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Labour MP brands smart motorways 'not so smart'
Economic Development
Shadow Transport Secretary says £360m schemes designed to ease congestion on very busy sections of West Midlands motorways are a safety risk
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City's minicab firms to be named and shamed
Economic Development
Council devises new rating system to inform public of Birmingham's best and worst taxi companies based in reliability and safety
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Thomas Cook historian solves mystery of Victorian shop sign
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Engineers discovered old branding for a shipping agent while working on Midland Metro extension opposite New Street station
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Intriguing slice of Birmingham history revealed during Metro tram extension works
Economic Development
The sign has been the talk of amateur photographers and history enthusiasts keen to know more about it
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West Midlands transport chiefs demand responsibility for region's rail services
Economic Development
Leaders of 14 councils in the region want the right to award franchises and set investment priorities via a new West Midlands rail organisation
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New plans to prevent Birmingham's disabled children travelling miles to school
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Proposals come after councillors revealed last year that some children with special educational needs were having to get up to 12 buses a day
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National Express signs landmark deal with Highways Agency
Economic Development
Coach giant on the right road to ease congestion after agreeing deal to receive early warnings of congestion to enable evasive action
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Voters want "big changes" - and only the Greens can deliver, says party leader Natalie Bennett
Economic Development
The Green Party want to tax the rich, tax supermarkets and nationalise the railways. As she prepares for their annual conference in Birmingham, party leader Natalie Bennett tells the Birmingham Post why voters are going Green.
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Terry Grimley: It's long overdue – but does it go far enough?
Economic Development
After years of delays and frustration the Midland Metro is enjoying a growth spurt. But with funding still constrained, how far can it go, asks Terry Grimley
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Green transport schemes receive £3 million funding boost
Economic Development
Package of Birmingham and Solihull transport initiatives will strive to boost economic growth and cut carbon
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West Midlands rail station commuters to be fined £60 for bad parking
Economic Development
Offenders will have 28 days to pay the fine or see it double to £120, but will have the right to appeal
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HS2 'could damage priceless exhibits.... and help robbers'
Economic Development
Museum Trust and Post Office petition Whitehall over fears effect of new high-speed rail system could have on city's buildings
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Calderhead expands with Barclays funding
Banking & Finance
Redditch-based Calderhead Refrigerated Transport has purchased the 1.5 acre site on Little Forge Road which will enable the company to further expand its services.
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Drivers urge slow down in move to introduce 20mph limit
Economic Development
Seventy per cent of motorist believe drivers should be consulted before limits are imposed, says AA research
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ICE Awards 2014
Commercial Property
Institution of Civil Engineers 2014 West Midlands Awards
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Digbeth business leaders outline concerns over HS2 in letter to Birmingham Post
Economic Development
Calls for Paternoster Place – a major promenade linking the city core with Eastside – to be fast-tracked to stop Digbeth from being cut off
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Rotala to take legal action against National Express
Economic Development
Birmingham bus operator says claim relates to loss of revenue in contracted services division
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Jobs, growth and a clear vision on cutting carbon
Opinion
It's not just the growing cities of China and India that are facing rising levels of city centre smog, pollution and congestion.
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New board director as º£½ÇÊÓƵ Mail chief hails company investment
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Birmingham-based º£½ÇÊÓƵ Mail to announce solid results as CEO prepares for 'transitional year'.
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Speed limits set to rise on key Birmingham roads
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Main routes such as the Middle Ring Road could see 30mph sections changed to 40mph in a bid to speed up commuter traffic
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Commuters reject congestion charge idea for Birmingham
Economic Development
A survey found just 12 per cent of those asked supported making people pay extra to use the city centre roads
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How the West Midlands became the driving force behind an urban revolution
Retail & Consumer
England's obsession with the motorcar has transformed the landscape of our towns and cities forever. Sarah Probert reports
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Work starts on extra car park at Birmingham Yardley Wood station
Economic Development
The car park at Yardley will provide 56 extra spaces in addition to the 100 already available
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Council urged to pay back 'unfair' bus lane fines in Birmingham
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Pressure mounts after Essex County Council agrees to refund £1m of its bus lane fines
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