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David Bailey: Cable kicks Heseltine's plan into the long grass
Economic Development
The Heseltine Plan appears to have been kicked into the long grass - by the current government at least.
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Neil Elkes: Extending the costs to all
Economic Development
The average growing family living in a three-bed semi or terrace in the suburbs may be considering that it's about time to look at an extension, after all the publicity surrounding permitted development rights.
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Post Comment: City's diversity is reaping rewards
Economic Development
Birmingham is an international city in every way.
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Last of the Bee Gees goes it alone
Retail & Consumer
Barry Gibb talks about life back on the road for the first time since the death of his brothers.
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Review: CBSO/Andris Nelsons and Mitsuko Uchida at Symphony Hall
Retail & Consumer
The juxtaposition of Mozart, Webern, Messiaen and Scriabin may have been a shock to some of Mitsuko Uchida's regular fans, but for those willing to embrace a challenge this CBSO: 2020 programme was intensely thrilling.
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Review: Cheltenham Jazz Festival at Various venues
Retail & Consumer
I restricted myself mainly to the Jazz Legends strand: US band leaders who have been plying their trade for quite a while now - in the case of vibes player Gary Burton for over 50 years.
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Locomotive firm steaming ahead with £100,000 grant
Economic Development
A Birmingham firm which restores historic locomotives and runs steam trains on the Ƶ rail network is aiming for further growth after securing a grant to expand its facilities.
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Queen's Speech: "A blueprint for those who want to work hard"
Economic Development
A crackdown on immigration and measures to boost the economy were at the heart of the Queens Speech as the Government set out its legislative programme for the next 12 months.
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Skills will be key to new Birmingham Baccalaureate, say firms
Economic Development
Dozens of companies have spelled out their hopes for a new “Birmingham Baccalaureate” – with cutting-edge digital skills and traditional engineering expertise high on the wish list.
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MD buys Aston engineering firm Fitzgerald
Economic Development
A Birmingham civil engineering contractor has returned to private ownership in its 65th year following a management buyout for an undisclosed sum.
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Birmingham enjoys record levels of foreign investment
Economic Development
Foreign investment in Birmingham has soared by 52 per cent in the last year – with more than 2,200 jobs created as a result – as the city continues to buck a Ƶ-wide fall.
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£6m facelift is perfect timing for Conference Aston
Economic Development
More than £6 million is being invested into a Birmingham conference venue as it seeks to benefit from a HS2-inspired boost.
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Birmingham Post Golf Challenge at Blackwell Golf Club
Economic Development
Photos of the annual Birmingham Post Golf Challenge featuring corporate teams from across the West Midlands.
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Birmingham Post golf challenge - Part 2
Economic Development
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Jazz Diary
Retail & Consumer
Judged against the age of other academic institutions, the jazz course at Birmingham Conservatoire Jazz Department may be barely out of nappies, but its impact on the jazz music not only of this city but far beyond is being felt in increasing large ripples.
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Birmingham Post golf challenge - Part 1
Economic Development
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Review: Midnight Tango at New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Retail & Consumer
Strictly Come Dancing favourites Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have wowed television audiences with their Argentine tango and so there was great expectation from this show.
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Review: Midnight Tango at New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Retail & Consumer
Strictly Come Dancing favourites Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have wowed television audiences with their Argentine tango and so there was great expectation from this show.
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Birmingham tattoo studio owner calls for better industry regulation
Economic Development
A tattoo studio owner has stressed the importance of doing your research before getting inked – after calls for better regulation of the industry were made.
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Midlands Asian business organisation elects youngest ever vice president
Economic Development
The Midlands largest Asian business organisation has elected its youngest ever vice president.
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New Monarch hangar at Birmingham Airport reaches construction milestone
Economic Development
A new aircraft maintenance hangar which could create 300 jobs at Birmingham Airport has reached a construction milestone.
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University of Birmingham research paving the way for antibiotic renaissance
Economic Development
Vital research being undertaken at the University of Birmingham is being tipped to lead to a renaissance in the use of antibiotics.
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Birmingham sees more offices turned into homes
Commercial Property
Birmingham has emerged as a hotspot for converting offices into residential accommodation – as a drive to provide over 11,000 new Ƶ homes gathers pace.
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Crackdown on door-to-door charity collections in Birmingham
Economic Development
A crackdown on door-to-door charity collections will be mounted in Birmingham in a bid to stop good causes from losing out on cash.
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