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Last weekend we marked 100 days to go until the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships comes to the UK with an official mascot unveiling. ‘Bab the Bull’ was unveiled to cheers when making a last-minute appearance in the Mascot Dash at the Junior and Mini Great...

A brand-new PlayZone at Adderley Park was officially opened last week by Cabinet Member Cllr Mariam Khan, local Ladywood MP, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and community partners. The new outdoor multi‑sport space was completed in June...

We’re thrilled to share that we raised over £500 from our recent event! All donations will go directly to Neuroblastoma UK. Neuroblastoma is an aggressive child-hood cancer, and your generosity will help support vital research and...

New figures from the ONS, show that the smoking prevalence in Birmingham is at a record low of 12.2%, down from 13.6% (-1.4) in 2023, with rates reducing from 10.9% down to 10.4% (-0.5) nationally. Birmingham...

Birmingham City Council has launched a campaign to help you find freedom by giving up smoking. The ‘Find Freedom from Smoking’ campaign will reach residents through multiple channels including social media, digital platforms, radio, and out-of-home displays...

The Sandwell community came together for a charity penalty shootout aimed at raising awareness of youth mental health and encouraging local engagement through sport and wellbeing. The event took place on Sunday 26 October 2025 at...

Forward Carers, commissioned by Birmingham City Council to run the Birmingham Carers Hub service, has been named as winner of the Outstanding Carer Organisation category at the Carers UK Awards 2025. The national award, celebrating remarkable...