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Worcestershire

Solving mystery of the epitaph that got Wordsworth musing
Retail & Consumer
Lying close to the final resting place of nobels is a grave with a rather derogatory one-word epitaph. Chris Upton reports
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Putting our literary luminaries on map
Retail & Consumer
The region is bursting with creativity and Writing West Midlands has produced a literary map to show it. Alison Jones asked why it decided to landmark local talent and talks to two authors who are contributing to Birmingham's burgeoning books scene
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Growing for gold in BBC competition
Retail & Consumer
Two friends from Worcestershire are digging for victory in a new TV series. Roz Laws talks to them about the joys of keeping an allotment
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Tricorn predicts positive half year
Manufacturing
Energy division steady while new business grows in US, says Malvern manufacturer
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Legal stalwart recognised at Law Society's inaugural awards
Professional Services
Bill Stallard among winners from Worcestershire Law Society's first President's Awards
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Midland MP Michael Fabricant sacked from senior party role after Maria Miller tweet
Economic Development
The Lichfield Tory revealed on the social networking site he had been asked to resign as Vice Chairman of the party
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Midland MP Sajid Javid, the son of a bus driver who became a high-flying banker, is the new Culture Secretary
Economic Development
Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid, the son of a bus driver and high-flying banker, has been appointed Culture Secretary following the resignation of Maria Miller
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Pension changes 'will breathe life into housing market'
Commercial Property
From next April, the Chancellor’s changes will see everyone in a defined contribution pension scheme able to access their entire pension pot at the age of 55
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Where have all the flowers gone?
Retail & Consumer
Although woodland flowers currently dominate the scene later the focus is on grasslands, and there lie many problems.
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'Pothole crisis' as backlog of repairs may take 10 years
Economic Development
It would take ten years to clear the backlog of repairs to roads across the West Midlands, according to a new study.
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They stifled our potential, now let's do it to London
Opinion
While London and its environs are in the fast lane to prosperity, much of the rest of England is stuck on the hard shoulder, waiting for an AA man.
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House prices in Birmingham rise 10pc in one year
Economic Development
Average cost of house in city now £181,000, although price growth well behind London and Manchester
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Great Western Business Park plans given green light
Commercial Property
Planners have given the go-ahead for a range of new employment units as part of the second phase of development at the Worcester site
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Sweet memories of a tin full of promise
Retail & Consumer
Chris Upton discovers that his childhood toffees didn't come from heaven - but from down the road in Worcestershire
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Renewables expert boosts mfg Solicitors' agricultural team
Professional Services
Stewart Smith has joined mfg as an associate after almost a decade with Cheshire-based practice Walker Smith Way.
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New chamber work set to be premiered
Retail & Consumer
A piece of classical music commissioned to celebrate the anniversaries of two concert clubs will be heard for the first time this week. Christopher Morley speaks to composer Ian Venables.
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Threatened North Worcestershire golf club 'is not viable'
Economic Development
North Worcestershire Golf Club, in Northfield, has agreed to sell up to housing developer Bloor Homes, which is expected to mean more than 800 homes being built on the 80-acre site
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It's Morgan v Morgan as former boss hits out at Malvern car-maker
Manufacturing
New boss of Morgan Motor Company blasts back at suggestions by former boss that company is planning redundancies
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Muntz family distinguished themselves in industry and politics
Retail & Consumer
Chris Upton examines the history of a famous family of Birmingham
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Talk over EU exit is already hurting us, GKN boss claims
Manufacturing
Nigel Stein, chief executive of the Midland engineering giant, said the º£½ÇÊÓƵ would be at risk of losing investment if it lost its position of influence in European policymaking
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Greater Birmingham submits bid for HS2 college
Manufacturing
In a submission to government, the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership said it would use nine existing local colleges for the new operation to train the next generation of railway engineers
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Don't be put off by tribunal fees, workers told
Professional Services
Employment expert Lisa Kemp says employees across the region should be aware of their rights in light of the controversial tribunal fees introduced last summer
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Software firm making inroads into Australian market
Enterprise
Postcode Anywhere is now set to provide its services to a large technology company in New South Wales, a contract which will give the firm a foothold in the extensive Australian addressing market which is worth an estimated £40 million.
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Property of the day: Holywell Chapel - the best view in the Midlands?
Retail & Consumer
The design is the work of Worcester architects Boughton Butler LLP and the final result delivers “the finest high altitude residence in Worcestershire, a luxury five-bedroom property with views that go on seemingly forever’’.
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