Which essential shops are still open?
We're regularly told that non-essential shops are closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The idea being that only essential shopping takes place - food, drink and medication (with…
New Wilko in the Mander Centre set to open
Home and variety store, Wilko is coming to Wolverhampton's Mander Centre. It will occupy a 24,000 sq ft unit in the lower mall, in a position that people will remember the…
B&M Wolverhampton Mander Centre opens and a new Wilko is on the way
B&M Wolverhampton Mander Centre has arrived. When BHS went bump and closed its doors in 2016, it was a sad day for many towns and areas. BHS was a great…
Debenhams arrives in the Mander Centre
It's here - Debenhams opened its doors in Wolverhampton's Mander Centre today, with popular ex-Wolves player and artist, Jody Craddock, cutting the ribbon. Will the coming of the respected chain…
H&M and Wok&Go are coming to Wolverhampton
Exciting news for Wolverhampton city centre as H&M and Wok&Go have announced they are to open branches in the city. H&M are currently fitting out the 31,000 sq ft former…
The rise of Debenhams
If you haven't visited Wolverhampton city centre in a while, you might just be in for a surprise. There are areas of the city that you will no longer recognise…
Video – Doreen visits Claregate & more
It's all go. Our first news update video includes Slater's Wolverhampton craft beer bar (with a short clip from opening night), open mic day at Wild Bytes Cafe, change in Wolverhampton…
Spring signals exciting change in Wolverhampton
In a couple of days, the West Wulf blog will be one year old. The idea & formation of West Wulf is five years old. Time flies! What started as a…
Changing perceptions of Wolverhampton
These are exciting times for Wolverhampton. Leader of the City Council, Roger Lawrence, has today put pen to paper, alongside other local council leaders and Chancellor George Osborne, to confirm the West Midlands…
The fallacy of ‘miserable Wolverhampton’
This week Wulfrunians have been negatively labelled in a survey that tells us that Wolverhampton is the most miserable city in Britain (followed closely by neighbouring Sandwell). The survey in question…