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Published 29th Jul 2026, 06:00 BSTAn inquest has opened into the death of a 34-year-old Wolverhampton man found dead in a Bridgnorth car park.The coroner for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Mr John Ellery, heard on Tuesday that on June 5 this year, passersby found an unresponsive man in Severn Street car park in BridgnorthThe coroner’s court at the Guildhall, Shrewsbury heard that the man was Mr Andre Oraine Billings from Wolverhampton.Mr Ellery heard how members of the public began CPR on Mr Billings, who worked as procurement manager.On arrival of the ambulance service and police, paramedics continued with the CPR but Mr Billings was pronounced dead in the car park at 6.25pm.Mr Ellery adjourned the hearing for a full inquest until November 19.Continue Reading

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly interested in signing Estoril Praia midfielder Jordan Holsgrove.Despite the initial expectation that major changes would be made to the squad after Premier League relegation, Wolves have only signed one player – Rafiki Said – since the start of the World Cup.With just three new additions in total, Cesar Peixoto and the Wolves fanbase will hope that more deals are on the way ahead of the start of their return to the Championship.

Although Tommy Doyle and Marshall Munetsi have returned to the group after loan stints at Birmingham City and Paris FC, Wolves still require fresh faces for the centre of the pitch.According to Record, there is interest in bringing in Holsgrove over the coming weeks.© Iconsport / Carlos Silva/Icon SportWho is Jordan Holsgrove?The report claims that Estoril Praia value the 26-year-old in the region of €3.5m (£2.99m).German clubs Werder Bremen, Hamburger SV and Augsburg are also said to be admirers of the former Scotland Under-21 international.Although Holsgrove was with Reading during his academy days, he has spent his professional career abroad.

Most notably, Holsgrove has spent time at Celta Vigo, Pacos de Ferreira and Estoril, with three campaigns coming with the latter.A total of four goals and 16 assists have been contributed in 83 appearances for the Portuguese side.Meanwhile, his record in Primeira Liga reads six goals and 19 assists from 100 appearances, Holsgrove making an impression in front of Wolves boss Peixoto who had been solely in Portugal before the switch to Molineux.© ImagoDo Wolves need a player like Holsgrove?In recent years, Holsgrove has generally been used as a defensive midfielder, rather than someone who is particularly attack-minded.Wolves already have players such as Andre and Doyle who are of similar profile, with there theoretically being more of a need for an attacking midfielder.That said, Peixoto may see certain qualities in Holsgrove that suit his style of play.The jury would likely be out on Holsgrove if he did make the move to Wolves, but he could prove to be a valuable asset over the course of a 46-game Championship campaign.

In an upcoming UEFA Conference League clash, Ajax is set to take on Burnley, promising an exciting battle for both teams. Recent performance insights reveal contrasting trajectories for the two clubs heading into this match.
Ajax faced a challenging pre-season, suffering a 1-3 defeat to Panathinaikos in a recent friendly. This loss highlights some growing concerns regarding their form as they prepare for competitive fixtures. The team has had a mixed bag of results leading up to this competition, facing difficulties in securing wins against formidable opponents in the lead-up to this crucial match.
Meanwhile, Burnley has been in a particularly rough patch. Their recent friendlies showcase an uphill struggle, with notable losses, including a 1-4 defeat to Real Salt Lake and a narrow 1-3 loss to Cincinnati. The team has also drawn in their friendly matches, showcasing resilience, but failing to secure victories. Notably, their match against Wolverhampton Wanderers ended in a stalemate, amidst a backdrop of high expectations.
As both Ajax and Burnley look to regain momentum, the stakes in their encounter in the UEFA Conference League could be pivotal. Ajax will aim to capitalize on home advantage while Burnley will seek to turn around their fortunes and put up a strong performance. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see which team can overcome their respective struggles and find success in this crucial fixture. As the teams prepare to face off, the outcome remains uncertain, with both sides eager to secure their places in the next round of the competition.

Two new beers, which aim to promote Wolverhampton’s “rich brewing history”, will be unveiled at a festival. Springbanks Brewery was formed after the closure of Bank’s Park and Springfield breweries, which “cast a huge doubt on the future of the city’s brewing culture,” the company said. The festival is hosted by Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) at the Wolverhampton Arts Centre until Saturday. Pete Atwal of Springbanks Brewery said: “Wolverhampton has a long and storied brewing history that spans more than 150 years, and honouring this tradition is playing a huge part in the industry today.””Since opening earlier this year, all of us at Springbanks Brewery have been working tirelessly on launching our first beers and we are excited to be able to finally be able to present them this week.”The brewery “pays tribute to those brewers, draymen and staff who built Wolverhampton’s liquid legacy that we wish to follow,” Atwal added.The brewery is based inside a listed building originally built in the 1870sBanks’s Brewery produced the last beer at its 150-year-old base in the city in September.It began operations in 1875, but in October 2024 Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) announced it would close as part of a company restructuring.Springbanks Brewery is the custodian of one of only two Burton Union sets, a “historic and cherished” fermentation system dating back to the 19th Century, it explained. The brewery is based inside a listed building originally built in the 1870s for the safe and lock-maker Cyrus Price and later used by Beau Ideal Richard’s Cycles.This year’s festival marks the 50th anniversary year of Wolverhampton Camra, “making this year’s event particularly special,” organisers said.Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
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Where to Watch Wolves vs Real Sociedad Live?The pre-season friendly will be streamed exclusively on Wolves TV, with supporters around the world able to purchase a pay-per-view match pass for £5. Unlike Premier League or La Liga fixtures, this exhibition match has not been acquired by traditional domestic or international broadcasters.Fans who do not wish to purchase the live video stream can still follow the action through Wolves TV’s live audio commentary service, while platforms such as FotMob and Sofascore will provide real-time scores, lineups, statistics and match updates throughout the afternoon.Country / RegionTV Channel / Streaming PlatformUnited KingdomWolves TV SpainWolves TV United StatesWolves TV IndiaWolves TV Rest of the WorldWolves TV Wolves vs Real Sociedad Team NewsWolverhampton Wanderers head into the friendly with several new faces following an active summer transfer window. Rafiki Said, Ladislav Krejci, Raul Jimenez and Kieran Trippier have all joined the club and are expected to feature as they begin adapting to life at Molineux. With several players returning for pre-season training and others still arriving after international duty, supporters can expect a blend of senior professionals, academy graduates and returning squad members throughout the match.The squad remains in transition after Joao Gomes’ departure, while players such as Tommy Doyle and other first-team regulars are expected to receive valuable minutes as Wolves continuepreparations under their coaching staff.Real Sociedad have also entered the early stages of pre-season with a squad that combines experienced first-team players and promising academy talents. Alex Remiro, Aihen Munoz, Igor Zubeldia and Jon Pacheco are among the players involved, while several internationals are still returning after their summer commitments. The Spanish side are expected to rotate heavily as they continue building match fitness ahead of the new La Liga season.

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A new after-school program is coming to Champaign-Urbana for this upcoming school year.Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation is offering adapted skill building activities at a new location, which means all kids will be able to enjoy the fun. They can enjoy games, sports, arts, crafts, cooking and more.
$375K coming to Champaign, Vermilion Co. libraries Organizers said the demand was there for a new site from parents who rely on after-school care.And, that they hope the program will help to close the gap for accessible care in Champaign.“It’s our goal always to make sure that people have what they need,” said CU special Recreation Manager, Christina Mott. “You know, sometimes we talk a lot about like, taking the program to them. So we realize that like, so many families in Urbana needed the same programming that we have at this facility here in Champaign. So, it’s really important to make sure that the access and the ability to get to the program.”The program is located at Phillips Recreation Center in Urbana. And, they said their fundraising efforts keep costs low for families. The program starts on Aug. 24 and runs throughout the school year, including, during holiday breaks. When it starts, it will operate from Monday through Friday.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Keon Homes is building 32 new apartments for Wolverhampton Council on the site of the former Duke of York pubThe first bricks have been laid for new council homes on the site of a former pub as part of the ongoing transformation of the Heath Town estate in Wolverhampton.L-R: Dan Ball – Keon Homes’ site manager, Richard Williams – Keon Homes’ MD, and Councillor Steve Evans from Wolverhampton Council at the former Duke of York pub site at Heath Town, Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton CouncilConstruction partner Keon Homes is delivering the scheme of 32 one and two-bedroom apartments on behalf of Wolverhampton Council, on vacant land where the Duke of York pub once stood.The development, facing Wednesfield Road, Tremont Street and Inkerman Street, will include wheelchair accessible ground floor homes.It is part of a second phase of regeneration at Heath Town that aims to deliver more than 100 new council homes across five sites.The first phase saw 40 new council houses built on Hobgate Road and one site on Tithe Croft, off Chervil Rise.This came on the back of an extensive demolition programme of vacant buildings, while existing residential blocks continue to undergo major improvements by Wolverhampton Homes, and three new play areas and a football pitch have been created in recent years.Through a Local Lettings Plan developed with the Heath Town Tenants and Residents Association, the majority of the first phase properties have been allocated to existing council tenants, including those with a local connection to Heath Town.CGI showing how the new homes at Heath Town on the site of the old Duke of York will look | Keon Homes / Wolverhampton CouncilPhil Davey, head of pre-construction at Keon Homes, said: “We have worked extremely closely with the planning team at Wolverhampton Council to agree a high-quality scheme on a very prominent site.“To see work begin is a real milestone moment and the start of bringing the vision to reality for individuals and families across the city.“The development will also benefit from heating and hot water delivered via the Heath Town district heating network, which is currently being upgraded following significant investment.”Councillor Steve Evans, Wolverhampton Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for city housing and assets, added: “One of our key priorities is to increase the number of good homes in well-connected neighbourhoods across the city.Work under way on the Heath Town regeneration scheme on the old Duke of York pub site | Wolverhampton Council“The regeneration of Heath Town is helping achieve that and deliver improvements and new homes the residents can be proud of – it is heartening to see how it is changing the lives of families for the better.“This second wave of new homes will build on that and continue our transformation of the Heath Town estate, which is being built on the strong sense of community.”Other works completed as part of the Heath Town redevelopment include the demolition of walkways and garages in the Hobgate Road area of the estate and the refurbishment of the ground and lower ground floors of Ling House to provide office, meeting and activity space for the Hope Family Centre.Continue Reading

Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Maidenhead United in a competitive pre-season clash that tested the squad’s depth and resilience.
The result gives Wolves’ coaching staff plenty of encouragement as they continue preparations ahead of the upcoming competitive season.

Pre-season matches like this one serve a crucial purpose, allowing managers to assess squad options and give fringe players valuable minutes on the pitch.
Maidenhead United, competing at a lower level of English football, showed commendable spirit throughout the match and made life difficult for their opponents.
Wolves were made to work hard for the three points, with Maidenhead refusing to simply roll over against the higher-division opposition.
A single goal ultimately separated the two sides, with Wanderers edging a contest that was closer than the scoreline might suggest to some observers.

Pre-season fixtures of this nature are rarely about the result itself but rather about fitness levels, tactical organisation, and building cohesion among the playing group.
Wolves will take confidence from keeping a clean sheet, a foundation that any ambitious side looking to compete at the top level will want to build upon.
The match also gave supporters an early glimpse of what the squad could look like when the season gets properly underway in the coming weeks.
Wanderers will now look ahead to their remaining pre-season fixtures as they sharpen preparations and fine-tune their approach before competitive action begins.

The club’s coaching staff will study the footage carefully, identifying areas of improvement while also taking positives from a professional performance against willing opponents.
With the new campaign fast approaching, every minute of pre-season action carries genuine significance for players fighting to secure their place in the starting lineup.

A £770,000 Business Transition Loan from Lloyds has helped to fund the opening of the new officeUK logistics and delivery business Universal Courier Logistical Services has opened a new head office in Wolverhampton, with funding help from Lloyds.The bank provided a £770,000 Business Transition Loan, which will give the business a central base for its expanding office and operational teams, creating space to support continued growth, strengthen client relationships and improve the working environment for staff.Universal Courier | Universal CourierPreviously, the company’s office teams were based within its warehouse space, but the growth of the teams and the need for a more professional setting drove the decision to create a dedicated head office. The new building, located at Salisbury House on Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, now brings the firm’s central functions together.Alongside growth, the new premises form part of the company’s sustainability journey. The building had been vacant for several years before purchase and has been upgraded with energy-efficient LED lighting and sensor-controlled systems, helping to cut energy use across the site.The business is also making wider changes across its fleet. In the last 12 months, Universal Courier Logistical Services has acquired around 100 electric vans, as it works to reduce the environmental impact of transport and logistics operations.The extra head office space is supporting recruitment plans, including the company’s ambition to attract younger talent by offering a more comfortable workplace environment. Since moving into the premises, Universal Courier Logistical Services has recruited two junior finance administrators and expects further hiring as it continues to win new work.Universal Courier Logistical Services | Universal Courier Logistical ServicesRicky Sharma, founder of Universal Courier Logistical Services, said: “It’s been a real journey to get to where we are today. The new head office is a big step for us as it gives the team the space they deserve and a professional base where we can bring clients as we continue to grow.“Lloyds has been instrumental in helping us move quickly and get this over the line. It’s reassuring to have that support behind us as we keep building the business and work towards our next milestones.”Andy Matthews, relationship manager at Lloyds, added: “The team has achieved impressive growth in a sector that has changed rapidly in recent years. This new head office will help the business bring key teams together, support recruitment and create the space needed for its next stage of expansion.“It’s great that we’ve been able to support the business as it embeds sustainability into its plans, both through energy-efficiency improvements at the new site and continued investment in electric vehicles.”The business provides fully integrated logistics solutions across the UK, supporting businesses with everything from freight forwarding and transport management to warehousing, fulfilment, pallet distribution, same-day courier services and specialist two-person home delivery. The team’s work enables customers to manage their entire supply chain through a single trusted logistics partner. Continue Reading

The Atlanta Braves are poised to extend their winning streak as they face the San Diego Padres tonight at Truist Park, entering the contest as -137 favorites. The matchup promises an exciting display of offensive prowess, with the Braves looking to capitalize on pitcher Walker Buehler’s recent struggles.
Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez is in impressive form, showcasing a 3.34 Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) over his past five games and giving up just 0.86 home runs per nine innings. In stark contrast, Buehler has encountered significant difficulties, recording a hefty 9.10 FIP and yielding 3.86 home runs per nine innings during his last five outings. Given these numbers, Atlanta’s robust offense, which boasts an impressive .298 isolated power (ISO) and a weighted runs created plus (wRC+) of 171 over their last four games, is expected to put pressure on Buehler early and often.
In terms of betting insights, an Over/Under of 9.5 runs is set for the contest. While Lopez’s recent performance suggests that he can handle the Padres’ lineup, the San Diego offense is no slouch either, having achieved a 147 wRC+ and a .259 ISO in their last four games. With both teams showcasing remarkable offensive consistency and power, there is potential for a high-scoring affair. The Padres are trending upward, with their hard-hit rate climbing close to 50% recently, indicating that fans can expect some fireworks tonight.
Looking at the latest statistics, the Braves have consistently surpassed their team total in 11 of their last 14 home games, leading to a notable +7.50 units and a 45% return on investment. This trend only adds to the anticipation of an offensive showdown, making the Braves a compelling pick to watch.
As the game approaches, fans can catch the action live, with first pitch scheduled for 7:15 PM ET, available on Padres.TV and BravesVision.
Both teams will look to solidify their standings as they aim to end the night with a triumphant performance on the diamond.