Dudley ice rink plan gets mixed response
A £9m ice rink plan for Dudley town centre receives mixed reactions, with supporters citing demand and critics calling it a 'white elephant'.
A £9m ice rink plan for Dudley town centre receives mixed reactions, with supporters citing demand and critics calling it a 'white elephant'.
Keely Hodgkinson missed out on 800m gold at Birmingham 2026, finishing second behind Switzerland's Audrey Werro, who won in 1:58.34.
Aston Villa's Brian Madjo and João Gomes will miss the start of the new campaign due to injuries, with Gomes out for at least two weeks and Madjo until September.
Aston Villa face a double injury setback before the Premier League opener, with two key players sidelined. The club confirms the news, impacting squad depth.
West Bromwich Albion have confirmed their new club captain, with boss Carlos Corberán making a decision involving a defender. The announcement comes ahead of the new Championship season.
Former Aston Villa, Wolves and West Brom striker has signed for a League Two club, according to reports. The 32-year-old forward joins after a spell in Scotland.
Birmingham City are predicted to finish 7th or 8th in the Championship, with West Ham tipped to win the league. Jay Stansfield could score 20 goals, and Carlos Vicente may make the Team of the Year.
Gary McAllister backs Steven Gerrard to return to management when the right project arises, amid his new TV role with TNT Sports for the upcoming season.
West Bromwich Albion face the new season after key staff exits, including a first-team coach, as fans await transfer activity.
Coventry's Jake Minshull missed the European Championship final in Birmingham, finishing fifth in his semi-final despite a time quicker than his Commonwealth silver.
Josh Faulds, disqualified at the Commonwealth Games, won his 400m hurdles heat in 48.90s, qualifying fastest for the semi-finals in Birmingham.
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has cast doubt on Joao Palhinha's loan move to Aston Villa, insisting a deal is unlikely without an obligation to buy.
Rian Snell, a 21-year-old sports science student, won gold in 60m and long jump at the British Transplant Games in Sheffield, celebrating his second chance after a kidney transplant from his mother.
Vhagar, trained by Willie Mullins, seeks another victory toward a historic Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National double, following her impressive win at Punchestown.
West Brom midfielder Tom Fellows has completed a permanent transfer to League One rivals with the fee confirmed by both clubs.
University of Birmingham PhD student Poppy Tank competes in the 10,000m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham tonight, balancing elite sport with research on recycling hip and knee replacements.
Raul Jimenez surprised Wolves supporters at Molineux with a special gesture, delighting fans and reinforcing his bond with the club.
West Brom boss Carlos Corberan has described new signing Rabby Nzingoula as 'unbelievable' after the midfielder's impressive debut performance in the Championship.
Sprinter Amy Hunt reveals 'scary' heart tests as she targets double gold at Birmingham 2026, aiming to add Commonwealth titles to her Olympic and European medals.
Wolves boss Gary O'Neil vows training incident won't repeat, addresses club atmosphere after controversy. He insists unity and focus ahead of upcoming matches.
Lewis Cox discusses Alex Mowatts departure from West Brom, citing contract issues, and analyzes potential replacements and the club's next steps.
Louis Mander of Saxilby has returned home with four national medals from tennis and equestrian events, including two golds, and is now shortlisted for the World Games in Chile.
Birmingham City begin the 2026-27 Championship season with a new era of coverage. Reporter Alex Dicken outlines Premium benefits, including Q&As, deeper analysis, more video and podcasts, as Blues aim for the Premier League.
A walking cricket group at Go Active @ The Arc in Clowne could fold if it doesn't recruit more members. With only eight regulars, organisers are urging new players to join from September to keep the inclusive, friendly sessions going.
Portia Trousdell, paralysed after spinal surgery, will run the Kidney Wales CDF 10K in Cardiff on September 6, after months of rehab and parkrun.
Arsenal may shift focus from Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa to Bayer Leverkusen's Jarell Quansah, per Sky Sports. Konsa's £60m price tag and age 29 contrast with Quansah's £30m cost and 23 years, making him a potential long-term investment.
Aston Villa face crucial transfer decisions with three weeks left, including potential sales of Tammy Abraham, Leon Bailey, and Ezri Konsa, while teenager Brian Madjo impresses.
Birmingham City's sixth signing Max Bird brings versatility and experience, says Bristol City reporter Dan Carter, who believes the 25-year-old could 'explode' in the Championship.
Birmingham City have signed midfielder Max Bird from Bristol City on a three-year contract, becoming their sixth summer arrival ahead of the Championship opener at Sheffield United.
Wirral swimmers excelled at the Dee Mile and Manchester Aquatic Northern Wave Meet, with Woodchurch and Warrington clubs taking top spots in multiple categories.