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Warwickshire

City should make more out of 'cricket's FA Cup'
Economic Development
Edgbaston will host the Friends Life t20 finals on August 17, after agreeing a long-term deal to host the event.
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Number out of work is highest since recession
Economic Development
West Midlands bucks national trend of falling unemployment with 18,000 rise in last quarter
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Councils unite to form new transport authority
Economic Development
West Midlands authorities unite to set out new transport agenda for whole region
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Profits dip at IM Properties but MD 'pleased with results'
Commercial Property
Lord's firm says it was pleased with the performance given a “challenging economic climate”
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Lodders Solicitors host opening of 2013 CLA Game Fair
Economic Development
Lodders Solicitors hosted the opening event of the 2013 CLA Game Fair held at Ragley Hall, near Alcester, Warwickshire.
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Property of the Day: Avondale in Warwickshire
Retail & Consumer
Avondale used to be two cottages but has been knocked into one family home.
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Property of the Day: Long Meadow in Preston Bagot
Retail & Consumer
Long Meadow, in Preston Bagot, was built in 1954 and boasts stunning views from across the Warwickshire countryside.
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HS2 could create up to 50,000 jobs, claim bosses
Economic Development
High-speed rail officials pledged the HS2 line could create about 50,000 jobs as they visited to Birmingham.
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Tamworth politician left a great legacy despite his mean reputation
Retail & Consumer
Despite using some of his wealth to help the citizens of Tamworth, voters turned their back on would-be politician Thomas Guy. Chris Upton takes a look at the life of the 17th century businessman.
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Daimler stake in Aston Martin will help Warwickshire firm
Opinion
It's been a link up that has been on the cards since the Italian private-equity firm InvestIndustrial took a 37.5% stake in Aston Martin earlier this year with a £150m investment.
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Property of the Day: Fossedene Manor in Warwickshire
Retail & Consumer
Fossedene Manor is surrounded by 26 acres of land and has a kitchen with a cathedral ceiling and doors that open out to the gardens.
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Missing First World War memorial found at car boot sale
Economic Development
Seven employees who fell in battle were honoured on the cenotaph which is thought to have disappeared from the engineering firm’s King’s Norton works when the site closed in the early 1980s
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Widening the appeal of country pursuits
Retail & Consumer
More than 150,000 people will visit Ragley Hall in Warwickshire this weekend for the biggest game fair in Europe. Mary Griffin reports.
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From Edgbaston to The Somme... the remarkable story of the real Jeeves
Retail & Consumer
A new book pieces together the story of Percy Jeeves – a cricketer turned literary legend and now an all-English hero. Graham Young reports.
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Shops braced for major EDL rally
Economic Development
Supporters of the English Defence League (EDL) are planning to stage a static protest in Centenary Square, on Saturday (July 20)
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Much better from Beachcroft batsmen
Economic Development
Following bowed heads and sheepish looks last week lawyers DAC Beachcroft produced a vastly improved performance in the Warwickshire Taverners Trophy.
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Unite-backed candidates selected for four West Midlands seats
Economic Development
Labour hopefuls for seats in the region have backing of major union, as investigation into Falkirk selection goes on
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Astley Castle restoration was a noble deed
Retail & Consumer
The renovation of one of Warwickshire’s lesser known castles has been completed. Chris Upton takes a look around.
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Daw Mill owner collapses with hundreds of job losses
Economic Development
Fire at Midland pit results in parent firm calling in administrators from Birmingham
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Coventry & Warwickshire LEP supports a strong Birmingham
Opinion
Coventry & Warwickshire LEP supports strong Birmingham, strong region and strong LEP collaboration.
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Government deals boost Interserve
Economic Development
The group, which took over construction giant RM Douglas, also announced it had won a government contract extension with HM Revenue and Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions
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Labour chooses Unite-backed candidate Pete Lowe for Stourbridge
Conservative Party
Former nurse chosen to challenge Conservatives after being backed by union
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Motionhouse dance company celebrates 25 years of innovative shows
Retail & Consumer
As a Midland dance company celebrates 25 years of innovative shows, its founder tells Roz Laws about the highs and lows.
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Schoolchildren perform Orchestra Of The Swan's Troy Story
Retail & Consumer
Schoolchildren from Birmingham and Warwickshire have been brought together to perform in an opera at Birmingham Town Hall. Christopher Morley reports.
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