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Thousands of empty seats spotted at European Championships in Birmingham as price row erupts

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British Sprinter Romell Glave Suffered Two Fractured Backs: Now He's Europe's 100m Champion

Romell Glave, a British sprinter, overcame two back fractures to win the European 100m title in Birmingham, marking a significant comeback in his career after years of injury setbacks.

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‘By 9.30am, we were sold out’: Sellers of solar eclipse glasses reveal unprecedented demand ahead of historic event

A convenience store in London had to turn customers away after selling out, with people travelling from as far as Birmingham to try and get hold of the glasses

The Independent UK

Birmingham 2026: European Athletics Championships day two – as it happened

Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu made it a British one-two in the men’s 100m final as Nadine Visser ended her wait for 100m hurdles glory

The Guardian - UK

European Athletics Championships face backlash over ‘crazy prices’ and empty seats

Keely Hodgkinson’s coach, and the BBC commentator Steve Cram have led a chorus of concern about high ticket prices causing lower attendances at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Keely Hodgkinson lays down marker as she begins bid for European Championships glory

Home favourite Keely Hodgkinson made a winning start to her bid for European Championships glory on Tuesday. The 800m Olympic champion eased to victory in her heat to book her place in the semi-finals at the championships, which are being held at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. Switzerland’s Audrey Werro,…

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Sensational Ingebrigtsen back with more European gold

BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Jakob Ingebrigtsen sealed a sensational comeback from achilles tendon surgery to win a record-extending seventh European championship gold in Birmingham on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Britain’s Amy Hunt powers to emphatic 100m European gold and thrills home crowd

The British sprinter secured the 100m European title in 11.00sec in Birmingham, with Ewa Swoboda claiming silver and Delphine Nkansa a bronze

The Guardian - UK

Ingebrigtsen delivers masterclass for seventh European athletics gold

BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Jakob Ingebrigtsen consolidated his place as the most successful male athlete in European history on Monday when he won the 5,000m in Birmingham for his seventh individual continental gold.

Bangkok Post

European Athletics Championships: Hunt wins women’s 100m gold, Ingebrigtsen kicks to 5,000m title – as it happened

Amy Hunt won her first major title in the women’s 100m while Jakob Ingebrigtsen capped his injury comeback with victory in the men’s 5,000m

The Guardian - UK

Sharon Osbourne stuns pub-goers in late husband Ozzy Osbourne's hometown

Sharon Osbourne made a surprise appearance to a pub in her late husband Ozzy Osbourne's hometown of Birmingham, where she poured a pint and chugging down a light ale to remember her man.

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EU athletics to apply new TV guidelines on non-sexualisation of women

New guidelines to prevent broadcasters sexualising coverage of women athletes will come into place when the European championships start in Birmingham on Monday.

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How to watch European Athletics Championships 2026: live stream for FREE from anywhere – Day 6 timetable

How to watch European Athletics Championships 2026 live streams around the world. Free coverage, medal timetable, events, preview for Birmingham 2026.

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The Guardian - UK

Hodgkinson’s 800m showdown headlines mouthwatering European Championships

There will be a host of world-class athletes in Birmingham this week but the 800m should shine like a supernova

The Independent UK

Five major storylines to follow at the European Athletics Championships, from Ingebrigtsen’s return to the 800m race of the season

Records could fall in Birmingham this week as athletics’ major stars battle for continental glory

The Guardian - UK

Britain ends 92-year European athletics wait with Hodgkinson and Hunt leading from front

Keely Hodgkinson is the headline act as Birmingham hosts and she believes her 800m clash with Audrey Werro is set to be ‘race of the championships’

The Independent UK

Keely Hodgkinson believes European 800m will be ‘race of the championships’

The British Olympic gold medallist will go head-to-head with Switzerland’s Audrey Werro, while Femke Broeders-Bol will also be involved in Birmingham.

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International Business Times UK

GoSkippy Insurance Threatens to Void Car Policy Over Motorist's Handmade 'Jesus Loves You' Sticker

A Birmingham driver is pursuing legal action after his insurer threatened to void his car policy over a handmade Christian sticker, sparking a fierce debate on religious freedom.

The Independent UK

Fresh appeal in 50-year mystery of Birmingham woman who vanished in France

Sarjit Kaur Mann was just 20 when she went missing following a family holiday

The Independent UK

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European Athletics Championships 2026 schedule and times as Amy Hunt chases four golds

Everything you need to know as Europe’s biggest athletics stars descend on Birmingham to fight for continental titles

International Business Times UK

'He Won't Speak to Me': Prince Harry Seeks King Charles Support for Big Deal UK Invictus Return

Prince Harry is reportedly seeking King Charles's support for the upcoming Invictus Games in Birmingham, hoping a royal reunion can mend their fractured relationship and elevate the sporting event.

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Prince Harry 'hoping to make public appearance with King Charles'

Prince Harry is reportedly hoping to make a rare public appearance with his father King Charles next year at the Invictus Games in Birmingham, England.

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