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Councillor Ian Brookfield officially opened Wolverhampton’s first community aquarium and sensory activity centre on Saturday at HugglePets in the Community

Thousands of adults and children who are overweight in Wolverhampton are being urged to shed the pounds this January to reduce their risk of developing serious health conditions.

West Midlands Police seized and crushed an illegally-ridden off-road bike after its rider tried in vain to escape from our officers as he hit 80mph in residential streets.

A shop that was caught selling alcohol to underage girls on several occasions in an undercover sting operation by Wolverhampton Trading Standards has had its licence revoked for a third time.

Community organisations from around the city came together today (Friday 17 January) to showcase the work they do for the city’s youngsters and their families as part of the HeadStart Wolverhampton programme.

Plans to transfer daily dementia day services from a community centre in Wolverhampton are being explored by the city council, following recent vandal attacks and a drop in attendances.

Actor Derek Fowlds, star of Heartbeat and Yes Minister, has died aged 82, his family has said.

Sandi Toksvig is leaving The Great British Bake Off as a presenter to focus on other work projects.

The producer of the James Bond films has said she is not "interested" in the spy being played by a woman.

Billie Eilish is recording the new James Bond film theme tune - making her the youngest ever singer to do so.

This year's Oscar nominations have been announced, with the Joker leading the pack with 11 nods.

The Critics' Choice Awards took place in the US overnight - here's a look at who won what.

Stormzy, Mabel, Harry Styles and Coldplay are also among the acts to receive a nod for this year's awards, which will be the 40th major Brits show.

ITV have now released official photos of the brand spanking new villa out in South Africa,

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Avatar fans can take their first glimpse of Pandora in new images from the hit film's sequel.

Liam Gallagher has raised Oasis fans' hopes that the band could finally be set for a comeback, saying his brother has called him "begging" for a reunion.

Symptoms can range from a rash around the bite area and fever to, in some cases, tiredness, aches and loss of energy that can last for years.

Australian stars including Kylie Minogue, Chris Hemsworth, Margot Robbie and Nicole Kidman are among celebrities donating millions of dollars to help fight the deadly bushfires ravaging the country.

Prince Harry has arrived on Vancouver Island to begin his new life with Meghan and baby Archie.

Disney has revealed details of its Disney+ launch in the UK.

The Queen's grandson has appeared in a milk advert in China, fuelling a discussion about how Prince Harry and Meghan might make their money as they step away from royal duties.

Network Rail is being investigated over its poor performance on routes used by Northern and TransPennine Express.

The family of a teenager who was found dead in Malaysia after disappearing from her bed are suing the owner of the resort where she was staying.

Thirteen hours after taking off from London, the Duke of Sussex bounced down the steps of a small passenger plane and into his new life in Canada.

Detectives are investigating the gang rape of a teenager more than 40 years ago by members of a touring rugby team.

The wreckage of the Titanic will be protected from potentially damaging expeditions thanks to a new agreement between the US and the UK.

Facebook says it is to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK this year, delivering a vote of confidence in the UK economy ahead of Brexit.

Chinese authorities have confirmed a deadly virus that has infected more than 200 people in four countries can be transmitted via human-to-human contact.

Eight tourists - including four children - have died after being found unconscious in a hotel room in Nepal.

Meng Hongwei, the former head of Interpol, has been sentenced to 13-and-a-half-years in prison after he admitted accepting millions in bribes.

At least seven people have been killed - including three children - after a guest threw a grenade during a fight at a wedding in Sudan.

The family of a teenager who was found dead in Malaysia after disappearing from her bed are suing the owner of the resort where she was staying.

The White House has unveiled its legal defence as the Senate prepares for the start of Donald Trump's impeachment trial on Tuesday.

Inter Milan are willing to pay £11m plus two bonuses to sign Christian Eriksen from Tottenham this month, according to Sky in Italy.

Leicester have announced Steve Borthwick is to become their head coach at the end of the season, with Geordan Murphy moving to the role of director of rugby.

Anthony Joshua insists a "curveball" offer could tempt Deontay Wilder into a dream undisputed heavyweight championship fight, and has revealed he has held meetings to discuss how to set it up.

Newcastle are expected to conclude the signing of midfielder Nabil Bentaleb on loan from Schalke on Tuesday.

Eddie Jones has named eight uncapped players in his 34-man England squad for this year's Six Nations.

Sperm should be added to the list of human tissue that can be donated after death, academics say.

Disney has revealed details of its Disney+ launch in the UK.

Autonomous pods, which could be used to provide mass driverless transport, will be tested on the public for the first time on Tuesday.

Chinese authorities have confirmed a deadly virus that has infected more than 200 people in four countries can be transmitted via human-to-human contact.

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch have completed work to change the batteries on the International Space Station's solar power grid in what was the third ever all-woman spacewalk.

Romelu Lukaku's enormous bed has raised eyebrows on Instagram after he shared pictures of himself settling into his new flat.

The threat of nuclear war has hung over the peninsula for years - but it seems the US ambassador's moustache has got South Koreans bristling with anger.

An airline has apologised after staff forced a passenger to take a pregnancy test before she was allowed to board a flight to Saipan.

Inter Milan are willing to pay £11m plus two bonuses to sign Christian Eriksen from Tottenham this month, according to Sky in Italy.

Prince Harry has arrived on Vancouver Island to begin his new life with Meghan and baby Archie.

A top Netflix official has said the streaming giant is keen to work with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.