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Wem Cricket Club gets £3,000 funding boost

Wem Cricket Club receives a £3,000 grant from Persimmon Homes for new ECB-approved astro-turf nets. The upgrade will benefit juniors, women's teams, and the wider community. Read more.

Gary Neville's The Overlap Sold to Media Giant Global

Gary Neville's sports media venture, The Overlap, has been acquired by Global. The deal sees the broadcaster take a controlling stake, with plans to build a leading sports network. Read the full story.

BBC loses Commonwealth Games and Boat Race to rivals

The BBC's sports portfolio suffers a major blow as TNT Sports and Channel 4 secure rights to the Commonwealth Games and the historic Boat Race for 2026. Discover the details and what it means for viewers.

New easyJet Birmingham to Grenoble route launches

easyJet launches a new weekly Saturday flight from Birmingham Airport to Grenoble, with fares from £23.99, boosting winter sports access. The airline plans further expansion from BHX in 2026.

Birmingham City Appoints Populous for Training Centre

Birmingham City FC has appointed global architects Populous to design their new training centre at the Sports Quarter, a key step in the major east Birmingham regeneration project. Discover the plans.

Blues appoint architects for new Sports Quarter

Birmingham City's owners Knighthead have selected global architects Populous to design the club's new unified training centre at the Sports Quarter, a key step in the major redevelopment project.

Solihull 450-home plan faces withdrawal calls

Local councillors demand a developer withdraws a stalled plan for 450 homes in Dickens Heath, fearing it threatens the future of historic football and rugby clubs. Read the latest.

Redrow Community Fund Donates £2,600 to Local Groups

Redrow South Midlands' Community Fund has awarded £2,600 to three Cambridgeshire organisations, supporting youth sports and adult disability services. Discover how the donations are making a difference.

Aidan's Rowing Challenge for Epilepsy Charity

Aidan Leverage, 20, from Leicester, is taking on two 2,000m races at the British Indoor Rowing Championships to fundraise for Epilepsy Action, aiming to shatter stigma around the condition.

33 Honoured at North Kesteven Community Champion Awards

33 individuals, groups and businesses were celebrated as community champions in North Kesteven for their voluntary work and community spirit. Discover the inspiring winners and learn how to nominate for 2026.

Amputee dad's benefits cut after cricket video

Shaun Rigby, a Shropshire father, must repay £36,000 in disability benefits and lost his Motability car after the DWP saw a video of him playing cricket. His family is fighting the decision.

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