Star comment: Momentum from Commonwealth Games must be maintained
The Commonwealth Games is on its way at last. We have enjoyed the excitement of the baton relay after it landed in our region and now we can await the Games themselves.
The Commonwealth Games is on its way at last. We have enjoyed the excitement of the baton relay after it landed in our region and now we can await the Games themselves.
Director and screenwriter Steven Knight, who was born in Birmingham, is executive producer of the ceremony.
The Queen's Baton arrived in Wolverhampton in spectacular style on Sunday, dropping in via parachute.
Free games and an archaeology dig are among the fun family activities being held at museums during the school summer holidays.
Bridgnorth provided a perfect backdrop for the final Shropshire leg of the Queen's Baton Relay – with the route taking in some of the town's iconic sites.
A Black Country borough is set to cheer on fundraisers, Olympians and community champions taking part in the Queen's Baton Relay ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Gymnastics world champion Joe Fraser feared a ruptured appendix might have cost him his dream of Commonwealth Games glory in his home city this month.
The Commonwealth Games Baton has travelled the globe during a 294-day journey to all 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth.
Shrewsbury track starlet Iris Downes has been rewarded for her fine recent form with a maiden place at the showpiece World under-20 Championship.
A Black Country shopping centre is getting into the spirit of the Commonwealth Games with a pop-up sports stadium.
A city choir is putting in final rehearsals ahead of its big day at the Commonwealth Games.
The GMB has called off its Sandwell refuse service strike planned for during the Commonwealth Games.
A council has launched a free summer programme of 'urban games' in a bid to tackle antisocial behaviour.
Staffordshire swimming hero Adam Peaty admits Birmingham 2022 will be a step into the unknown after confirming his participation at the Games.
More than £135 million has been invested in the region from overseas in the last year.