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June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: £120 million boost to West Midlands economy as tens of thousands of visitors flock to the region, says mayor Richard Parker

£120 million boost to West Midlands economy as tens of thousands of visitors flock to the region, says mayor Richard Parker

May 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The show must go on' - Pelsall events will continue despite motorbike thefts circus says

'The show must go on' - Pelsall events will continue despite motorbike thefts circus says

March 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Judo sensation Gemma Howell inducted into Wolverhampton Hall of Fame

Judo sensation Gemma Howell inducted into Wolverhampton Hall of Fame

March 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Games legacy fund provides first set of funding for community groups

Games legacy fund provides first set of funding for community groups

March 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Velodrome campaign hits critical stage as report backs case for £30m-plus facility

Velodrome campaign hits critical stage as report backs case for £30m-plus facility

August 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Council set to continue Games legacy across borough

Council set to continue Games legacy across borough

July 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Saying ‘no’ to Commonwealth Games replay was right call

Saying ‘no’ to Commonwealth Games replay was right call

July 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Excitement as Sandwell Aquatics Centre ready to open for public

Excitement as Sandwell Aquatics Centre ready to open for public

July 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Commonwealth Games: Mixed responses to idea of Birmingham playing host again

Commonwealth Games: Mixed responses to idea of Birmingham playing host again

June 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Festival promises 10-days of vivid, colourful and fun events

Festival promises 10-days of vivid, colourful and fun events

June 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Funding set to help honour Games legacy pledge

Funding set to help honour Games legacy pledge

June 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: End of an era with two swimming pools to shut days before new Sandwell Aquatics Centre opens

End of an era with two swimming pools to shut days before new Sandwell Aquatics Centre opens

June 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Denise Lewis praises strong women in her life as she collects damehood

Denise Lewis praises strong women in her life as she collects damehood

May 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Sponsors and partners announced as part of festival team

Sponsors and partners announced as part of festival team

May 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Competition opens to give Games Bull a new name

Competition opens to give Games Bull a new name

May 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cycle race to be held on streets of Dudley this summer after Commonwealth Games success

Cycle race to be held on streets of Dudley this summer after Commonwealth Games success

March 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Commonwealth Games: How 40,000 fans had to be diverted because of allotment cats

Commonwealth Games: How 40,000 fans had to be diverted because of allotment cats

March 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Region's economy set to benefit from Commonwealth Games funding

Region's economy set to benefit from Commonwealth Games funding

March 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Delicious Orie puts in the graft in a bid to hone his craft

Delicious Orie puts in the graft in a bid to hone his craft

February 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Outstanding Games volunteer up for tourism award

Outstanding Games volunteer up for tourism award

February 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Still time to bid for special part of summer of sport

Still time to bid for special part of summer of sport

Supporting image for story: Raging Bull: Commonwealth Games star set to find final home at New Street Station

Raging Bull: Commonwealth Games star set to find final home at New Street Station

January 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Commonwealth Games bring in £870 million boost to UK economy

Commonwealth Games bring in £870 million boost to UK economy

January 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Culture Secretary speaks of success and legacy of Games on visit

Culture Secretary speaks of success and legacy of Games on visit

January 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Unique piece of Commonwealth Games memorabilia up for auction

Unique piece of Commonwealth Games memorabilia up for auction

December 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Games Chief offers his thanks to all who made Birmingham 2022 a success

Games Chief offers his thanks to all who made Birmingham 2022 a success

November 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Birmingham to house UK Athletics’ innovation HQ

Birmingham to house UK Athletics’ innovation HQ

November 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Key report in West Midlands velodrome bid to finally be published

Key report in West Midlands velodrome bid to finally be published

Supporting image for story: Denise Lewis staying on as Commonwealth Games president

Denise Lewis staying on as Commonwealth Games president

November 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Behind-the-scenes look at Commonwealth Games aquatics centre's transformation

Behind-the-scenes look at Commonwealth Games aquatics centre's transformation

October 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: Funding set to help secure volunteering programme

Funding set to help secure volunteering programme

October 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Around £60 million of underspend from the Commonwealth Games budget to be spent on the region

Around £60 million of underspend from the Commonwealth Games budget to be spent on the region

September 9, 2022

Supporting image for story: Baton-bearers to get unique souvenir of relay

Baton-bearers to get unique souvenir of relay

August 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Councillors vote to distance incomplete athletes' village from Commonwealth Games

Councillors vote to distance incomplete athletes' village from Commonwealth Games

August 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Seize the day!' How Commonwealth Games experience shows huge potential of West Midlands

'Seize the day!' How Commonwealth Games experience shows huge potential of West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Commonwealth Games travel baton handed over to next hosts after successful 12 days

Commonwealth Games travel baton handed over to next hosts after successful 12 days

August 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: More than 16,000 pieces of Commonwealth Games equipment to be given to community groups

More than 16,000 pieces of Commonwealth Games equipment to be given to community groups

Supporting image for story: Commonwealth Games equipment put up for grabs

Commonwealth Games equipment put up for grabs

Supporting image for story: Chance for clubs and groups to own Games equipment

Chance for clubs and groups to own Games equipment

August 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'It was such an honour!' West Midlands Police worker's starring role in Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

'It was such an honour!' West Midlands Police worker's starring role in Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

August 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Commonwealth Games volunteers from Police Force praised for their hard work

Commonwealth Games volunteers from Police Force praised for their hard work

Supporting image for story: Gymnast Alice Kinsella back in the medals

Gymnast Alice Kinsella back in the medals

August 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Rail operator enjoys record travel numbers during Games

Rail operator enjoys record travel numbers during Games

Supporting image for story: 'I made it': Senior officer with terminal illness proud to attend Commonwealth Games

'I made it': Senior officer with terminal illness proud to attend Commonwealth Games

Supporting image for story: Matt Maher: Athletes willing to talk a good game – win or lose

Matt Maher: Athletes willing to talk a good game – win or lose

August 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: 480,000 plastic bottles saved by Severn Trent at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

480,000 plastic bottles saved by Severn Trent at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

August 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Chance to own part of the Games action through auction

Chance to own part of the Games action through auction

Supporting image for story: West Midlands public transport hits record levels during Commonwealth Games

West Midlands public transport hits record levels during Commonwealth Games

Supporting image for story: Sandwell leisure boss hopes for lasting legacy from key Commonwealth Games role

Sandwell leisure boss hopes for lasting legacy from key Commonwealth Games role

Supporting image for story: Birmingham expecting surge of tourists on back of Commonwealth Games

Birmingham expecting surge of tourists on back of Commonwealth Games