BBC Local news

• Grennan and Courteeners back brain tumour campaign

  Sunday, 17th May 2026

  The artists have donated tickets to raise money in memory of Coventry father Adam Keane.

• Sports Argus: Remembering the 'sporting bible of the Midlands'

  Sunday, 17th May 2026

  A book has been published charting the history of the Saturday sports paper which ran for 109 years.

• The 'prince of pop art who was forgotten by his home' city finally gets exhibition

  Sunday, 17th May 2026

  Peter Phillips was key to the pop art movement but his home city of Birmingham hardly noticed.

• Your photos: Ducks in a row and nuzzling squirrels

  Sunday, 17th May 2026

  Take a look at these delightful photos of the West Midlands we have been sent this week.

• New lease secures future of community arts space

  Saturday, 16th May 2026

  The volunteer-led group will remain at the Priory Visitor Centre until summer 2028.