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Grand Union art gallery celebrates birthday with £100,000 grant
Economic Development
The Grand Union contemporary gallery and artists' studio in Birmingham is celebrating its third birthday with a £100,000 grant from Arts Council England.
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Co-op announces record sales of nearly £1bn
Economic Development
A community retailer has announced record annual gross sales of almost £1 billion, an increase of 20 per cent on the previous year.
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Co-op breaks records with sales approaching £1 billion
Economic Development
The Midcounties Co-operative has announced record annual gross sales of almost £1 billion, an increase of 20 per cent on the previous year.
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Ikon gallery director braves the dangers of Iraq for Venice art project
Retail & Consumer
Jonathan Watkins, director of Birmingham's Ikon Gallery, has gathered the best modern art in Iraq for an exhibition in Venice.
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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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Locomotive firm steaming ahead with £100,000 grant
Economic Development
A Birmingham firm which restores historic locomotives and runs steam trains on the º£½ÇÊÓƵ rail network is aiming for further growth after securing a grant to expand its facilities.
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Bridgnorth restorer CMC to bring new life to mothballed Jaguar E-Type
Economic Development
A Jaguar E-Type that had been left untouched in a garage for the last 30 years, and which recently sold for more than four times its expected value, is to be restored back to its original condition by a Midland restoration specialist.
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The importance of five years
Opinion
Dr Steven McCabe writes "If we cannot guarantee economic growth, we will be faced with the need to either raise taxes or reduce services; precisely the sort of debate that we will hear in the forthcoming general election campaign".
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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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Noddy Holder heads back out onto the road
Retail & Consumer
Noddy Holder was just seven years old when he stood up on stage at a working men's club to sing.
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Jewel in the crown of Ironbridge celebrates milestone
Retail & Consumer
Blists Hill Victorian Town in Ironbridge, Shropshire, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
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Step back in time and enjoy the spice of life at Bewdley Museum
Retail & Consumer
A new food shop is offering people a chance to step back in time and experience culinary secrets of bygone years.
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Birmingham sitcom star Jo Enright goes back to her past for new show
Retail & Consumer
Actress Jo Enright talks about how real-life work experience has helped prepare her for a role in new sitcom The Job Lot.
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Philanthropy is music to Ernie Kay's ears
Retail & Consumer
A Worcestershire philanthropist who is commissioning a range of musical projects talks to Christopher Morley.
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Birmingham Post Letters To The Editor - Friday May 3
Economic Development
This weeks Birmingham Post Letters To The Editor on Friday May 3.
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Jerry Blackett: Why our private sector is a model of resilience
Economic Development
Birmingham never ceases to amaze me. You think you have a good idea of what's going on out there but the city almost daily has the ability to shock you in a pleasing way.
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Review: A Celebration of English Song, Bromsgrove Festival at Avoncroft Museum
Retail & Consumer
What better way to celebrate St. George's Day than in the company of the magnificent Dame Felicity Lott and some of our greatest poets and composers?
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Birmingham City Council targets major sporting events
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council is targeting big events like the Rugby World Cup and international art exhibitions in a bid to transform the city’s profile.
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Historic Birmingham pub set for makeover under new plans
Economic Development
A historic Birmingham city centre pub with a landmark location could be set for a makeover and revival under plans submitted to the city council.
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Richard McComb: Ziggy played guitar and the blands played on
Economic Development
You've got to be chuffed for David Bowie. But is it right that a 66-year-old man should be at the top of the hit parade in 2013?
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Birmingham's Ikon Gallery celebrates 15 years in Brindleyplace
Retail & Consumer
One of Birmingham's most important galleries reaches major milestones this year and next.
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Discover San Francisco's famous Golden Gate landmark on two wheels
Retail & Consumer
Jon Perks sees San Francisco's famous Golden Gate landmark on two wheels.
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Discover the spectacular views across the River Rhine
Retail & Consumer
Ross McCarthy enjoys the sights along one of Europe's great rivers.
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Eric Pickles drops £200m bombshell on Birmingham City Council
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council will be forced to raise up to £200 million through the sale of assets after the Government refused to lend it enough money to meet equal pay claims.
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