distress to one of de-stress over the next 30 days.

The mobile Covid-19 rapid test unit is at Bantock Park throughout the Bank Holiday Weekend.

There is additional time for people to have their say about community day activities for some of the Wolverhampton’s most vulnerable residents.

West Midlands Ambulance Service is launching a new campaign just in time for Easter half term, which encourages young children to learn important and life-saving skills.

Deborah Cadman, the current chief executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority, has been appointed interim chief executive of Birmingham City Council.

Covid-19 rapid home test kits can now be picked up from more locations in Wolverhampton.

Revised opening times will be in operation at the city's rapid Covid-19 test centres over the Easter weekend.

Employers in Wolverhampton are being urged to move quickly and sign up for support – including financial help – to provide routine Covid-19 testing for their workforce.

Relatives or friends of a woman who passed away recently are being asked to get in touch with the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Court of Protection Team so that her funeral can be arranged.

The over 50s and people with underlying health conditions are reminded they can get their first life-saving Covid-19 jab without prior appointment at Aldersley Leisure Village this week.

Applications to the Government’s Business Restart Grants scheme will go live to City of Wolverhampton businesses on Thursday (April 1).

Businesses with vehicles that may be subject to the daily charge when Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone launches on 1 June 2021 can join a demonstration of the payment service.

Two men have been taken to hospital after a gas explosion at a property in Walsall this morning.

Shropshire Floats, based in the North Shropshire village of Myddle, is getting ready to re-open on April 12. Due to the three national lockdowns over the last year this will be the fourth time the business has opened since launching as the county’s first floatation centre in December 2019.

The mobile Covid-19 rapid test unit is back at Bantock Park this week.

As coronavirus restrictions are eased slightly further this week, people are being urged to do all they can to ensure the current Covid-19 lockdown is our last.

Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has been chosen as the charity which will benefit from River Island’s festive fundraising this year, meaning a huge boost to families needing specialist equipment across the UK.

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A new charity shop has officially opened its doors in the city centre.