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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 3007 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 2544 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 2097 0 -
School sports given huge boost to level the playing field for next generation of Lionesses
On International Women’s Day (Wednesday 8 March) the Government is setting out new standards for equal access to sports, making it clear that girls and boys should be offered the same sports during PE and extracurricular...2023-03-08 1958 0 -
PM awards MND campaigner Rob Burrow the UK’s 2,000th Points of Light
Rob Burrow MBE, the former Leeds Rhino and England Rugby League player who has passionately campaigned for people with Motor Neurone Disease, was yesterday named by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as the 2,000th recipient of the...2023-03-07 1561 0 -
Investment in new indoor athletics track strengthens city’s reputation for major events with strong community benefits
A new athletics track for Utilita Arena Birmingham, purchased by Birmingham City Council, is set to host its first event this weekend in the shape of the UK Athletics Indoor Championships. The track replaces the original,...2023-02-25 1063 0 -
Structures to ensure delivery of Commonwealth Games legacy are set for approval
A report to Cabinet Members notes the previously-confirmed opportunity to access underspend from Games time budgets still exists – and a Legacy Portfolio Team within Birmingham City Council is now required to continue to coordinate and drive forward...2023-02-08 961 0 -
Sky pledges support to the Black In Sport Summit
As part of the agreement, Sky will sponsor the 2023 Black In Sport Summit, to be held at the iconic London Stadium in Stratford – home of West Ham United Football Club and the host venue...2023-02-03 969 0 -
New green scheme launches at Birmingham pools
Eight swimming pools in Birmingham have signed up with swimming products recycling scheme Leisure Loop, which aims to address the amount of waste generated by pools that reaches landfill each year. The leisure centres taking part...2023-01-31 1821 0 -
Birmingham 2022 contributes £870million to UK economy
The independent interim evaluation report found that the West Midlands economy received a significant boost, with over half the economic impact generated (£453.7 million**) benefiting businesses and communities across the region. A record 1.5 million tickets...2023-01-20 1330 0
