Sutton Coldfield hockey star Laura has sights firmly fixed on home Games

There was a time when Laura Unsworth thought those Christmas Day runs might be turning into a thing of the past.

Tiger Woods rules out full-time return to golf after serious car crash

The 45-year-old required surgery on open fractures to his lower right leg after the single-vehicle accident in February.

Brooke Shields: It’s refreshing to play a woman my own age

The American actress stars as a middle-aged author who escapes to Scotland in Netflix rom-com A Castle For Christmas.

UK’s use of AZ vaccine for older people ‘may have limited hospital admissions’

Pascal Soriot said that the company’s vaccine ‘stimulates T cells to a higher degree in older people’.

Sutton Coldfield sports venue unveiled as Commonwealth Games training base

Wyndley Leisure Centre has been chosen as an official training venue for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Climate action by countries puts world on track for ‘at least 2.4C’ of warming

Climate Action Tracker analysis also warns of a ‘massive credibility gap’ between long term emissions targets and policies to deliver them.

Debut novelist fends off famous faces to win Comedy Women In Print Prize

Jesse Sutanto won the accolade for her comic novel Dial A for Aunties, which has already been snapped up by Netflix.

Course revealed as Sutton Park prepares for Commonwealth Games

The course has been unveiled for the Commonwealth Games triathlon events, set to be held in Sutton Park and on surrounding roads on July 29 and 31, 2022.

2022 Commonwealth Games cycling time trial to showcase Black Country and rural Staffordshire

Iconic Black Country landmarks and rural Staffordshire will be showcased during the 2022 Commonwealth Games cycling time trial, it was announced today.

Holiday bookings double after red list cut

Jet2holidays saw holiday bookings double in the day after the list of countries on the travel red list was cut.

Musical medics from across the globe bang the drum for charity

The group will play two concerts in October to raise funds for Pathway, which provides healthcare to those who are homeless.

Fundraiser from Heath Hayes completes epic challenge for charity

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman refuses to answer questions in a press conference

The Dutchman asked for “support in this difficult time” as he read from a script before walking out.

Shane Lowry keen for battle since watching Padraig Harrington at 2006 Ryder Cup

Fifteen years on he will be part of the European team attempting to retain the trophy at Whistling Straits.

Fleetwood ready to become villain of the piece as Europe bid to retain Ryder Cup

With coronavirus travel restrictions preventing large numbers of fans travelling, Padraig Harrington’s side are braced for a one-sided atmosphere.