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What is the reality of working Britain?
Opinion
Entertainer Paul O'Grady recently presented two BBC television programmes eponymously titled  Paul O'Grady's Working Britain  which were made in collaboration with The Open University.
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Business sounds better with district’s first live music festival
Economic Development
Colmore Business District Music Takeover to entertain city professionals on September 12 and 13
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Lincolnshire village was inspiration behind the Archers' Ambridge claims historian
Economic Development
A right rural ruck is being battled out between a Worcestershire village said to have inspired The Archers and a new pretender to the title – a Lincolnshire rival which claims it is the real model for the soap’s village of Ambridge.
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Major honour for brave teenager Malala Yousafzai
Economic Development
The Pakistani student, nursed back to health at Edgbaston’s QE Hospital, honoured for her work
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Hunt for landlord at pub which inspired Archers
Economic Development
Huge interest expected as publicans prepare to leave The Old Bull, in Inkberrow
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Digby hits TV screens to save fortunes of º£½ÇÊÓƵ firms
Economic Development
Business guru Lord Digby Jones hosts new series on British manufacturing
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Family to be cast in statue outside new Library of Birmingham
Mailbox
The remaining contenders in the Ikon Gallery’s Real Birmingham Family competition will be showcased in a new exhibition at the BBC’s Mailbox base, opening on August 5.
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MediaCity guru switches focus to BBC’s most neglected region
Economic Development
In a move signalling the importance being placed on expansion in the region, BBC director general Tony Hall has asked board member Peter Salmon to look into possibilities for investment in Birmingham
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We need to shout about the great drama we’re creating here
Retail & Consumer
The BBC’s executive producer of drama in Birmingham believes it’s time to amplify the region’s success stories. Graham Young reports.
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A Partridge-like faux pas that exposed the real truth
Opinion
Andy Murray wasn’t the first Briton in 77 years to win a singles title at Wimbledon – Virginia Wade won in 1977.
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Birmingham Post Business Awards host Natasha Kaplinsky on her TV career
Economic Development
Natasha Kaplinsky tells the Post how she worked her way up to become one of the most recognisable faces on TV
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Mark Kermode: I’ve got a score to settle
Retail & Consumer
Mark Kermode is as passionate about music as he is about movies. He talks to Alison Jones about celebrating his 50th birthday with a soundtrack concert at Symphony Hall
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Boss of 'bullying' claims department leaves BBC
Economic Development
Cath Hearne's four years at Mailbox marked by controversy, including union action and the resignation of Suzanne Virdee
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Play to strengths and fly high says CBI chief John Cridland
Economic Development
Speaking to the Post during a visit to the region, John Cridland said Birmingham and the Midlands as a whole should be building on excellence in manufacturing and innovation
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Decades of drama for Birmingham: Doctors, Father Brown, The Archers among BBC's lasting legacy in region
Retail & Consumer
Broadcaster retains strong presence in the city with TV, radio, online and technical services despite factual programme-making being moved out of The Mailbox in 2012
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Comedian brings laughter to Birmingham restaurant Itihaas
Economic Development
Controversial broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli is promising to add laughter as an essential ingredient to a menu of unique Asian dishes at an award-winning Birmingham restaurant.
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Hardeep Singh Kohli steps up to the plate at Itihaas
Economic Development
Controversial broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli is promising to add laughter as an essential ingredient to a menu of unique Asian dishes at an award-winning Birmingham restaurant.
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Peter Sharkey: A major player comes into the market
Economic Development
Though it wasn't quite on a par with that other major sporting announcement made last week, in terms of commercial scale it was enormous, significantly affecting equity prices in two companies with a combined market value of £37 billion.
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Jazz Diary
Retail & Consumer
Another solid week of good club gigs and free treats lies ahead, with some vibrant visiting players and strong support from the home teams.
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Birmingham Opera Company's RPS Award for Stockhausen performance
Retail & Consumer
Birmingham Opera Company has won the Opera and Music Theatre award at the Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards.
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Jewellers' investment preserves Anglo-Saxon treasure
Economic Development
Artefacts dug up on the same site as the Staffordshire Hoard have been saved for the nation after an appeal gained a donation from the same jewellers who made the Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding ring.
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Jon Griffin: A retirement to chew over for Sir Alex
Economic Development
It's almost a JFK moment, or the day Princess Di died.
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Tories hoping to wipe out memories of Solihull election losses
Economic Development
It was a huge shock to the Conservative Party when it lost its iron grip on the safe Solihull seat back in 2005 when Lib Dem Lorely Burt replaced John Taylor as MP.
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Why Birmingham's football teams can't compete with Manchester's
Economic Development
With Manchester United winning the Premier League with games to spare and Aston Villa suffering the worst season in decades, the difference between the two conurbations’ footballing achievements has never been more stark.
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