Ex-care teen now youth apprentice in Walsall scheme
Emmanuel Boamah, 19, who spent three years in care, now helps other young people through Walsall Council's £5m Youth Guarantee Trailblazer. Read his inspiring story.
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New £44k Football Pitch Opens in West Bridgford Park
Young footballers in Rushcliffe benefit from a new £44,000 all-weather pitch at Greythorn Park, part of over £1m in park investments. The facility promotes year-round fitness and inclusive play.
Nominate Now for HBBC Active Awards 2026
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council seeks nominations for its 2026 Active Awards. Celebrate coaches, volunteers, clubs & individuals making a difference in community sport & wellbeing. Deadline: 5 Jan 2026.
Pregnant mum, 22, dies suddenly in her sleep
Charlie Comer, 22, was 20 weeks pregnant when she died unexpectedly. Her family are awaiting answers as the post-mortem found no cause. A fundraiser is now live.
Surbiton teen becomes world number one in boccia
Sophie Newnham, 17, from Surbiton, has rocketed to world number one in boccia just 18 months after her senior debut. Discover her journey and her nomination for a major UK Sport award.
Birmingham City host Watford in key Championship fixture
Live updates and team news as Birmingham City face Watford at St Andrew's. A win could lift Blues to seventh in a tight Championship table. Follow all the action.
Southport Families Honoured at Liverpool Heroes Awards
The families of three girls lost in the Southport tragedy received a Special Award for their courage and inspiring charities. The Guide Liverpool celebrated a decade of local media.
Person dies after being hit by train at Sileby Station
A person has died after being found on the tracks at Sileby Railway Station in Leicestershire. Major disruption affected East Midlands Railway services. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
M6 closed for hours after woman dies near Coventry
A woman was pronounced dead on the M6 southbound near Coventry, leading to a major motorway closure for several hours. Emergency services attended the tragic scene.
Walsall school gets £3k for sports facility revamp
Queen Mary Grammar School in Walsall receives a £3,000 donation from Persimmon Homes to redevelop its outdoor sports facilities, benefiting both students and the wider local community.
Midlands teen footballer dies after being hit by train
The community mourns Joshua Travis, a 14-year-old former Nottingham Forest academy goalkeeper, who tragically died after being hit by a train in Burton Joyce. Read the heartfelt tributes.
Family's tribute to boy, 14, killed by train
The family of 14-year-old Joshua Travis pay tribute after he was tragically killed by a train in Burton Joyce. Read the full story and community reaction.
Davies' Watford ties ahead of Birmingham City fixture
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies faces his childhood club Watford in a Championship clash. Discover his family connections and match predictions. Read the full story now!
Jess Glynne's mother has stroke as Alex Scott leaves jungle
Singer Jess Glynne explains her absence from Alex Scott's I'm A Celebrity exit due to her mother's 'life-altering' stroke and urgent brain surgery. Read the full story.
Birmingham City's Powerhouse Stadium Vision for 2030
Birmingham City's revolutionary Powerhouse stadium design features 12 chimneys, retractable pitch and ambitious 2030 opening target. Discover the groundbreaking vision.
Birmingham City FC's Stadium Metro Link Takes Major Step
Birmingham City FC's ambitious Powerhouse Stadium plans advance as West Midlands Metro completes test run. The £3bn Sports Quarter development targets 2030 completion with transformative transport links.
Stockport Metro Meet: Swimmers Secure Gold & PBs
City of Liverpool's Niko Dorsz led the medal haul with four golds at the Stockport Metro Meet. Discover all the winners and their impressive personal best times.
Birmingham City FC's new stadium tram tested
A major milestone for Birmingham City FC's £3bn Sports Quarter as the Metro line undergoes testing. The 62,000-seat Powerhouse Stadium is on track for a 2030 completion.
320 Pupils Become Young Sports Ambassadors
Over 320 primary school children in Carmarthenshire have been trained as Young Sports Ambassadors, contributing 1000+ volunteer hours to inspire peers and build active communities. Discover how to get involved.
Football coach sacked over WhatsApp drugs menu
A children's football coach has been permanently removed after posting an apparent drugs menu in a coaches' WhatsApp group. Discover how the club is responding.
Birmingham family homeless after devastating house fire
A Birmingham family has lost everything in a devastating house fire just weeks before Christmas. A fundraiser is now underway to help them get back on their feet. Click to read their story and see how you can help.
David Wilson Homes sponsors Coalville girls' football team
David Wilson Homes East Midlands supports grassroots sport by sponsoring the Coalville Town Under-15 Rookettes girls' football team with new kits. Discover how this investment helps local talent.
Fylde Community Sports Awards 2025 Winners
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Fylde Community Sports Awards, celebrating local heroes and clubs after a record 330 nominations.
GMB pauses for 'awful' Hong Kong high-rise fire
Good Morning Britain halted its Budget coverage to report a major fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, with several people trapped. Watch the latest updates.
Aston Villa vs Young Boys: How to Watch & Team News
Your complete guide to watching Aston Villa host BSC Young Boys in a crucial Europa League clash. Get live stream details, team news, and kick-off time.
Teenager dies after falling ill on school bus
A 15-year-old boy has tragically died after becoming unwell on a school bus in Dunfermline. Police are investigating the unexplained death as the school offers support.
Quarter of 10-year-olds could be obese by 2035
A shocking report warns 24% of 10-year-olds could be clinically obese by 2035 without urgent action on children's physical activity levels across England.
Councillor knocks out bystander at cricket event
A Birmingham councillor accidentally struck a woman with a cricket ball during a park facility opening, leaving her briefly unconscious. Read the full story.
Report: Quarter of UK children obese by 2035
Urgent action needed as new report warns 24% of children could be clinically obese by 2035, with rising inactivity threatening health and wellbeing.
Birmingham's New Stadium: 5 City Transformations
Discover how Birmingham City's new 62,000-seat stadium and Sports Quarter project will boost the economy, create jobs, and put the city on the global map. A new era begins.
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