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Torquil Clark acquired by Bellpenny
Banking & Finance
Skipton Building Society sells Wolverhampton-based wealth management and employment benefits business
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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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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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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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Ex-Lloyds banker claims 'risky derivatives sold to as many as possible'
Economic Development
Disturbing inside story of claims against household name revealed in High Court document
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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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Carillion plots merger with Balfour Beatty
Commercial Property
Wolverhampton-based Carillion is in talks with Balfour Beatty, which is struggling after sacking its chief executive more than two months ago, about a deal
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Parts Alliance chief keen to 'safeguard talent' with Unipart Automotive buyout
Professional Services
Rescue deal saves 33 branches of Solihull-based company as Parts Alliance marches on to £1bn turnover target
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Not quite London 2012..but glory awaits the great
Economic Development
For some the Commonwealth Games will be a crucial part of their development into elite international competition.
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Unipart Automotive collapses with the loss of over 1,200 jobs
Professional Services
Rescue deal save three West Midlands branches but head office and multiple sites have closed
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Wolverhampton Grammar School
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Find out how Wolverhampton Grammar School rates compared to other secondary schools in Wolverhampton with our school ratings
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Tettenhall College Incorporated
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Find out how Tettenhall College Incorporated rates compared to other secondary schools in Wolverhampton with our school ratings
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St Edmunds Catholic School, A Specialist Mathematics and Computing College
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Find out how St Edmunds Catholic School, A Specialist Mathematics and Computing College rates compared to other secondary schools in Wolverhampton with our school ratings
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St Peter's Collegiate Church of England School
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Find out how St Peter's Collegiate Church of England School rates compared to other secondary schools in Wolverhampton with our school ratings
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Aldersley High School
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Find out how Aldersley High School rates compared to other secondary schools in Wolverhampton with our school ratings
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The Royal Wolverhampton School
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Find out how The Royal Wolverhampton School rates compared to other secondary schools in Wolverhampton with our school ratings
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Grant Thornton internship programme continues to target tomorrow's talent
Banking & Finance
Year 12 students came from a range of schools across the West Midlands, including CTC Kingshurst Academy, Solihull, King Edwards VI College, Stourbridge and St Peter’s Collegiate College School, Wolverhampton
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Appointments reflect growth at JW Hinks
Banking & Finance
Joining the firm are tax advisors Lisa Boylan, Rebecca Wooldridge and Tina Yates, payroll administrator Jenny Lai and trainee accountant Bethany Davis
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West Midlands Fire Service cuts £235,000 off wage bill by axing senior jobs
Economic Development
New 15-strong management group called the Strategic Enabling Team has been set up to make board 'lean and value for money'
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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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West Midlands appoints new transport authority
Economic Development
New regional body will strive to ensure area acts in a unified way and seek funding for major transport projects
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Future bright as city looks to cash in on its confidence
Economic Development
With London close to over-heating and greater devolution on the cards for English regions, inward investment has never been a more important issue. The Post brought together six experts at a special roundtable event to debate the issue.
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