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Ticket rises and more TV packages - why is price of sport increasing?
The price of sports tickets and TV subscriptions are on the rise - so what is behind the increases and how are they justified?
October 8, 2026Suffragette role 'a gift' says Beverley Knight
The Wolverhampton-born singer stars as suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia the musical.
October 8, 2026Is it too early to look at Premier League table?
Just five games in, it might seem a bit early to pay much attention to the Premier League table - but it's probably more settled than you think. BBC Sport takes a look at the statistics behind the early season standings.
October 7, 2026It's been a terrible year for farming, Jeremy Clarkson tells Tory conference
The former Top Gear presenter and star of Clarkson's Farm also said farmers were being "attacked" from every angle.
October 5, 2026Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
October 5, 2026Whittaker survives late scare to hold on for points win
British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker survives a dramatic late onslaught from Conor Wallace to move a step closer to a world-title shot with a points victory in Birmingham.
October 3, 2026Alison Hammond returns home from hospital after rushing off This Morning
The This Morning presenter said she believes she experienced a panic attack on Friday's show.
October 3, 2026'I watched 800 films in Covid, now I direct them'
Benjamin Williams from Malvern has worked on Apple TV's Slow Horses for its upcoming season.
October 3, 2026Alison Hammond has heart check-up in hospital after rushing off This Morning while on air
The host says she is "fine" but getting checked after leaving midway through Friday's This Morning.
October 2, 2026How Manzambi became one of Europe's best young talents
Aston Villa's summer signing Johan Manzambi has been nominated for the best young player at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. BBC Sport looks at his rise.
September 29, 2026Lives 'will be lost' unless UK does more to combat wildfires, committee chairwoman says
Baroness Brown says there must be better training and planning, after a record year for wildfires in England and Wales.
September 29, 2026Fernandes, Gakpo & Dorgu join injury list
Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo and Patrick Dorgu all join the international break's high-profile injury list after suffering issues that have curtailed their involvement in Nations League matches.
September 27, 2026Our son's death could have been prevented by FA - Billy Vigar's parents
Billy Vigar's parents says the Football Association could have prevented their son's death.
September 25, 2026Man Utd and Liverpool eye Mitchell - Wednesday's gossip
Manchester United and Liverpool are keen on Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell, Aston Villa loan attacker Alejandro Garnacho is on the radar of La Liga clubs, while Chelsea want Gambian teenager Adama Jeng, plus more.
September 22, 2026Ex-Birmingham winger Graham in hospital after serious accident
Former Birmingham winger Jordan Graham is in hospital after being involved in a "serious road traffic accident".
September 21, 2026Baby bank helping more parents in full-time work
The couple who run the bank say they are in "desperate need" of baby formula as demand is so high.
September 21, 2026Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group
Keeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal specific designer items.
September 18, 2026'Built differently' - Hodgkinson reveals hamstring abnormality
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says she is "built differently" after an MRI scan uncovered an "abnormality" in her hamstring.
September 17, 2026Harwood-Bellis has chance to make his mark at Villa
Left out of Aston Villa's Champions League squad and yet to feature since his arrival, Taylor Harwood-Bellis has the chance to shine in the EFL Cup.
September 16, 2026Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - Hunt
British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned about the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney being part of a "barrier" to girls' participation in sport.
September 15, 2026Emery left searching for answers after another Villa loss
Aston Villa have lost three of their opening four Premier League games to leave boss Unai Emery struggling for answers.
September 12, 2026'He's become a star' - Razaullah steals the show at Edgbaston
After picking up four wickets in England's first innings, 21-year-old Razaullah steals the show at Edgbaston with the bat, scoring 81 off 63 balls to help Pakistan set England a target of 130 to win the third and final Test of the series.
September 11, 2026'Embarrassing' Pakistan break record in morning to forget
The only thing gloomier than the leaden skies at lunch on day of the third Test at Edgbaston will be the mood in the Pakistan dressing room as things went from bad to worse.
September 9, 2026Heathrow and Gatwick among airports hit by air traffic control problems
Departures from a number of airports have been affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.
September 8, 2026Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years
The cuts come as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles.
September 7, 2026Shaw double leads Man City to victory over Birmingham
Manchester City's defence of their Women's Super League title gets off to the perfect start with victory over newly promoted Birmingham City.
September 6, 2026New contenders emerge on WSL return - but Man City start strong
The Women’s Super League returned this weekend and with it a host of new signings, improved squads and unexpected results.
September 6, 2026Ashes ticket price increase 'really poor' - Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan is critical of a 43% ticket price increase for next year's men's Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
September 3, 2026Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
The NHS has been trialling the test and says the results so far are truly promising.
September 2, 2026Aston Villa sign Mbaye and Harwood-Bellis
Aston Villa complete the signings of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain and English centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton.
September 1, 2026Pakistan drop seven players and release head coach
Pakistan respond to their series defeat by England by taking the extraordinary step of dropping seven players, calling up five uncapped players and releasing their head coach.
August 31, 2026England attack's 2005 comparisons fair - Trescothick
Comparisons can be made between England’s new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.
August 31, 2026WhatsApp chat used to send cash for crime and extremism
The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.
August 30, 2026What will Jackson bring to Villa with Watkins set for exit?
BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.
August 28, 2026Mayer and Cameron butt heads at final face-off
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron butt heads in their final face-off before Saturday's light-middleweight unification bout in Birmingham.
August 28, 2026Why Spurs' under-the-radar buy might be summer's smartest deal
Why Kirsty Hanson's move from Aston Villa to Tottenham could be the key transfer of the Women's Super League summer.
August 28, 2026Wrexham's newest signings vital after Thomason blow
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says Issa Kabore and Jacques Ekomie’s arrivals are vital with George Thomason facing a lengthy injury lay-off.
August 27, 2026Villa make offer for Mateta - Wednesday's gossip
Aston Villa make a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, Manchester United eye a promising defender, and Manchester City aren't ready to give up on signing Enzo Fernandez.
August 26, 2026From influencers to queens of women's boxing - five years of MVP
On Saturday, Most Valuable Promotions celebrates its fifth anniversary. One of the feistiest upstarts in modern boxing has given a new platform to the world's best female fighters.
August 26, 2026Al-Hilal in advanced talks to sign Arsenal's Martinelli
Arsenal are in advanced talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal over the sale of Gabriel Martinelli for at least £50m.
August 24, 2026Charity? Acting? The Cotswolds? What will Harry and Meghan's UK life look like?
The couple's return to the UK is imminent - and what they'll be focusing on here is gradually becoming clearer.
August 24, 2026Hodgkinson withdraws from Zurich Diamond League
Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from the women's 800 metres at Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Zurich because her "body is not quite ready".
August 24, 2026Itauma v Hrgovic & Mayer v Cameron - all you need to know
All you need to know about Moses Itauma v Filip Hrgovic and Mikaela Mayer v Chantelle Cameron before the fights on Saturday.
August 24, 2026'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents
A survey on attitudes towards accents suggests that so-called "accent bias" is still an issue in many workplaces.
August 23, 2026Why 'woeful' Villa crumbled against Brighton
Match of the Day's Danny Murphy, Gabby Logan and Joe Hart analyse Aston Villa's "woeful" performance against Brighton, which saw them lose 4-0.
August 23, 2026'It would appear he's no longer wanting to play for Aston Villa' - does Watkins want out?
After being left out of Aston Villa's match-day squad against Brighton, Match of the Day's Gabby Logan, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart consider if Ollie Watkins is on the verge of leaving the club for Al Hilal.
August 23, 2026Hunt second in Diamond League 200m as White wins
Amy Hunt follows up her extraordinary week at the European Championships with a second-placed finish in the women's 200m at the Diamond League in Lausanne behind Kayla White.
August 21, 2026Duplantis releases song for Ultimate Championship
Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis says "music and sport bring people together in the best way as he releases 'Gold' for the upcoming inaugural Ultimate Championship.
August 21, 2026Break-up of Villa's Europa heroes leaves cracks for Emery to fill
Aston Villa have already sold three key players this summer, a figure that could potentially double by the end of the transfer window.
August 21, 2026Villa £18m bid for Harwood-Bellis rejected by Southampton
Aston Villa have bid worth around £18m plus add-ons rejected by Southampton for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
August 20, 2026Why first 10 days of new season could tell us a lot about Man Utd
The first 10 days of the new Premier League season could tell us a lot about what lies ahead for Manchester United.
August 20, 2026Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa
Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?
August 20, 2026Sheff Utd could face points deduction after High Court ruling
Sheffield United could incur a 12-point deduction after the company used to buy the club was placed into liquidation.
August 19, 2026'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple
Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.
August 17, 2026European Championship marathon records fall in men's and women's races
Germany's Amanal Petros and Finland's Alisa Vainio both set new championship records on their way to gold in the men and women's marathons, on the final day of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
August 16, 2026Donnelly wins GB's first women's marathon medal at Europeans
Abbie Donnelly became the first British woman to win a marathon medal at the European Championships as she claimed bronze in Birmingham on Sunday.
August 16, 2026Bronze for Donnelly and team gold for GB in women's marathon
Abbie Donnelly wins the bronze medal in the women's marathon, with Great Britain also winning a gold medal in the team event, on the final day of the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.
August 16, 2026Hunt wins third gold as Asher-Smith makes history
Amy Hunt claims the third gold medal of her bid for a historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith makes history as Great Britain win two relay golds at the European Athletics Championships.
August 15, 2026Johnson-Thompson vows she still has hunger to compete
Katarina Johnson-Thompson says if she is "not competitive, I will start asking questions" after finishing 21st at the European Athletics Championships following a difficult season.
August 15, 2026Villa begin Suzuki talks - Sunday's gossip
Aston Villa are in negotiations over Zion Suzuki, boosting Juventus' hope of signing Emiliano Martinez, while Arsenal are told price for Victor Osimhen, plus more.
August 15, 2026Championship excellent place to discover talent - Espanyol's Monchi
Espanyol sporting director Monchi explains why he believes England's Championship is an undervalued source of talent, and outlines his ambitions to restore Espanyol to the top end of Spanish football.
August 15, 2026O'Connor secures European gold in heptathlon
Kate O'Connor secures gold in the heptathlon at the European Championships in Birmingham.
August 15, 2026GB's Hunter Bell glides into 1500m final
Georgia Hunter Bell wins her heat and is the only Brit to qualify for Sunday's women's 1500m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
August 15, 2026Fiorini and Perez break race walking world records
In the women's race walking, Sofia Fiorini of Italy smashes the marathon world record by over nine minutes, with Maria Perez of Spain also setting a world record in the half-marathon, at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
August 15, 2026Fresh rivals & forced to settle for silver - but Hodgkinson up for fight
Keely Hodgkinson says she is proud of her ability to "continue to fight" after taking silver behind Audrey Werro at the European Athletics Championships.
August 15, 2026Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro
Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.
August 14, 2026O'Connor with 'mixed emotions' after day one
Ireland's Kate O'Connor has "mixed emotions" after day one of the women's heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
August 14, 2026'She knows how to deliver' - Johnson-Thompson's 'huge' high jump
Two-time world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson gets a third-time clearance at 1.83m in the heptathlon high jump at the European Athletics Championships.
August 14, 2026'Two out of four, baby' - Hunt wins 200m as she eyes historic quadruple
Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in Birmingham.
August 13, 2026Kerr's Europeans absence ruining the sport - Ingebrigtsen
Jakob Ingebrigtsen says he is "very" disappointed by British rival Josh Kerr's decision to miss the European Championships in Birmingham.
August 13, 2026Hodgkinson into 800m final after dramatic Werro fall
Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt.
August 13, 2026PSG retain UEFA Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa - Reuters
PSG retain UEFA Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa Reuters
August 12, 2026Perfect Perry stars as Phoenix beat MI London to avoid finishing bottom
Ellyse Perry hits an unbeaten 62 off 39 balls to guide Birmingham Phoenix to a comfortable five-wicket win against MI London - a victory which sees Phoenix avoid finishing bottom of the table, at the expense of their opponents.
August 12, 2026Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break?
The world record for the women's 800m is the longest standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why is it such a tough task?
August 12, 2026Emery chases first Super Cup - but does it matter?
Aston Villa are competing in the Super Cup for the first time since 1982, but manager Unai Emery has much more recent experience of the match.
August 12, 2026GB's Glave and Azu claim European 100m one-two
Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.
August 11, 2026Glave and Azu deliver on GB sweep promise with 100m gold and silver
Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu say a medal sweep in the men's 100m was a goal they had discussed amongst their teams earlier in the year, as the two take home the gold and silver medals at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
August 11, 2026'Oh my word!' - Netherlands' Visser wins 100m hurdles by one thousandth of a second
Netherlands Nadine Visser pips Poland's Pia Skrzyszowska to the women's 100m hurdles gold medal by a thousandth of a second at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
August 11, 2026Criticism of empty seats and ticket prices at Europeans
Nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on Monday.
August 11, 2026Are ticket prices to blame for 'disappointing' European Championship attendance?
BBC Sport pundits Greg Rutherford and Jessica Ennis-Hill believe that while concerns around ticket prices are understandable, being able to experience the European Athletics Championships live will create "core memories" for spectators which make the cost of tickets value for money.
August 11, 2026The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer
Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".
August 11, 2026Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals progress at Europeans
Keely Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol progress to remain on course for a tantalising European 800m showdown.
August 11, 2026Inside Health
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August 11, 2026GB's Hunt comes of age with European 100m gold
Britain's Amy Hunt has her "coming of age" moment as she storms to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
August 10, 2026Britain's Hunt sprints to European 100m gold
Great Britain's Amy Hunt wins her first major gold medal with victory in the 100m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
August 10, 2026Ingebrigtsen returns from 'lowest of lows' to clinch 5,000m gold
Jakob Ingebrigtsen fights back from "the lowest of lows" to win a stunning 5,000m gold at the European Championships after almost a year out with injury.
August 10, 2026'I knew I was going to win' - Ingebrigtsen on gold medal victory
Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen says he knew he would win the men's 5000m gold medal "with 600m to go" at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Ingebrigtsen successfully returned from the sidelines after Achilles surgery earlier in the year.
August 10, 2026Livingstone and Brevis power Spirit to success
A partnership of 103 between Liam Livingstone and Dewald Brevis, including some huge sixes, sees London Spirit coast to victory over Birmingham Phoenix.
August 9, 2026Defiant Hodgkinson says home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold
Keely Hodgkinson will seek to prove she is still number one following a "tricky" outdoor season when she faces world-class rivals for European 800m gold in Birmingham.
August 9, 2026Swansea fear serious injury to key man Burgess
Swansea City fear Cameron Burgess has a significant Achilles injury after the centre-back limps off in their Carabao Cup defeat to Birmingham City.
August 8, 2026Sunrisers in qualification contention after comfortable win over eliminated Phoenix
Sunrisers Leeds earn a vital win in the race for qualification by demolishing Birmingham Phoenix, who are subsequently eliminated from The Hundred after a fifth loss in six games.
August 7, 2026London submits bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
London submits its final bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with the London Stadium, built for the 2012 Olympics, the proposed venue.
August 6, 2026I'd like Hundred to be longer - Salt
Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt says ideally he would like The Hundred to be a week longer after his side played three matches in five days.
August 5, 2026Rockets march on after easy win against Phoenix
Trent Rockets' continued their excellent form as they comfortably beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets to move four points clear at the top of the men's Hundred table, with two matches to go in the league phase.
August 5, 2026There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media
As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations
August 3, 2026'Nothing is strange' - how clubs prepare for the transfer window
Premier League clubs have already spent more than £1bn in the transfer window, but are expected to only get busier.
August 3, 2026Root stars as Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix
Joe Root makes an unbeaten 58 from 40 balls as Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets at Edgbaston in the men's Hundred.
August 1, 2026Brave move off foot of table with win over Phoenix
Wickets from three consecutive deliveries help Southern Brave close out a first win of the season in The Hundred, beating Birmingham Phoenix by 12 runs.
July 30, 2026Cricket & archery well placed for Commonwealths spot
Cricket, archery and shooting are among the sports well placed to regain their spot at the Commonwealth Games in India in 2030.
July 30, 2026Nicoll eyes shot put glory after Olympic bobsleigh
Adele Nicoll throws in the Commonwealth Games shot put final just five months after competing at the Winter Olympics in bobsleigh.
July 29, 2026Injury denies Richardson spicy reunion with Australia
England's Olympic cycling silver medalist Matt Richardson is ruled out of the Commonwealth Games, denying the event one of its most intriguing subplots.
July 29, 2026Giant pink mammoth and BBC Ceefax - Joe Lycett unveils first major solo art exhibition
The TV comedian's first major solo exhibition starts on Wednesday in Birmingham.
July 28, 2026Hodgkinson & Asher-Smith in GB squad for Europeans
Keely Hodgkinson, Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson are named in the Great Britain squad for next month's European Championships in Birmingham.
July 27, 2026TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.
July 27, 2026England's Langton feared for gymnastics future after fall
England's Gabriel Langton says he feared for his future in gymnastics after his horror fall at the Commonwealth Games.
July 27, 2026Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness
Comedian and former Goodie who became a noted ornithologist and TV presenter.
July 27, 2026Letters by pre-Smiths Morrissey set for auction
The letters to a Birmingham pen pal were written by the singer between the ages of 14 and 20.
July 25, 2026Birmingham Phoenix beat Trent Rockets in record-breaking thriller
Birmingham Phoenix set a record-breaking innings at Edgbaston with a whopping 214 - the highest score Edgbaston has ever seen in The Hundred. Despite a valiant chase and a mighty response of 204 from Trent Rockets, the target ultimately proved too tough to reach.
July 24, 2026Every boundary from Clarke's blistering innings
Birmingham Phoenix batter Joe Clarke racks up a sensational 68 to kick off their Hundred campaign in style, attacking every Trent Rockets bowler with aplomb at Edgbaston.
July 24, 2026Trent Rockets make light work of Birmingham Phoenix
Birmingham Phoenix score just 64 in their innings in a batting performance they'll want to forget, allowing Trent Rockets to capitalise and complete a simple chase in The Hundred at Edgbaston.
July 24, 2026Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef
Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough.
July 23, 2026Johnson-Thompson and Asher-Smith out of Commonwealths
Olympic silver medallist Katarina Johnson-Thompson pulls out of the Commonwealth Games because of injury.
July 23, 2026City celebrates Ozzy Day on anniversary of death
Pop-up performances from a brass band and an orchestra are part of the celebrations of Osbourne.
July 22, 2026Why Chelsea have signed so many Man City academy graduates
Morgan Rogers is the latest ex-Man City academy player to join Chelsea and will be reunited with more former City team-mates.
July 22, 2026'Play music loud to remember Ozzy' says Sharon on first anniversary of his death
Sharon Osbourne shares with the BBC her memories and hopes for the future.
July 22, 2026B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings at Birmingham shops
Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.
July 21, 2026Bethell ruled out of The Hundred with knee injury
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell, who was due to captain Birmingham Phoenix, is ruled out of The Hundred with a knee injury.
July 21, 2026Richardson unfazed by any Australia animosity over Team GB switch
Cyclist Matt Richardson says he has "moved on" from a storm over his nationality switch as he aims to defend his Commonwealth Games titles.
July 21, 2026Fake kits worth £18m seized by UK police over safety concerns
Counterfeit football shirts worth over £18m were seized in the UK during the course of the World Cup because of safety concerns, with the Fire Service warning the outfits can be a danger to those who wear them.
July 21, 2026Date set for Smith's first world title defence
Dalton Smith will defend his WBC light-welterweight for the first time on 24 October when he takes on mandatory challenger Alberto Puello.
July 20, 2026Villa sign Wolves midfielder Gomes in £38m deal
Aston Villa move for Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes after Amadou Onana suffered a serious knee injury at the World Cup.
July 20, 2026'Medal guarantee' Wiffen ready for Commonwealth Games
Daniel Wiffen tells BBC Sport NI about his breakthrough at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, dealing with his newfound fame and his unwavering self-belief.
July 20, 2026Former academy pupil offers students free haircuts
Razwan Amin set up his barbers after leaving Erdington Academy and wants to help people with the cost of living.
July 20, 2026Villa complete club record Manzambi signing
Unai Emery makes his first summer signing by bringing in Johan Manzambi for a club record fee of just over £50m.
July 17, 2026McClenaghan 2.0 a 'work in progress' heading to Glasgow
Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan tells BBC Sport NI about perfecting his new routine for Glasgow, his previous Commonwealth Games experiences and his relief at being back competing after a shoulder injury.
July 17, 2026New camera guidelines for female athletics coverage
New guidelines have been released advising broadcasters on how to use more respectful camera angles when covering live female athletics events.
July 15, 2026Birmingham sign Man Utd's Turner and Naalsund
Birmingham City complete the signing of defender Millie Turner and midfielder Lisa Naalsund from Manchester United.
July 15, 2026England's one-day woes continue with India defeat
Brendon McCullum's reduced role as England's white-ball coach begins with a reminder of how much work there is to do on a one-day team beaten by India.
July 14, 2026Meet Team NI athletes heading to the Commonwealth Games
BBC Sport NI looks at all 65 athletes who will be part of Team NI at the Commonwealth Games this summer.
July 13, 2026Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK
Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs.
July 12, 2026Duchess Sophie makes The Archers cameo appearance
Sophie headed to Birmingham to record with the Ambridge regulars for Thursday's episode.
July 9, 2026Black Sabbath drummer explains wheelchair use
Bill Ward, 78, reveals he has used a wheelchair for about 18 months, but is not "ill or giving up".
July 9, 2026Uncovering the West Midlands roots of Thomas the Tank Engine
It is Christopher Awdry's measles in the 1942 that led his father to create Thomas the Tank Engine.
June 24, 2026Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer
A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?
June 23, 2026Ozzy Osbourne's concert throne to go on display
The display coincides with the anniversary of the Back to the Beginning concert on 5 July.
June 22, 2026Ozzy Osbourne's concert throne to go on display
The display coincides with the anniversary of the Back to the Beginning concert on 5 July.
June 22, 2026CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator
Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.
June 18, 2026Cast announced for new series of Peaky Blinders
The seventh series of the TV show is being filmed in and around Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham.
June 11, 2026Arsenal in hunt for Williams - Thursday's gossip
Arsenal in the hunt for Nico Williams, Juventus open talks with Aston Villa over deal for Emiliano Martinez, Paris St-Germain chase Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.
June 10, 2026How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.
June 9, 2026I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.
June 6, 2026Exams watchdog warns of rise in high-tech cheating
Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.
June 4, 2026UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues
Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
May 22, 2026Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds
"Patriotic" UK anti-immigration social media accounts have been traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
May 15, 2026Pussycat Dolls cancel US leg of reunion tour after poor ticket sales
The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.
May 5, 2026Zayn Malik cancels US tour and cuts UK dates after hospital bed photo shared
The former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates
May 1, 2026Penalty king Wood 'last piece of puzzle' for Forest
Chris Wood has not missed a penalty in 10 years, but has barely played for six months. Now the striker is back - and aiming to lead Nottingham Forest to the Champions League.
April 30, 2026'Where are you? Wow. It is so, so bad' - Emery's remarkable VAR rant
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says VAR made a "huge mistake" in not sending off Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson in their Europa League semi-final first leg.
April 30, 2026Greggs removes cabinets in shoplifting hotspots
Greggs is removing display cabinets in London stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.
April 27, 2026Foakes leads superb Surrey recovery at Edgbaston
Ben Foakes and Tom Lawes help rescue Surrey from 65-6 to post 328 all out on day one of their County Championship game against Warwickshire.
April 3, 2026HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.
March 23, 2026Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.
March 6, 2026How Hodgkinson broke a 23-year-old world record
Preparation, training, and belief - after Keely Hodgkinson smashes the indoor 800m world record, her coach Jenny Meadows explains how their plan came together.
February 20, 2026What we learned from the first trailer for the new Peaky Blinders film
The Immortal Man sees Cillian Murphy return as Tommy Shelby and meet his son, played by Barry Keoghan.
February 19, 2026