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How Nigel Spink went from Aston Villa legend to white van man
Economic Development
Former Villa goalkeeping ace launches courier business
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Birmingham Direct Line office facing 120 job cuts
Economic Development
Insurance company announces costs-reduction as part of long-term plan to transform business
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By-law banning 'chuggers' from city streets delayed
Economic Development
Last-minute intervention from Public Fundraising Association delays bid to bar charity 'muggers' from Birmingham
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Osborne knocks back £50bn pot for regions in spending review
Economic Development
Business leaders accuse Government of  ‘paying lip-service’ to regional devolution
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Birmingham has a competitive edge over iconic rivals
Economic Development
City beats Beijing, Moscow and Barcelona on Economist Intelligence Unit's Hotspots 2025 list
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Jazz Diary with Peter Bacon
Retail & Consumer
Peter Bacon rounds-up the coming week of jazz events in the West Midlands.
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Birmingham’s best athletes look to shine on home track
Economic Development
Opportunity knocks for three Birchfield Harriers at the Diamond League event in Birmingham this weekend as a world class field assembles at the Alexander Stadium.
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‘Yes Minister style’ scrap going on over Heseltine Plan for decentralisation
Opinion
Professor David Bailey from Coventry University Business School gives his view on Heseltine's plan for a decentralised pot to the tune of £70bn
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Review: Siegfried, Opera North at Symphony Hall
Retail & Consumer
Norman Stinchcombe reviews Siegfried by Opera North at Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
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Review: Ex Cathedra at Birmingham Oratory
Retail & Consumer
Maggie Cotton reviews Ex Cathedra at Birmingham Oratory.
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Review: Giselle, Birmingham Royal Ballet at Birmingham Hippodrome
Retail & Consumer
Richard Edmonds reviews Birmingham Royal Ballet's production of Giselle at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
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Review: Birmingham Conservatoire Symphony Orchestra at Birmingham Town Hall
Retail & Consumer
Christopher Morley reviews Birmingham Conservatoire Symphony Orchestra at Birmingham Town Hall.
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Review: Queen’s Park Sinfonia at Adrian Boult Hall
Retail & Consumer
Norman Stinchcombe reviews Queen’s Park Sinfonia at the Adrian Boult Hall in Birmingham.
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CBSO's Andris Nelsons makes first public appearance as Boston music director
Retail & Consumer
CBSO artistic director signs contracts during 'Andris Nelsons Day'
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Civil servants to stage pay demonstrations in Birmingham
Economic Development
Demonstrations to be held in Birmingham and Dudley as bitter row over pay continues
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Five great things to do in the Birmingham area tonight: Wednesday, June 26
Retail & Consumer
American singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is in town, Feral Sun aim to rock The RoadHouse and there's murder at the Wolverhampton Grand
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An alternative to 'austerity capitualtion' and 'deficit denial'
Opinion
David Bailey writes "Last Sunday I put my name to a letter to  The Observer  outlining an alternative to both "austerity capitulation" and "deficit denial". It backed a four point plan developed by the think tank Compass"
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The choices facing George Osborne
Opinion
Dr Steven McCabe writes "There was much excitement surrounding last week's announcement of creating 'º£½ÇÊÓƵ Central' - an integrated bundle of capital projects that would create a strategically vital transport nexus in the West Midlands, with ambitious housing and leisure developments."
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Birmingham watchdog rewarded for war on fake goods
Birmingham City Council
Prestigious accolade for team charged with keeping counterfeit goods off the city's streets
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End of an era as Birmingham Central Library to close for good
Library of Birmingham
Central Library closes on June 29 as part of move to Library of Birmingham
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Midland MPs sign motion to derail HS2
Economic Development
Dozens of Conservative ministers joined by MPs in Warwickshire and Staffordshire in opposition to high-speed rail plans
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Couch Consulting Engineers marks 20th anniversary
Economic Development
Couch Consulting Engineers marked its 20th anniversary by holding a champagne drinks reception at The Laurent-Perrier Champagne Lounge at Hotel Indigo, The Cube.
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Fraud investigation into ‘disgrace’ financier
West Midlands Police
Police looking into actions of Midland financier after Post reveals he was given a record fine
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Conservative chairman: Councils can improve despite cuts
Birmingham City Council
Leading Tory says local authorities have the ability to improve despite dealing with major funding cuts
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