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Dozens of sports and activities as Community Games return to Lichfield
36+ min ago (507+ words) Families from across Lichfield District are being invited to get active, and enjoy a fun-filled day out as Lichfield Community Games returns to Beacon Park this Saturday (13 June). Taking place from 12 noon to 4pm, the popular annual event brings together local…...
Travel operator shortlisted for two industry awards
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (151+ words) Birmingham tour operator Travel Club Elite has been shortlisted for two national categories at the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards 2026. The ABTA'trusted travel agent has been shortlisted for touring and adventure agency and online/call centre agency of the year....
Conference venue's new website designed to make planning events easier
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (173+ words) The National Conference Centre (NCC) has launched its new website " which has been designed to make planning events easier. The website includes standout features such as the Room Finder tool, which allows organisers to quickly view and select the most…...
Birmingham students secure global publishing opportunity with Booktime
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (591+ words) Two Birmingham City University illustration students are set to see their work published for a global audience. The two students Charlie Vickerstaff and Maryam Kalem have each been selected to produce artwork for two of Booktime's upcoming titles, an early-career…...
Council celebrates Great Big Green Week with packed programme of events
22+ hour, 56+ min ago (320+ words) East Staffordshire Borough Council is joining communities across the UK in celebrating Great Big Green Week 2026 " taking place this week - with a packed programme of events and activities, alongside the launch of a brand-new digital trails app for residents and…...
Rising sports stars earn support from talent scheme fronted by Olympians and Paralympians
22+ hour, 56+ min ago (502+ words) Aspiring athletes in East Staffordshire are set to gain vital support as part of a sports talent development programme. Everyone Active's Sporting Champions scheme, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has helped more than 6, 000 athletes to achieve their sporting potential by…...
Silent auction raises "3, 500 for Chamber president's charity
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (361+ words) A silent auction at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce's 2026 annual awards raised "3, 500 for a Birmingham charity. Organised by sports hospitality firm Eventmasters, the auction held during the awards at the ICC last month generated the impressive sum for Chamber president…...
Birmingham plays host to five-day international piano festival
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (332+ words) A five-day celebration of the piano is to take place at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in a week of competition, collaboration and artistry." The Birmingham International Piano Festival, taking place from 14 to18 June, will feature many events and concerts, including the long-established…...
UK's finest ever female jazz singer' to headline Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (665+ words) A vocalist described by Black Sabbath's first manager as "the UK's finest ever female jazz singer" has been confirmed as one of the headline acts at this summer's Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival. Val Wiseman (pictured) will perform with The Lady…...
Hospice on the lookout for caf" operators in Harborne
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (323+ words) Birmingham Hospice is inviting applications from experienced caf" operators, caterers and hospitality professionals to take on the running of the caf" at its popular Reloved Brum store in Harborne. The hospice is seeking a passionate and commercially minded operator to…...