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25 years on, what has city status done for Wolverhampton? Rival council chiefs share their thoughts. What do you think?

A quarter of a century ago, Wolverhampton was told it had been granted city status.

Wolverhampton|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal
Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal
Politics|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Cash-strapped council’s planned sale of ‘iconic’ Birmingham building is approved - here's what's next for one of the city's tallest buildings
Cash-strapped council’s planned sale of ‘iconic’ Birmingham building is approved - here's what's next for one of the city's tallest buildings
Birmingham|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Sedgley|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton Tories launch petition against 37.5 per cent increase in 'garden tax' on green waste
Wolverhampton Tories launch petition against 37.5 per cent increase in 'garden tax' on green waste
Wolverhampton|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: 'Our region deserves top class links' - West Midlands MPs back transport improvement proposals
'Our region deserves top class links' - West Midlands MPs back transport improvement proposals
Transport|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Walsall Council to see 28.5 per cent increase in its funding over next three years
Walsall Council to see 28.5 per cent increase in its funding over next three years
Walsall|Dec 20

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Supporting image for story: Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike
Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike
Health|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around
Struggling West Midlands businesses call for support in turning their fortunes around
Business|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: West Midlands Labour councillor slams Keir Starmer's Government over planning rules ‘disaster about to happen’
West Midlands Labour councillor slams Keir Starmer's Government over planning rules ‘disaster about to happen’
Politics|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Reform-led Staffordshire council approves environmental strategy that doesn't mention climate change
Reform-led Staffordshire council approves environmental strategy that doesn't mention climate change
Environment|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: 'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up
'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up
Property|Dec 19
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50 per cent rise in electricity price is hurting, West Bromwich boss tells minister during visit to Black Country
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Politics|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Reform UK tipped to sweep Dudley wards in 2026 as council leader vows to hold seats
Reform UK tipped to sweep Dudley wards in 2026 as council leader vows to hold seats
Politics|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council leader says ‘nothing to hide’ over failed leisure centre deal
Dudley Council leader says ‘nothing to hide’ over failed leisure centre deal
Business|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Asylum seeker housing petition only one to top 3,000-signature threshold for debate by Dudley Council in 2025
Asylum seeker housing petition only one to top 3,000-signature threshold for debate by Dudley Council in 2025
Politics|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Extra funding for local councils: Wolverhampton to get extra £118.5 m over three years, Dudley £75.9m
Extra funding for local councils: Wolverhampton to get extra £118.5 m over three years, Dudley £75.9m
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Politics|Dec 18

UK News

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Bet365 boss Denise Coates rakes in £280m pay packet despite weaker profits
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‘Factual inaccuracies’ in Andrew’s Epstein accounts, lawyers said in emails
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Ministers raise inheritance tax threshold for farmers in climbdown after protests
UK News|1 hour ago
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Greta Thunberg arrested at protest supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers
UK News|1 hour ago
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Asylum seeker who raped teenager in ‘shocking’ park attack jailed for nine years
UK News|2 hours ago
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Good Friday Agreement wording on border poll is ‘workaround’, McDonald says
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Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
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Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least three people
Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least three people
World News|1 hour ago
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At least five dead after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas
World News|4 hours ago
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Trump warns Maduro as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela
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Ukraine’s Zelensky says progress in US-led peace talks ‘quite solid’
World News|20 hours ago
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Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
World News|Dec 22
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US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official
World News|Dec 21
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