Fred The Tramp news


Fred the Tramp’s memory lives on

A tribute to Wolverhampton’s famed ring road tramp caused drivers and passers-by to do a double-take.


Fred the tramp may get ring road statue

He was famous for his long white beard and dirty overcoat and was often seen sweeping up the leaves on Wolverhampton’s ring road. Now Fred the tramp could be making a sought-after return to the spot in which he called home – two years after his death.


No frills funeral for Fred

Fred the Wolverhampton ring road tramp was given a no-frills funeral befitting of his simple existence.


Fred immortalised in art

A drawing of Fred by a Wolverhampton artist is to go on display at a craft fair in the city tomorrow.


Private funeral for Fred

The funeral of Fred the Wolverhampton ring road tramp is taking place next week – and anyone who did not know him personally is being asked to stay away.


Fred had secret cash stash

Fred the Wolverhampton ring road tramp had a secret stash of cash worth thousands of pounds, the Express & Star can reveal today.


Fred remembered in art

The memory of Wolverhampton’s legendary ring road tramp is living on, thanks to the creative skills of one Black Country man who has immortalised him with art.


Tribute song to ‘Fred’

Ian Dowdeswell has penned a tribute song to Fred the Wolverhampton ring road tramp.


Rats move into Fred’s old home

Rotting rubbish is attracting rats at the former home of Wolverhampton ring road tramp Fred.


‘Only Fred’ allowed on ring road

A judge has kicked a Wolverhampton tramp out of his tent on the city’s ring road – and declared that only Fred had the right to live there.

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