Black Country University Technical College (UTC) students impressed delegates during a one day event that hopes to boost the image of manufacturing to young people. The Made in the Midlands exhibition showcased some of the area’s best manufacturing firms. Students also had the opportunity to visit stands and see what the industry is like.
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Phil Taylor hits the weight loss bullseye
Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor has lost almost three stone which he believes will take him closer to his goal of winning a 16th world championship before he retires. Phil told of his hope to lift the trophy at least once more at an exhibition event at Riley’s Sports Bar in Wolverhampton.
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Elvis impersonator visits Graceland
28 year old Gordon Elvis is All Shook Up after winning the chance to visit Graceland, home of the King. Gordon, who is originally from Malta, moved to Wolverhampton three years ago to be a full-time Elvis impersonator.
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Wolverhampton teenage carer in starring role alongside Gok Wan
A Wolverhampton teenager who has been caring for his father for over eight years is the star of a new programme focusing on young carers. 13 year old Michael Watson is featured on Gok’s Teens in an episode that sheds light on the lives of young carers.
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Puppet master Nigel pulling the pupil’s strings
Puppet master Nigel Paskitt has quite the CV after working on Sesame Street, The Muppets’ Christmas Carol, Spitting Image and as Monkey from the PG Tips adverts. After having his hands in some of the world’s best known puppets and muppets, Nigel is working on Avenue Q at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre.
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Rock and pop school launched in West Midlands
School of Rock & Pop, an award winning national rock and pop school is expanding into the West Midlands. The school offers young people the chance to pick up and instrument or microphone and perform. The school currently runs weekly sessions in the North East, North West and Yorkshire and will now run officially in Wolverhampton, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and Leamington Spa. Free of charge launch events will be held for young people aged between 11 and 18 where they …
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Extra Birmingham LG Arena show from boyband One Direction
After selling out their shows in March 2013, boyband phenomena One Direction have added another date at Birmingham’s LG Arena on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. The five piece band, including Wolverhampton’s own Liam Payne, have sold over 1.6 million records in just four months, have had two number 1 selling books, won a BRIT award, gained over 100 million YouTube views and have just broken records by being the only British band to ever debut at number on the American …
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Youth Club Raises Money for Worthy Cause
Seven members of the local Springfield Youth Club climbed the highest mountain in Wales in order to raise money for Kidney Research in memory of one of their fathers. Mount Snowdon stands at a formidable 3,550 feet tall and is one of the most challenging trails in the UK.
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Album Available from Wolverhampton Arts Festival
Earlier this year Wolverhampton held its first Free Contemporary Arts Festival where musicians from across the city showcased their talent. The line-up included some of the most prominent rising stars in not just Wolverhampton but the entire country.
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New Leisure Centre Opens its Doors
A new Leisure centre has opened in Wolverhampton and has been named after the legendary Wolves and England goalkeeper Bert Williams. The £18.6 million Centre is complete with state of the art exercise facilities and top of the range equipment. These include four squash courts, a multi-purpose sports hall and dedicated gym equipment for older people and a special gym for youngsters aged eight to 15.
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