Hoax caller jailed for Rambo-style 9/11 threats
Steven Ridley, 53, has been imprisoned for 14 months after making hoax bomb threats to police, referencing the IRA and a '9/11-style bloodbath'. Read the full court details.
Steven Ridley, 53, has been imprisoned for 14 months after making hoax bomb threats to police, referencing the IRA and a '9/11-style bloodbath'. Read the full court details.
Birmingham City goalkeeper Ryan Allsop discusses his new contract until 2028, his battle with James Beadle, and the club's exciting Sports Quarter plans. Read the full interview.
Omar Abdirizak, known as Twista Cheese, sentenced to six years and nine months for robbery and arson after using a makeshift flamethrower at a Birmingham petrol station.
A Birmingham sports bar has its licence suspended after a serious assault left a man with head injuries. Benjamin Duprey, 34, has been charged with GBH.
The Merry Boys Inn in Wolverhampton is undergoing a major £383,000 refurbishment, transforming into a Grandstand sports pub. Reopening December 10 with big screens and new menu.
Durham tech firm Waterstons chosen by National Cybercrime Team to provide vital cyber threat detection. Read how this partnership will bolster UK cyber defences.
Knighthead to unveil the design for Birmingham City's new 135-acre Sports Quarter stadium, a project set to transform the city's landscape. Discover the vision.
Birmingham City FC to host a major celebration of women's sport this Sunday, uniting football, netball, and cricket ahead of the new Sports Quarter stadium unveiling. Join the celebration!
Folkestone Academy receives four custom-built skateboards from Jackson Civil Engineering for its new skatepark. MP Tony Vaughan visits to see the positive impact on students' development and confidence.
The Weoley Castle in Birmingham has reopened after a huge six-figure refurbishment, creating five new jobs and offering pints from £2.80. Discover the new look today!
Discover the inspiring winners of the Sport Caerphilly Sport Awards 2025, celebrating grassroots sport heroes and Steve Fenwick's Wall of Fame induction. Read their stories now!
Durham sports innovator Rezon launches a £1m crowdfunding campaign to accelerate the global roll-out of its concussion-reducing headbands. Join the mission to protect athletes.
Billy Nunn from King's College London tackles an epic endurance challenge - seven marathons in seven consecutive days - to raise vital funds for UK Youth and protest youth service cuts across Britain.
Jack Bridgewood, 15, from Saint John Houghton Academy, secures gold and bronze at the European Jiu Jitsu Championships. Read his inspiring story of overcoming challenges.
A crucial police report details the 'low risk' posed by Aston Villa's historic hooligan groups ahead of the Maccabi Tel Aviv match, which saw away fans banned. Discover the full story.
Complete breakdown of Birmingham City FC's ownership transition from Birmingham Sports Holdings to new American investors. Discover what this means for the club's future.
An empty former British Legion club in Smethwick has been approved for conversion into a nursery for 80 children, creating new childcare and employment opportunities.
Liverpool athlete Abbie Roscoe triumphs at British Transplant Games in Manchester, winning four gold medals just two years after life-changing kidney transplant from her mother.
Historic South Elmsall cricket club receives major funding injection to develop two-lane training facility, enhancing community sports provision in West Yorkshire.
A dedicated teenager from Littleover has become the first junior participant to complete 250 parkruns at Markeaton Park, marking an extraordinary milestone in the popular weekly event.
Discover how William Shakespeare's literary genius unexpectedly influenced the development of cricket in his hometown, creating a unique sporting heritage that continues to thrive today.
Chorley FC celebrates consecutive £1,000 prize victories in the National Lottery's 'Your Regional Acca' competition, marking an extraordinary sporting achievement for the community club.
Team GB stars inspire patients at state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility, transforming lives through shared experiences of overcoming adversity
Ambitious regeneration plans could transform the West Midlands with thousands of new homes, commercial spaces, and community facilities set to breathe new life into the region.
A devastating fire has ripped through a Midlands sports facility, prompting a significant emergency response and subsequent arrest as authorities investigate the suspicious incident.
Meet the extraordinary 66-year-old Devon runner who has achieved the unimaginable - completing 200 marathons in 200 consecutive days. Discover how this inspirational athlete defied age and pushed physical limits in this remarkable running journey across t
Northern Events Group, organisers of the iconic Great North Run, reports staggering financial success with profits soaring to £328,031, marking a triumphant post-pandemic recovery and ambitious expansion plans.
Discover the inspiring journey of a West Midlands para-cyclist who transformed tragedy into triumph, becoming national champion just two years after a devastating accident.
Get ready for explosive wrestling entertainment as WWE Raw broadcasts live from the UK this November. Find start times, viewing details and what to expect from this adrenaline-fuelled spectacle.
Discover how Reebok and Sports Direct are revolutionising activewear with premium gymwear, sports bras, and fitness essentials that combine style with performance.