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BBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Rescued kittens in Wolverhampton named Ozzy and Sharon
Two rescued new-born kittens found covered in maggots next to two dead siblings have been named Ozzy and feline pair, thought to be about a week old, were found by "a kind-hearted lady" in her garden in the Whitmore Reans area of Wolverhampton, with no mother around, and were "in a very bad way".Both are being helped by Wings and Paws Rescue in Wolverhampton, with a spokesperson saying: "They're only a week or so old - how could we say no to helping them?"They are now being hand-reared with our very experienced fosterer and are already doing much better." "Keep fighting little ones, we've got you now," the spokesperson said. The pair's fosterer said she had struggled to find names for them that she hadn't used before."We have about eight Hollys," she said."I thought it would be nice to honour Ozzy by naming the kittens after him and Sharon. "The last lot were after Peppa Pig's friends and new baby sister." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
12-08-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Council overruled on 5G phone tower in Whitmore Reans
The City of Wolverhampton Council has been overruled on a move to stop a 5G tower from being built in front of a planned new housing authority refused a plan to install a 20m (65ft) 5G tower in Craddock Street, Whitmore Reans, because it would be "to the detriment" of future despite admitting the tower would "harm the character" of the area, a government planning inspector has allowed the work to go "social and economical benefits" outweighed any visual flaws, the inspector said, adding they disagreed with the council in that the tower was not "unduly incongruous or overbearing" and would not be an "untypical" feature of the street. The plans by Cornerstone Telecommunications had asked for permission to install the tower and equipment opposite Gill's Bar and Banqueting, the former Pegasus pub, and the old Grasshoppers building which was destroyed by a huge fire in now empty site has appeared in the council's housing plans since the early 90s and was included in various development plans and housing documents without action – and most recently appeared as a potential site for up to 48 new the tower in 2024 the council also stated: "The size and appearance of the monopole and equipment cabinets would create visual clutter and introduce an overly prominent, incongruous and alien feature to the street-scene."But the planning inspector said alongside their decision, while "the proposed monopole would exceed that of other structures, it would be located along an urban street where other utilitarian structures are visible, and in front of a rather stark and functional palisade fence"."Due to its conspicuous height and functional appearance the siting and appearance of the proposal would cause harm to the character and appearance of the area."However, given the surrounding context of a busy urban street scape and commercial development, the scale of this harm would be limited." This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
16-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Wolverhampton: 'There's good and bad everywhere you go'
Maria Billington describes Wolverhampton's Gatis Community Space as a "green oasis in a urban jungle". Hidden away in the built-up area of Whitmore Reans, it has a charming collection of gardens where wildlife grows free and there is space for children to play. Projects are run here to help those of all ages living with poverty, as well as health and housing issues. Despite pockets of deprivation, Ms Billington explained Whitmore Reans was often misunderstood and had a strong community spirit. "People don't realise how wonderful Whitmore Reans is," she said. "We've got some fantastic organisations here." The BBC has been speaking to community organisations throughout Wolverhampton to find out how they are helping those in need. The city is among the most deprived areas in the West Midlands, but it has been targeted for major investment in recent years. People like Ms Billington believe that while there is still work to be done, it is a place on the up. The community worker said groups like hers were "leading the way" to show the city had a lot to offer, despite sometimes being painted in an "unfair light". "In diverse communities there can be a lot tensions," she said. "We think it is part of our job to celebrate those differences and bring people together." It is a view echoed by Samuel Henry. He is Wolverhampton's bicycle mayor and runs a community interest company called No Limits to Health. "We're all serious about changing the image of Wolverhampton," he said. "It has had a poor perception as the small sister to Birmingham but we have our own bell to ring."The 59-year-old is starting a bike bus initiative in Bilston to help children and parents become more active, and has also set up a cycle hub in Heath Town. Heath Town is another area with what he called a "bad reputation" for social deprivation, high unemployment and crime. But Mr Henry said it had improved greatly, and was now among a number of areas that he felt were now unrecognisable due to investment. "You can find good and bad in everywhere you go," he said. "It's about how people feel about where they live that makes that place a good place." But in some places, like the Scotlands Estate in the north-east of the city, some feel there is still more to be done. David Chadwick is a volunteer director at the Big Venture Centre which supports people who need it through discounted food and clothes. "Without us a lot of families would suffer and that's why we're here," he said. Mr Chadwick explained the area was a place where "everybody will help everybody" despite having issues with crime and deprivation. But he said the number of food parcels handed out by the organisation had risen sharply, and more needed to be done to help families with the cost of living. "We have a wonderful community that support us," he said. "We're here to try and give to the community what they're missing out on because of cuts from here there and everywhere." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
12-06-2025
- BBC News
Wolverhampton witness appeal after crash assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver was reportedly assaulted following a crash in said a grey VW Golf and a man riding a black mountain bike collided on Clifford Street, in Whitmore Reans, at about 16:20 BST on the incident, it was the understood the cyclist approached the car and "assaulted the driver", West Midlands Police men then left the scene, with the cyclist heading in the direction of Albert Road and the driver leaving in a second vehicle. No injuries have been reported but the force said it had reviewed CCTV and was working to identify those involved."We'd ask drivers who were in the area at the time to check their dashcam and for any pedestrians who were walking nearby to speak with us," a spokesperson can also be submitted anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
06-06-2025
- BBC News
Three men arrested after drugs found at Whitmore Reans shop
Three men have been arrested after drugs were found at a shop in seized about 6kg (13lb) of suspected cannabis at the convenience store on Newhampton Road West in Whitmore Reans, after responding to reports from local 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 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.
