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Landmark concussion guidance for grassroots sport published
The Government and the Sport and Recreation Alliance today publishes the first UK-wide Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport which will help players, coaches, parents, schools, National Governing Bodies and sports administrators to identify, manage and prevent the issue....2023-04-30 3014 0 -
Proposal for council to back next phase of Edgbaston Stadium masterplan set for discussion
A proposal for the council to support the latest phase of the masterplan designed to keep Edgbaston Stadium in the elite tier of international cricket venues is to be considered on April 25. The strategic importance...2023-04-20 3523 0 -
The importance of sport for children with disabilities – and the lengths their parents go to access it
Parents are often vital in helping their children become involved in sport. In our research, we spoke to 11 parents of children and young people aged between 12 and 25 who were competing in at UK or...2023-04-15 3452 0 -
Birmingham and Villa Park confirmed to be part of UK & Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 Bid
Birmingham City Council is delighted to announce Birmingham and Villa Park have been selected to be a host city and stadia as part of the UK & Ireland UEFA EURO 2028 Bid. In 12th April the...2023-04-13 4638 0 -
Sport leaders converge at London Stadium to deliver Black in Sport Summit 2023
Image Courtesy:Flynn Duggan Leaders from across the sport industry came together on Saturday 25 March to deliver Loughborough University’s student-led initiative the Black in Sport Summit (BISS). The sold-out event – backed by Europe’s leading media...2023-04-03 10776 0 -
Birmingham Festival 23 to mark one-year anniversary of Commonwealth Games
The city council today unveiled plans for Birmingham Festival 23 to mark the one year anniversary of the Commonwealth Games. The festival will celebrate the city’s creativity, as a sign of its ongoing commitment to funding culture. Commissioned and...2023-03-31 6271 0 -
Birmingham bar backs grassroots women’s rugby team
Birmingham independent bar and live music venue Nortons Digbeth has pledged more support for women’s rugby in the city and extended its sponsorship of the Moseley Women’s Rugby team by another 12 months. In addition to...2023-03-30 4242 0 -
PM congratulates Harry Kane on goal scoring record
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has congratulated footballer Harry Kane on becoming England’s highest-ever goal scorer, after he scored his 54th goal in the opening qualifier against Italy for Euro2024 this week. In a video call on...2023-03-25 2881 0 -
Global sporting superstars added to Black in Sport Summit 2023 line-up
Organisers of the Black in Sport Summit (BISS) have secured a major coup with sport icons Lewis Hamilton, Alice Dearing, and Richard Riakporhe all confirmed to take part in the 2023 showpiece event. Hamilton, recognised as...2023-03-20 2434 0 -
University sports students set to study at major Commonwealth Games venue
Birmingham City University today announces a £5million investment to fit out areas of the city’s Alexander Stadium that will serve as a world-class home for its sports and exercise-related courses. The eyes of the world were...2023-03-19 1979 0
