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Ellie Simmonds wins fourth medal of Paralympics with silver in 100m freestyle Sep 08 2012

A hat-trick of gold medals has proved a length too far for swimming sensation Ellie Simmonds.Read

'Achy' Ellie Simmonds qualifies for 50m freestyle final Sep 04 2012

Ellie Simmonds shook off the cobwebs as she returned to her domain to qualify fourth fastest for Tuesday night's S6 50 metres freestyle final.Read

Midland hopefuls aiming for gold at the Paralympics Aug 31 2012

West Midland athletes are making their final preparations as they go for glory at the Paralympic Games.Read

Fairway to heaven for former Judas Priest star Kenny 'KK' Downing Aug 24 2012

The musical mayhem of heavy metal might seem like a world away from the more sedate sport of golf but both are central in the life of former Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing.Read

Paralympics: I can handle the pressure, says Ellie Simmonds Aug 23 2012

Not many teenagers carry a nation’s expectations on their shoulders – but Ellie Simmonds is used to life in the public eye.Read

Solihull pole vaulter Rowan May lines up comeback after injury Aug 23 2012

Solihull pole vaulter Rowan May says his return to full fitness could not have gone any better as he prepares to make his comeback from a debilitating knee injury.Read

DJ Russell takes the title at the Farmfoods Par 3 Chamionship at Nailcote Aug 13 2012

DJ Russell returned to his roots to take the honours at the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship with back-to-back rounds of 50 for an eight-under par total at Nailcote Hall near Solihull.Read

Paralympic dream of Birmingham rider Ashleigh Jones Aug 12 2012

Birmingham teenager Ashleigh Jones is dreaming of Paralympic success in the dressage event.Read

Paralympics: Medal mission for tennis hope Jordanne Whiley Aug 09 2012

Jordanne Whiley has more reason than most to want to win a medal at the Paralympic Games next month.Read

Olympics: Louise Hazel aiming to de-throne Team GB favourite Jessica Ennis Aug 02 2012

Perhaps more than any other member of Team GB Louise Hazel rarely misses her dates with destiny.Read

London 2012 Olympics: Warwickshire archer Naomi Folkard eliminated Jul 31 2012

LEAMINGTON'S Team GB archer Naomi Folkard exited the women's individual competition after losing her round of 32 match to Mexico's Mariana Avitia. Read

Wolverhampton-born referee Jack Taylor dies, aged 82 Jul 27 2012

HE helped Pele light up Villa Park and was one of the few Englishmen to referee a World Cup final.Read

Birmingham's Robbie Grabarz decides to win gold at London 2012 Jul 26 2012

There’s something innately frustrating about interviewing Robbie Grabarz, Britain’s most improved athlete and one of our leading contenders for Olympic gold.Read

Tony Jacklin bringing the family to Nailcote Hall for the Par 3 Championship Jul 19 2012

When British golfing legend Tony Jacklin makes his annual trip to the Midlands later this summer it will be something of a family affair.Read

Olton Mere Sailing Club review Jul 19 2012

With the greatest of respect to Olympic champion John Osborn he appears to have missed the point of sailing.Read

Brian Dick: A vintage Wimbledon thanks to Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Jonny Marray Jul 12 2012

The All England Club this year enjoyed one of the most thrilling, visceral and, yes, let’s say it, domestically successful Wimbledon Championships in living memory. Read

Team GB athletics selections for London Olympics court controversy Jul 05 2012

Almost as soon as the white smoke billowed out of UK Athletics’ headquarters in Perry Barr to signify the British selectors had picked their team for London 2012, that smoke metamorphosed into a mushroom cloud.Read

Auditors raise concerns over Coventry City FC finances Jun 28 2012

Auditors have raised doubts over the finances of struggling football club Coventry City after it revealed growing losses. Read

Olympics-bound Louise Hazel won't take it easy at Birmingham trials Jun 21 2012

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Louise Hazel is among the few athletes who can breathe easy this weekend – but don’t expect to find the Birchfield Harrier putting her feet up in Birmingham.Read

Athletics: Danny Talbot taking on idol Christian Malcolm for Olympics spot Jun 21 2012

Birchfield Harrier Danny Talbot is adamant he can earn Olympic selection in the 200m at the Aviva 2012 Trials this weekend – and he isn’t worried about upsetting boyhood idol Christian Malcolm in doing so.Read

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