Residents of Edgbaston Manor care home welcomed Harper Bell School pupils for a day of carols and shared memories, reviving festive traditions. Discover this heartwarming intergenerational story.
Birmingham's Edgbaston Cricket Ground will host Vegfest Free, the UK's largest free vegan festival, on 25 April 2026. Featuring 170 stalls, live music, and talks, it's a major event for the plant-based community.
Sharon Lindsay celebrates beating breast cancer by organising a charity darts day in Caythorpe on Dec 28, 2025. Funds raised will support Macmillan Cancer Support and Nottingham Maggie's Centre. Join the community event.
Demolition begins on historic stands at Edgbaston Stadium for a £46m revamp, featuring a Radisson RED hotel and new facilities, set for completion ahead of the 2027 Ashes. Discover the future of Birmingham's iconic cricket ground.
Two women from Edgbaston, aged 18 and 19, have been charged with wounding after a man was stabbed on City Road. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening. Read the latest.
Demolition starts on Edgbaston's Raglan and Priory Stands, paving the way for a new £46m stand and Radisson RED hotel ahead of the 2027 Ashes. The project will boost jobs and the local economy.
Two women from Edgbaston have been charged with wounding after a man in his 20s was stabbed on City Road. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening. Read the latest police statement.
Two teenagers arrested after a man was stabbed on City Road, Edgbaston. Police believe those involved were known to each other. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a reported stabbing on Portland Road, Edgbaston. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident.
A petition is launched after the DWP stops a father's PIP and demands £36,000 back, using footage of him playing adaptive cricket as evidence. Support the call for a fair reassessment.
A Shropshire man who lost his leg must repay £36,000 in Personal Independence Payment after the DWP saw him playing cricket. Discover the full story behind the benefits crackdown.
Explore Luminate, the dazzling illuminated trail at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Running until 1 Jan 2026, it's a glowing winter escape. See the stunning gallery.
Birmingham's B15 postcode has the highest burglary rate in Britain. Police data reveals the streets hit and a shocking £12k gold theft case. Share your story.
West Midlands Police release images of two males wanted in connection with an arson attack at a Cannon Hill Park community centre on 23 September. No one was hurt. Call 101 with info.
A Birmingham councillor accidentally struck a woman with a cricket ball during a park facility opening, leaving her briefly unconscious. Read the full story.
Police issue a new appeal for witnesses one year after Raad Asmael, 27, was fatally shot in his car in Edgbaston. Eight arrests were made but no one has been charged.
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal to find driver after a collision in Edgbaston left a motorbike rider with serious leg injuries. Can you help? Call 101.
Mark Butcher weighs in on Ben Stokes' fiery response to critics of England's Ashes preparations. Discover the ex-England star's verdict on the captain's character and the unique pressure of touring Australia.
Historic South Elmsall cricket club receives major funding injection to develop two-lane training facility, enhancing community sports provision in West Yorkshire.
New property data uncovers Birmingham's most expensive neighbourhoods, with affluent suburbs commanding premium prices in the city's competitive housing market.
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.