Team GB table tennis star launches new digital exhibition
Jessica Bromley, a leading GB table tennis player ranked number two in the UK Special Olympics, was at The Public yesterday to officially launch the Art of Motion
Royal Mail strikes gold with special “next day” stamps commemorating Team GB wins
There will be an extra “first” to celebrate when Team GB wins gold at the 2012 Games this summer
ASK HOWARD
HOWARD ELSTON, the man who knows everything, fields the questions that plague you throughout your day: Today, Stephanie of Worcester, asks:
Community Games sees the turnaround of Walkers Heath Park, Birmingham
After years of neglect, Walkers Heath Park, Birmingham, has been transformed from a forgotten wasteland to a thriving part of the community.
Local student named as Olympic Torchbearer
Daniel Bird, a learner at Queen Alexandra College has been named as one of the 8000 inspirational people to carry the Olympic Flame
Lighting spectacular marks Olympics countdown
Legendary Olympian Ed Moses talks to The Birmingham Press during an event to mark the city’s part in London 2012.
Coventry University Students’ Union to host the London 2012 Community Games
Coventry University Students’ Union will host The Community Games as part of the London 2012 celebrations,
Academics compile UK’s first ever database of sporting statues
The first ever database of sporting statues in the UK has been compiled by academics at the University of Sheffield.
Playing fields under threat?
Not according to LibDem councillor Martin Mullaney. Here, he explains proposals for a way to improve facilities.
Birmingham Sports & Recreation
Dave Woodhall reviews a new nostalgic book release
Albert and His $250m Red White and Blue Pay Cheque
American baseball’s biggest star has signed one of the largest athletic contracts ever in the States. Richard Lutz explains what it means
The British Olympics – Britain’s Olympic Heritage 1612-2012
A new book The British Olympics – Britain’s Olympic Heritage 1612-2012 by Martin Polley, reveals Britain’s centuries old association with the Olympic Games.
Birmingham Benefits From Grass Roots Initiatives
A new report has shown how young footballers in the city are receiving improved grant aid.
Birmingham University To Build 50m Swimming Pool
Birmingham’s long quest for a 50-metre swimming pool appears to have taken a major step forward
Court on Canvas/A Gem of a Game
Two exhibitions commemorating the game of Lawn Tennis and the man responsible for its existence are now on
Glover and Costello Shine in Walsall Promotion
A number of local boxers were in action at the weekend.
Boxing News
Local fight fans should be entertained with the bill at Walsall on Saturday.
Blatter to Rule Fifonia with An Iron Fist After Spring Revolt Fails
From our man in Fifa-ville Howard ‘Hazza’ Elston who has been witnessing incredible scenes in the capital after today’s election
Albion in ‘imminent nosebleed’ worry
Terry Wills reflects on a historic win that takes the Baggies ever-higher up the table.
On Your Marks
World-class athletes will be competing in Birmingham this summer.