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.

UK’s high Covid rates mean foreign travel barriers ‘churlish’, says expert

The risks of catching the virus at home are ‘relatively high’ said Dr Simon Clarke, as travel rules were changed.

Birmingham creative festival unveiled ahead of Commonwealth Games

Organisers have announced the first details of the Birmingham 2022 Festival – a six-month celebration which will spotlight creativity and culture in the West Midlands.

Scientists trialling whether children need second coronavirus vaccine

The study will seek to recruit 360 volunteers who will be enrolled in one of four arms of the study.

Kate Hudson engaged to Danny Fujikawa after five years together

She shared the news on Instagram.

Adam Peaty out to ‘complete collection’ with Commonwealth 50m gold in Birmingham

But the 26-year-old is determined not to ‘put too much pressure’ on himself.

Shane Lowry delighted with Open return to Royal Portrush in 2025

The tournament two years ago attracted a crowd of 237,750 throughout the week.