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Midland man who went from brickie to African 'chief'
Economic Development
Midland man who became mature student and professor 'crowned' in key Ghanaian role
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Black Country workers axed as Carcraft closes amid £8m losses
Economic Development
Used car chain founded more than six decades ago has suddenly closed leaving 500 staff out of work nationally
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Jobs saved as JJ Engineering rescued from administration
Economic Development
Almost 40 posts have been preserved after deal with Black Country-based Millennium Assemblies which now pledges to grown business
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Bringing back Midland Bank would be right move, Birmingham historian claims
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Speculation is growing that the banking giant will re-name the new ring-fenced personal and business Ƶ operation Midland Bank
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Clark Brookes Turner Cary to sponsor Halesowen Cricket Club
Professional Services
As well as injecting a “significant sum” to help support the Birmingham & District League Division Two side, the law firm will also be utilising the club’s facilities to target a part of the Black Country where it has previously had only a minimal presence
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Boris Johnson: Time for the Midlands to make up its mind
Economic Development
London Mayor Boris Johnson believes the West Midlands would benefit from combined authority
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Black Country care home built with Barclays' backing
Banking & Finance
Veronica House, based on Leabrook Road in Tipton, is owned by James and Veronica Lovell, directors of Hunstone, and is managed by their daughter in-law Elaine with support of their sons David and Andrew
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Historian speaks at Institute of Directors' dinner
Economic Development
Professor Carl Chinn MBE gave a talk at the Institute of Directors' Black Country Dinner at Dudley Zoological Gardens and Castle.
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Enjoy a daily free concert with the Dawn Chorus
Retail & Consumer
Nature's bounty takes many forms. In spring one of those is the exuberant and mellifluous outpouring of bird song in the few hours after sunrise.
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Baldwins and Cox Jerome announce merger deal
Economic Development
Black Country accountancy firms combine teams to create 35-strong team in Walsall as they now seek to grow client base
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From orphan to family fortunes with a little help
Economic Development
Birmingham author's gran climbed social ladder with the aid of Cadbury cousins
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Lloyds Bank backs Formrite to buy factory
Lloyds
Black Country engineering firm purchases premises it was renting to expand company and create new jobs
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Director general vows to strengthen BBC Birmingham as more criticism over investment pours in
Enterprise
In a letter to the Post, Tony Hall said he was committed to making sure the West Midlands is “properly represented and reflected”
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Dudley Zoo chief executive leaves role days after being suspended
Economic Development
Charity says Peter Suddock has left the role by mutual consent after earlier announcing an internal investigation would take place
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Labour and Tories are competing to show who offers the biggest boost in powers to local government
Economic Development
Councils could control an extra £30 billion under Labour plans while Conservative Chancellor George Osborne confirms Midlands is next in line for major devolution package
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Heseltine: We're talking about devolution for the West Midlands
Economic Development
Major political shake-up on its way for Birmingham and the region according to Tory peer but West Midlands must agree on elected mayor
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Lord Heseltine vows to hand West Midlands major powers
Economic Development
Tory heavyweight backs plans for the devolved power and more spending to the region following similar deal for Greater Manchester
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Mystery as Dudley Zoo chief is suspended on full pay
Banking & Finance
Peter Suddock has led the Black Country zoo for more than 20 years but it stresses the suspension does not constitute disciplinary action
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Marston's acquires Lancaster Bomber owner
Economic Development
Black Country brewery buys beer division of Thwaites to boost its real ale operations and presence in the North West
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Ed Balls: The West Midlands has been shortchanged in the Budget
Economic Development
Ed Balls believes Birmingham and the West Midlands have been short-changed by Chancellor George Osborne in a Budget which promised better deals for Manchester and Cambridge alone.
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Budget 2015: 'West Midlands must get act together' say business leaders
Economic Development
More devolution must come our way after Chancellor announces new backing for 'Northern Powerhouse'
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DTZ joins hunt for Phoenix 10 developer
Commercial Property
Property consultancy appointed by HCA and Walsall Council to help bring about long-planned regeneration of former industrial site
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Transport Secretary says Midlands needs joint strategy on transport
Economic Development
Patrick McLoughlin has called on the region to formulate ambitious plans to improve and revitalise the region's transport network
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Residents asked how 120-year-old Cadbury Barn in Northfield could be used again
Economic Development
Barn in Manor Farm Park in Northfield was once used by the Friends Ambulance Unit as a base to train recruits heading to the front line to care for injured soldiers
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