Grimsargh St Michael’s C of E Primary School receives a £25,000 parish council grant to kickstart a £100,000 playground transformation, aiming for a more inclusive, nature-rich space for local children.
Kansas City Chiefs president reveals the team's deliberate policy to protect Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's privacy, never showing her on stadium screens. Discover the real story behind the headlines.
A dogwalker reports an unauthorised traveller encampment on Perry Park near Alexander Stadium. Read about the local concerns and council response.
Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner addresses critics of the new 62,000-seater Powerhouse stadium design. Discover why the polarising project is a deliberate celebration of the city's heritage.
An Oxfordshire IT manager saved a 70-year-old family oak tree, transforming it with beer caps and resin into a stunning table. His DIY project, using tools under £65, created a new centrepiece. Read the inspiring story of upcycling and family legacy.
Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness warns Birmingham City's ambitious new 62,000-seat 'Powerhouse' stadium will likely cost far more than expected. Blues target a 2030/31 opening.
Birmingham City legend Mikael Forssell returned to St Andrew's after 17 years and was amazed by the club's progress. He also praised current star Jay Stansfield. Read his full interview.
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.
Birmingham City star Jay Stansfield speaks on the club's new 62,000-seat stadium and his ambition to play there. Read his full verdict on the £3bn project and tonight's Watford clash.
Energy giant RWE has secured financial closure for a major £200m battery storage facility in Pembrokeshire. Construction starts 2026, boosting UK grid stability and supporting 300,000 homes. Read the full details.
Three vacant properties in the Black Country go under the hammer in December with a £50,000 guide price. Ideal for developers or DIY projects, they need full refurbishment.
A Speke community project secures a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote sustainability through workshops and a new community fridge.
Birmingham City's revolutionary Powerhouse stadium design features 12 chimneys, retractable pitch and ambitious 2030 opening target. Discover the groundbreaking vision.
Aston Villa fans can explore Villa Park on a discounted behind-the-scenes tour for just £12. Walk on the pitch, sit in the dugouts, and access dressing rooms. Book via Wowcher.
Birmingham confirmed as proposed host city for 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup in UK bid. Could bring £65m boost and 300,000 visitors to the city.
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.
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.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker condemns Reform UK's 'reckless' call to scrap HS2, warning it threatens billions in investment and future jobs. Read the full clash.
West Midlands Police's expanded Project Guardian Taskforce has made over 70 arrests and seized nearly 70 weapons in a major crackdown on knife crime and serious youth violence.
A 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man have been charged with knife offences in Birmingham after a machete and lock knife were recovered in separate police stops. Contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
Endeavour School in Brentwood faces disruption as a DfE construction project fails. MP Alex Burghart vows to intervene. Support local festive businesses.
Diagrama Community Services plants 105 native broadleaf saplings at Duckyls Farm, creating a wildlife-friendly habitat and empowering people with disabilities. Discover how this project boosts biodiversity.
A convoy of caravans arrived on land near Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr. The council is taking steps to recover the site. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
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.
Birmingham City star Demarai Gray reveals his dream to play in the club's new 62,000-seater stadium after helping Blues secure a 4-1 victory over Norwich. Read more about the exciting future plans.
Dylon Kirkham, 26, receives three-year football ban after provoking violence following Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion match. Read the full court details.
Birmingham City host Norwich City in a special 150th-anniversary Championship fixture. Can Chris Davies's side continue their home form against the struggling Canaries? Follow the action.
Birmingham City, backed by Knighthead Capital's £1.34bn+, aim for Premier League return. See how their financial power compares to Millwall, Leicester and other Championship clubs.
Birmingham City FC reveals plans for a new 62,000-seat stadium, 'The Powerhouse', set to transform the city into a global sports and culture destination. Discover the project's huge economic impact.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies reveals he has visualised leading his team out at the club's proposed new 62,000-seater stadium, The Powerhouse. Discover his long-term vision for the club.