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BBC News
25-07-2025
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Wolverhampton Art Gallery hosts exhibition that showcases people's hobbies
More than a thousand items have been donated to what organisers say is the largest-ever exhibition of the UK's As You Really Are is being held at Wolverhampton Art Gallery until 5 October and has objects on show that have been created, modified or collected by hobbyists from across the said there were more than 150 exhibitors covering "a true treasure trove" of items, including mythological creatures, handcrafted objects, 1980s milk bottles and TV and music exhibition opened on 12 July but an official launch is being held from Friday and over the weekend. Hetain Patel, an award-winning artist and Spiderman enthusiast from Bolton, has been involved in the exhibition and made a film about the passion and creativity people put into their hobbies, the city council exhibition opened in Croydon, south London, last year and is touring the UK in 2025 and 2026.A spokesperson for the City of Wolverhampton Council said there was "amazing range" of objects on display."Visitors have been incredibly enthusiastic so far and our visitor comments book has already needed to be extended," they said."They are impressed by the creative talent of local people, and the vast number of objects. "We're expecting many repeat visits as people point out that they see new things they hadn't noticed the first time."Organisers appealed for donations earlier this year and said they were getting a positive loaned items are from hobbyists - someone who takes part in an activity on an ongoing basis - in Wolverhampton, The Black Country and across the West Midlands. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
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Man arrested as hundreds of cannabis plants seized
A man has been arrested after a large cannabis farm with more than 300 plants was discovered. Police were called to a building on High Street, Rowley Regis, Sandwell, on Friday to help British Gas make it safe. After getting inside, officers found the "substantial" cannabis farm with the plants spread across several floors, West Midlands Police said. The plants were seized and a man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and abstracting electricity. He was released on bail while inquiries continued. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. West Midlands Police
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Three men arrested after drugs found at shop
Three men have been arrested after drugs were found at a shop in Wolverhampton. Police seized about 6kg (13lb) of suspected cannabis at the convenience store on Newhampton Road West in Whitmore Reans, after responding to reports from local residents. The men, aged 40, 60 and 61, were arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply and released, two with strict bail conditions, as inquiries continue. During a search of the premises officers seized around 3kg (7lb) of suspected cannabis as well as several blocks which are believed to be cannabis resin. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. West Midlands Police
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Arrests and knife seizures in police day of action
Police have raided a Wolverhampton business suspected of being a brothel, as part of an operation targeting anti-social behaviour, exploitation and gang activity. A number of people at the premises were safeguarded, West Midlands Police said, as officers also seized 500 knives from a shop in Whitmore Reans which were not kept securely. Nineteen people were arrested in the one-day operation for offences ranging from drug supply and burglary to threats to kill. Ch Supt Jenny Skyrme said: "We want to protect the people of Wolverhampton from harm and deal with those people who are committing crime, and those efforts are on-going each and every day." Officers joined up with Trading Standards, the force's off-road bike team and drone unit, as well as its serious organised crime and exploitation team to conduct patrols, visit premises and carry out enforcement and education activities. Off-road bike officers patrolled hot spots in Bilston and police officers visited city centre pubs and nightspots during the evening, carrying out checks and making sure people were getting home safely. Weapon sweeps were also carried out and Class A drugs were recovered, leading to men being arrested on suspicion of intent to supply following a warrant in Whitmore Reans and a car being stopped in Dudley Road, the force said. Ch Supt Skyrme said Operation Advance was "a day of arrests, seizures and high-profile activities and these positive results were also backed up with many opportunities to connect with the residents and people across the city. "We know that having those conversations with the people we serve is vital as it helps us understand the issues that are concerning them most," she added. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. City-wide operation to fight gang violence West Midlands Police
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Two teenagers arrested after machete find
Two teenagers have been arrested after a machete was recovered. Officers on patrol in Wednesbury at about 21:30 BST on Sunday spotted two males on bikes acting suspiciously. They rode away when approached. A 17-year-old and a 18-year-old were later detained by police and after a search of Planetary Road, a knife was found, West Midlands Police said. The pair remain in custody after being arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. West Midlands Police
