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Caution urged with cigarettes after recent house fires in Wolverhampton caused by smoking

Residents are being urged to be cautious with cigarettes and smoking materials after they caused a number of house fires in Wolverhampton in recent months.

Local athletics hero surprised with north stand extension ahead of Birmingham 2026 championships

Organisers of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships surprised local athletics hero Matthew Hudson-Smith by naming the extension of the North stand as the Matthew Hudson-Smith stand

Turkish Airlines wins major food and beverage award for fifth time

Turkish Airlines has received a tasty international accolade – picking up the Best Food & Beverage in Europe award for the fifth time.

Edgbaston doubleheader sets Women’s T20 World Cup attendance record

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup doubleheader at Edgbaston Stadium last Sunday broke the record for the highest attended group stage fixture in the history of the tournament.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens bloom for national rose month

Birmingham Botanical Gardens is marking National Rose Month in June by inviting visitors to experience one of the Edgbaston site’s most colourful seasonal displays.

The Entertainer turns pennies into millions for sick kids

The Entertainer is celebrating raising £4 million for hospital charities, including Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity, thanks to the generosity of its customers.

Podcast launched to tackle barriers facing homeless students

Birmingham City University (BCU) has teamed up with local charity St Basils for a new podcast examining how universities can better support students who have experienced homelessness.

Community interest company launched to strengthen human capacity across the region

Jules Mitchell, founder of The Mental Wealth Revolution, has launched Mental Wealth Community CIC, a new not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping individuals, families and communities access practical education

160-mile walk to fundraise in memory of wife

Simon Greenfield has set out on a 160 mile walk to honour the memory of his wife Alaine while raising vital funds for Birmingham Hospice.

Birmigham Jazz and Blues Festival 2026

Help us fill the West Midlands with the best of jazz & blues this summer: almost every performance free, always entertaining, open to all.

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