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Walsall College offers degree courses for first time
Economic Development
Black Country institute teams up with Birmingham City University to launch trio of courses with more to follow
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Warren Board Sales expands in Black Country
Commercial Property
Packaging firm takes new space in West Bromwich while Sport Birmingham finds new home
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Sir Albert Bore hails rebirth of Birmingham over 30 years but says more is to come
Economic Development
Sir Albert Bore says Birmingham can look forward to more years of growth
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Holidays could scupper Labour bid for power over Walsall Borough Council
Economic Development
The Labour group are trying for a second time this year to take power in the Black Country authority after winning a by-election last month giving them 30 seats out of 60.
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The world of stand-up is a funny old game
Retail & Consumer
Edinburgh Fringe Festival is up and running with more than 3,000 shows in 250 venues. Roz Laws rounds up the Midland artists taking part and talks to a playful comedian
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Quick Bites: Birmingham gin festival adds new date
Retail & Consumer
Organisers of Birmingham's first gin festival add another date after tickets sell out.
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Birmingham looks at 'diesel tax' in bid to cut congestion
Economic Development
Charges are back on the agenda as council comes under pressure to cut pollution
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McKechnie Brass collapsed with debts of £3.8m
Economic Development
One of the oldest mills in the country amassed debts of nearly £4m
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Sunny and Shay Grewal land BBC WM afternoon show
Economic Development
The married Londoners will launch their Monday to Thursday 1pm to 4pm slot on August 25
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Zeppelins brought death and destruction to the Black Country
Retail & Consumer
The factories of the West Midlands played a vital role in the First World War. Chris Upton recalls how German airships targeted them in a devastating raid
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How Tolkien's fantasy novel almost never got published
Retail & Consumer
It's 60 years since The Lord of the Rings heralded the dawn of a new era for fantasy writing. University of Birmingham lecturer Dr Philippa Semper, tells of JJR Tolkien's battle to get it on book shelves. Graham Young reports
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First World War commemorated across the West Midlands
Economic Development
A programme of free events to commemorate the outbreak of the First World War will take place between Saturday and Monday
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Carillion holds firm in Balfour Beatty merger
Commercial Property
Black Country support services giant says it still believes in "powerful rationale" of combining two companies
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Balfour Beatty ends merger talks with Carillion
Professional Services
Deal which would have created £3bn support services powerhouse is off after Carillion wanted Parsons Brinckerhoff included in the merger
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Oxygen Accelerator set to re-ignite SPARK scheme
Banking & Finance
Funded by and located at University of Wolverhampton Science Park, SPARK gives the equivalent of £10,000 worth of support for each aspiring start-up in certain sectors
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Serene Furnishings expands on Hill Top Estate
Commercial Property
London & Cambridge properties signs up existing tenant to even more space ahead of product launch next year
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Poundland chairman quits to join Morrisons
Economic Development
Darren Shapland to step up after six months on the board as Black Country waves farewell to Andrew Higginson
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Honorary doctorate for Institute of Directors chair Jason Wouhra
Economic Development
Director recognised for his contribution to regional and national business and community work
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Button making has returned to its roots
Retail & Consumer
Button making was big business in 18th century Birmingham. Chris Upton looks at how it has been revived in the 21st century
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More foreign investment in Greater Birmingham than any other region
Local Enterprise Partnership
The number of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the Greater Birmingham trumped the 37 other regions, data for the 2014 financial year shows
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City TV licence bid to be re-run if time limit missed
Economic Development
Birmingham being 'short changed' says MP as Government confirms licence will be re-advertised if deadline not met
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£130m Midland Metro boost 'will help city's international standing'
Economic Development
Funding has been allocated towards taking the Metro through New Canal Street to Adderley Street – where a park-and-ride facility is planned
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Arc Specialist Engineering acquires TBF International
Black Country
Birmingham-based firm born out of Metalrax collapse expands with Black Country deal
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Jabez Cliff's IP assets placed on sale
Professional Services
Metis Partners appointed to sell trademarks, e-commerce and domain names
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