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Hill & Smith Holdings looking forward to rosy 2014 after record second half revenues
Manufacturing
The Shirley-based company employs almost 700 people in the Midlands
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Midland firm launches Britain's newest bank
Banking & Finance
The Shirley-based group, which has a £10 billion loan book, has launched Paragon Bank with an initial investment of £12.7 million, with more funds to come over time to support growth
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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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New focus group to put PAs in the spotlight
Economic Development
Jayne Brownridge, Grant Thornton; Linda Large, Duff & Phelps; Shirley McDonough, PwC; Tracey Paton, Dignity, and Linda Wilden, University of Birmingham, have joined Key managing director Mary Hendry as the founding members of the PA:PM
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Dozens more job losses at historic retailer Osbornes
Economic Development
Another blow for the city's retail sector after collapse of 180-year-old firm
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Property of the Day: Solihull Road in Shirley
Retail & Consumer
The back garden of this property in Solihull Road, Shirley, has a raised patio, outbuildings and a greenhouse.
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Jobs threat after 180-year-old firm collapses
Economic Development
Administrators called in at Hay Mills-based Osbornes Stationers after being hit by competition with giant rivals
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Shirley Parkgate shopping scheme to welcome Pizza Express, Prezzo and Peacocks
Commercial Property
Line-up of tenants means more than 60 per cent of the scheme - excluding the Asda store at its heart - is now let or under offer.
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£6m payout for boss after horrific crash with tractor
Economic Development
Shane Booth was left needing extensive treatment and care after the horror smash near Baden-Baden which left him with a traumatic brain injury, multiple fractures and serious internal injuries.
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Blockbuster appoints Moorfields as administrator after second collapse in a year
Economic Development
Blockbuster operates one of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s largest chains of film and game rental stores, with 264 stores and approximately 2,000 employees
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Remembrance parade faces axe
Economic Development
Annual march in Shirley, which dates back to 1938, could he scrapped ahead of a major anniversary
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Solihull case is key for golf clubs
Economic Development
Golf clubs appreciate that their most valuable asset is the softly undulating greensward upon which us golfers hack our way around.
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Birmingham Post Growth Fund awards £700,000 to Midland businesses
Economic Development
Birmingham Post Growth Fund grants giveaway to create 84 new posts and 100 apprentices.
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Business card exchange boosts Solihull trade
Economic Development
Innovative programme has topped 30,000 members in the town
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Security firm pulling no punches after 20 years
Economic Development
Protection company to the stars grows from two-man operation to a staff of 600
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Triffids in Birmingham!
Retail & Consumer
Peter Shirley is enjoying new book, The 'Flora of Birmingham and the Black Country', packed with stunning photographs, is a landmark publication for the natural environment in the conurbation.
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Peter Shirley: Insects can be nutritious and delicious!
Economic Development
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the growing interest in eating insects, especially in developed countries like ours.
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The Solihull building boss still going strong at 94 years old
Economic Development
Classic car fan Ken Smith is still firmly in the driving seat at Solihull's £100 million turnover builders merchants EH Smith - at the astonishing age of 94.
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EH Smith building boss still going strong at 94
Economic Development
Classic car fan Ken Smith is still firmly in the driving seat at Solihull’s £100 million turnover builders merchants EH Smith – at the astonishing age of 94.
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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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Restaurant Review: Anderson's Bar & Grill in St Paul's Square, Birmingham
London 2012 Olympics
From a scientific point of view, it is nonsense when food writers talk about so-and-so restaurant being the best for such-and-such a dish.
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Hockley Heath gets smart
Retail & Consumer
An injection of community spirit into Hockley Heath, near Solihull, has made it an attractive place for familes wanting to set up home.
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Wythall a world away from the busy city
Retail & Consumer
Shahid Naqvi looks at the attraction of Wythall in south Birmingham
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