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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Snug fit: Beau signs again as 'dream' county recruit
Australia's burgeoning Test allrounder Beau Webster has been hailed as a "dream overseas recruit" as English county side Warwickshire announced they've snapped up the Tasmanian gun to enjoy a second season at Edgbaston. Webster has signed a deal to play for the Birmingham-based county from the beginning of next season until the last week of July 2026 after the club was left hugely impressed by his allround contribution this year. The man from Snug enjoyed a three-month spell in the Midlands, never looking back after top-scoring for Warwickshire with 85 on debut as his side earned a five-wicket victory against Yorkshire at Headingley. His spell helped him seal selection for Australia's World Test Championship final quest against South Africa at Lord's in June, when he also top-scored with 72 in the first innings. After playing a further three Tests for Australia in the Caribbean, scoring two half-centuries and taking five wickets, the 31-year-old returned to Edgbaston last month, scoring a half-century and an unbeaten hundred as well as taking four wickets in Warwickshire's victory over local rivals Worcestershire. In all, he amassed 361 runs at an average of 45.12 and took 16 wickets at 26.56 in the red-ball Championship, though the club will be hoping he plays some limited-overs games too next season. "Beau has been a dream overseas recruit," Warwickshire first-team coach Ian Westwood told the club website. "He is a triple-threat player of top international calibre, and we cannot wait to welcome him back next April. It's great news for the club and us as a team." Webster himself added: "I have loved my time with the Bears in 2025. "My teammates, coaching and support staff and Edgbaston facilities are absolute top tier, and it did not take me long to agree to return in 2026." Australia's burgeoning Test allrounder Beau Webster has been hailed as a "dream overseas recruit" as English county side Warwickshire announced they've snapped up the Tasmanian gun to enjoy a second season at Edgbaston. Webster has signed a deal to play for the Birmingham-based county from the beginning of next season until the last week of July 2026 after the club was left hugely impressed by his allround contribution this year. The man from Snug enjoyed a three-month spell in the Midlands, never looking back after top-scoring for Warwickshire with 85 on debut as his side earned a five-wicket victory against Yorkshire at Headingley. His spell helped him seal selection for Australia's World Test Championship final quest against South Africa at Lord's in June, when he also top-scored with 72 in the first innings. After playing a further three Tests for Australia in the Caribbean, scoring two half-centuries and taking five wickets, the 31-year-old returned to Edgbaston last month, scoring a half-century and an unbeaten hundred as well as taking four wickets in Warwickshire's victory over local rivals Worcestershire. In all, he amassed 361 runs at an average of 45.12 and took 16 wickets at 26.56 in the red-ball Championship, though the club will be hoping he plays some limited-overs games too next season. "Beau has been a dream overseas recruit," Warwickshire first-team coach Ian Westwood told the club website. "He is a triple-threat player of top international calibre, and we cannot wait to welcome him back next April. It's great news for the club and us as a team." Webster himself added: "I have loved my time with the Bears in 2025. "My teammates, coaching and support staff and Edgbaston facilities are absolute top tier, and it did not take me long to agree to return in 2026." Australia's burgeoning Test allrounder Beau Webster has been hailed as a "dream overseas recruit" as English county side Warwickshire announced they've snapped up the Tasmanian gun to enjoy a second season at Edgbaston. Webster has signed a deal to play for the Birmingham-based county from the beginning of next season until the last week of July 2026 after the club was left hugely impressed by his allround contribution this year. The man from Snug enjoyed a three-month spell in the Midlands, never looking back after top-scoring for Warwickshire with 85 on debut as his side earned a five-wicket victory against Yorkshire at Headingley. His spell helped him seal selection for Australia's World Test Championship final quest against South Africa at Lord's in June, when he also top-scored with 72 in the first innings. After playing a further three Tests for Australia in the Caribbean, scoring two half-centuries and taking five wickets, the 31-year-old returned to Edgbaston last month, scoring a half-century and an unbeaten hundred as well as taking four wickets in Warwickshire's victory over local rivals Worcestershire. In all, he amassed 361 runs at an average of 45.12 and took 16 wickets at 26.56 in the red-ball Championship, though the club will be hoping he plays some limited-overs games too next season. "Beau has been a dream overseas recruit," Warwickshire first-team coach Ian Westwood told the club website. "He is a triple-threat player of top international calibre, and we cannot wait to welcome him back next April. It's great news for the club and us as a team." Webster himself added: "I have loved my time with the Bears in 2025. "My teammates, coaching and support staff and Edgbaston facilities are absolute top tier, and it did not take me long to agree to return in 2026."
West Australian
3 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Snug fit: Beau signs again as 'dream' county recruit
Australia's burgeoning Test allrounder Beau Webster has been hailed as a "dream overseas recruit" as English county side Warwickshire announced they've snapped up the Tasmanian gun to enjoy a second season at Edgbaston. Webster has signed a deal to play for the Birmingham-based county from the beginning of next season until the last week of July 2026 after the club was left hugely impressed by his allround contribution this year. The man from Snug enjoyed a three-month spell in the Midlands, never looking back after top-scoring for Warwickshire with 85 on debut as his side earned a five-wicket victory against Yorkshire at Headingley. His spell helped him seal selection for Australia's World Test Championship final quest against South Africa at Lord's in June, when he also top-scored with 72 in the first innings. After playing a further three Tests for Australia in the Caribbean, scoring two half-centuries and taking five wickets, the 31-year-old returned to Edgbaston last month, scoring a half-century and an unbeaten hundred as well as taking four wickets in Warwickshire's victory over local rivals Worcestershire. In all, he amassed 361 runs at an average of 45.12 and took 16 wickets at 26.56 in the red-ball Championship, though the club will be hoping he plays some limited-overs games too next season. "Beau has been a dream overseas recruit," Warwickshire first-team coach Ian Westwood told the club website. "He is a triple-threat player of top international calibre, and we cannot wait to welcome him back next April. It's great news for the club and us as a team." Webster himself added: "I have loved my time with the Bears in 2025. "My teammates, coaching and support staff and Edgbaston facilities are absolute top tier, and it did not take me long to agree to return in 2026."
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Snug fit: Beau signs again as 'dream' county recruit
Australia's burgeoning Test allrounder Beau Webster has been hailed as a "dream overseas recruit" as English county side Warwickshire announced they've snapped up the Tasmanian gun to enjoy a second season at Edgbaston. Webster has signed a deal to play for the Birmingham-based county from the beginning of next season until the last week of July 2026 after the club was left hugely impressed by his allround contribution this year. The man from Snug enjoyed a three-month spell in the Midlands, never looking back after top-scoring for Warwickshire with 85 on debut as his side earned a five-wicket victory against Yorkshire at Headingley. His spell helped him seal selection for Australia's World Test Championship final quest against South Africa at Lord's in June, when he also top-scored with 72 in the first innings. After playing a further three Tests for Australia in the Caribbean, scoring two half-centuries and taking five wickets, the 31-year-old returned to Edgbaston last month, scoring a half-century and an unbeaten hundred as well as taking four wickets in Warwickshire's victory over local rivals Worcestershire. In all, he amassed 361 runs at an average of 45.12 and took 16 wickets at 26.56 in the red-ball Championship, though the club will be hoping he plays some limited-overs games too next season. "Beau has been a dream overseas recruit," Warwickshire first-team coach Ian Westwood told the club website. "He is a triple-threat player of top international calibre, and we cannot wait to welcome him back next April. It's great news for the club and us as a team." Webster himself added: "I have loved my time with the Bears in 2025. "My teammates, coaching and support staff and Edgbaston facilities are absolute top tier, and it did not take me long to agree to return in 2026."
Style Blueprint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Style Blueprint
A Look Inside The Painted Lady Hotel & Bygones Bar
Share with your friends! Pinterest LinkedIn Email Flipboard Reddit The newly opened Battery II is quickly becoming the premier destination to showcase the magic of Birmingham. True Southern hospitality shines through its anchor establishments, The Painted Lady Hotel and Bygones Bar. Located directly across from The Battery on the corner of 22nd Street South and 2nd Avenue South, Battery II has revitalized the century-old Eyer-Raden Building into the next must-visit spot to add to your Magic City bucket list. 'This building has always had stories to tell, some whispered, some proudly proclaimed,' says Miro Lago, General Manager of The Painted Lady Hotel. Visitors and locals alike can experience the legend and lore of Birmingham through one of the Automotive Historic District's oldest buildings. The hotel and bar honor the rich history of the reclaimed building with their stunning interiors, demonstrating a passion for extending a genuine Alabama welcome through their bespoke offerings. Pin The Painted Lady: An Ode to a Bold and Boisterous Legend With a name as intriguing as the woman it honors, The Painted Lady Hotel embraces the fabled past of the historic building it calls home. 'Originally a boarding house, it famously served as the site of Louise Wooster's brothel, steeped in drama, elegance, and rumor,' Miro tells us. Though the goings on at the Eyer-Raden building may have been cloaked in impropriety, Louise had already become a local legend during the cholera epidemic of 1873. She tended to the sick as others fled the city in droves. Miro says the hotel embraces the building's past 'with reverence and theatrical flair, preserving original flourishes while layering in modern touches.' He adds, 'The Painted Lady Hotel offers guests a front-row seat to the soul of downtown's revival: one story, one cocktail, one velvet couch at a time.' Pin The Painted Lady celebrates the unconventional, captivating, and undeniably Birmingham spirit Louise Wooster embodied, evidenced in the thoughtful details of the boutique hotel's interior design. The Birmingham-based architecture and design firm Fifth Dimension led the transformation, beautifully intertwining boldness and sensitivity into every thread. 'You'll find accent walls that echo the building's original floral wallpaper and art pieces that juxtapose historic sensibility with modern rebellion,' says Weston Markwell of Fifth Dimension Designs. 'The Pink Room, for instance, channels nostalgia while feeling unapologetically fresh.' Pin Pin Each of the 22 rooms and suites is uniquely designed to ensure a one-of-a-kind stay. Its location downtown puts anything you need within a short walk away. Of course, The Battery is right across the street, so you're set for dining options with Wasabi Juan's, Gus's Famous Fried Chicken, and Birmingham District Brewing Co. right outside your door. It's also just a few blocks to Iron City Birmingham. Plus, just downstairs and adjacent to the hotel is Bygones Bar, a new cocktail bar that is already becoming an instant classic. Pin Bygones Bar: A Classy Joint From the moment the doorman welcomes you into Bygones Cocktail Bar, you'll feel like you've entered an old, familiar haunt — welcomed like family, despite it having just opened a few months ago. There's a cozy, warm ambiance radiating from the original exposed brick, wrap-around bar, velvety plush booths, and intimate date-night tables. You and yours may even feel like the only people in the world, despite the crowd that will inevitably turn up to experience a signature Bygones libation (or two). Pin The inviting, comfortable-yet-elevated ambiance and the rustic elegance of the space are no accident. They are the intentional work of Bygones Bar owners, Michael Tobey and Phillip Crowe. After working in Birmingham's bar scene for several years, the pair bonded over a shared vision for their own bar, where every decision, detail, and drink would promote a sense of belonging. While the vibe at Bygones is undeniable, the drinks are where the real magic happens. The passionate mixologists have curated a menu rich in Southern flavor and steeped in local lore. Ask the bartenders the story behind The Midnight Voice, and enjoy the espresso martini made with Chilton County blackberries. Pin Plans for Battery II go beyond the hotel and bar. The site also offers over 18,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space for future tenants. This article contains hotel affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. ********** To stay in the know on the best of Birmingham, subscribe to our daily emails! About the Author Katie Leigh Matthews A Birmingham native, Katie is a lifelong waterfall chaser and is passionate about the outdoors. She also loves connecting with remarkable women in the Birmingham community and bringing their stories to life. Katie has been writing professionally for over six years; you can find more of her work at and
BBC News
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ozzy Osbourne: Birmingham to say final goodbye to Black Sabbath singer
Eight days after his death, Ozzy Osbourne will make his final journey through his home city of Birmingham as fans, friends and family say Black Sabbath singer's body will be taken in a hearse through the city on Wednesday, on the way to his private by the family of the heavy metal pioneer, who grew up in Aston, the event is a chance for the city to pay its last respects to one of its "greatest legends", the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Zafar Iqbal, event will also allow those among the cortege to see the many floral tributes and messages left by his legions of fans on Black Sabbath Bridge. Many travelled to the city from all over the world – including Mexico and the USA – in the days since his death was announced on 22 July, almost three weeks after he performed at Black Sabbath's farewell gig, Back to the Beginning. What to expect during the procession A hearse and accompanying vehicles will slowly make their way down Broad Street from about 13:00 (12:00 GMT).The procession will travel to the Black Sabbath Bridge and bench, where thousands of fans have left heartfelt messages and floral cortege will be accompanied by a live performance from Birmingham-based Bostin' Brass Band and other local musicians.A tram, named after Osbourne, unveiled in 2016, will also be parked nearby outside Birmingham Library while the cortege moves through the city council said the event was expected to draw large crowds of fans gathering to say goodbye to the man who "helped shape the global heavy metal genre" and "proudly carried the spirit of Birmingham". Broad Street will be closed to through traffic from about 07:00, with buses and trams diverted during the event and stewards will be on hand to help for locals will be managed where possible but cannot be guaranteed, the council said, and Broad Street will reopen as soon as possible after the planning to come along have been urged to arrive early, use public transport and follow safety those unable to attend, the live stream of the Black Sabbath bench will continue to operate online. Bostin' Brass Band will be playing music as the cortege makes its way along Broad group, who started off as a marching band in Digbeth, described themselves on their website as "Birmingham's very own second-line, jazz, funk and ska soul stew".Speaking to BBC Midlands Today, band member Aaron Diaz said he was both nervous and honoured to be taking part."It's certainly high pressure," he said. "You do feel a weight of responsibility."We're really going to enjoy paying a fitting tribute to him and being part of the crowd of thousands that's going to turn out on the day." What does the event mean to Birmingham? Many if not all fans, both local and from outside the city, agree that Birmingham is the appropriate location for the procession to take Tomlinson, from Birmingham, said having the procession in Osbourne's home city was "amazing" because it was "where he should rightly be"."He was always proud to be a Brummie," she added. "He makes me proud to be a Brummie. It will be good to have him back one last time." Luisa Huggins, of Westside Business Improvement District, which owns the Black Sabbath bench on Broad Street, said it had become a focal point in the last few days."It's just been a really positive thing to see people coming to Birmingham to take part in paying homage and honouring the legend who Ozzy Osbourne was," she said."He was so proud to be from Birmingham and I think as fellow Brummies we were really proud to have him as one of our own as well." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
