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Graeme Brown

Graeme Brown is the Editor, New Audience at Birmingham Live

Former vicar's home under threat in bid to reclaim missing £1.9m
Economic Development
A former vicar accused of siphoning £1.9 million from a city charity’s accounts now faces losing his home.
Sports stars shine brightly at awards ceremony
Economic Development
Stars shone brightly at the ninth annual Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Sports Awards ceremony.
Manufacturers bemoan energy snub in Autumn Statement
Manufacturing
Richard Halstead, the Midland director of EEF, said George Osborne missed an opportunity to help production firms to export by reducing energy bills
Grant Thornton growth summit targets skills
Economic Development
Businesses from across the region attended an ‘agents of growth’ summit organised by leading business and finance adviser Grant Thornton.
West Midlands bucking trend by increasing investment in R&D
Economic Development
£1.46 billion was spent on R&D in the region in 2012 on the back of rising automotive and aerospace investment
Challenger bank Aldermore looking to shake up Big Four
Economic Development
The bank posted its first year of profits in 2012, and by June this year had over 84,000 deposit accounts
Black Country law firm QualitySolicitors Talbots set for expansion
Economic Development
QualitySolicitors Talbots has taken over Lumsdons’ Stourport office in a deal that will secure the jobs of all ten staff
Thousands of jobs for Birmingham as HS2 plans move to city
Economic Development
HS2 Ltd has been looking for potential properties in the city ahead of a possible move after 2015
Warwick District Business Breakfast
Economic Development
Invest in Warwickshire and Warwick District Council hosted the Warwick District Business Breakfast at the new Rural Innovation Centre at Stoneleigh Park.
BDO lifts the lid on FRS 102
Economic Development
Accountants and business advisors BDO welcomed guests from the real estate community to its real estate sector-focused FRS 102 seminar. 
Aston conference centre unveiled
Economic Development
Conference Aston invited guests to see the completed first phase of its £5.4m refurbishment project.
New bowel clinic is opened in Worcestershire
Economic Development
Over 40 guests attended the official opening of Spire South Bank Hospital’s new Worcestershire Bowel Clinic.
Insolvency firms call for 'no win no fee' to remain
Banking & Finance
Expert claims the Treasury could say goodbye to recovering huge chunks of unpaid tax each year if the rules concerning the pursuit of failed company directors change
£90m backing for Kee Safety buyout
Banking & Finance
Birmingham firm taken over by management team after securing the backing of a buyout house
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
Innovation Birmingham host launch of TechShop International
Economic Development
TechShop has selected the Innovation Birmingham Campus as a location where it would like to establish a 20,000 sq ft facility.
Curo’s clients get in the swing
Economic Development
Bromsgrove-based Curo Chartered Accountants hosted a golf day at Ombersley Golf Course.
Midland investigators help snare Warwickshire yacht conmen
Professional Services
Expert Investigations provided evidence which led to the prosecution of Andrew Harris and David Evans, of Shakespeare Classic Line, who defrauded an estimated 100 victims
International interest in city life science push
Economic Development
Birmingham City Council leader Sir Albert Bore said inward investment body Marketing Birmingham had been inundated with interest
Refurb plans after Chinese takeover of major tower
Economic Development
Peng Global Holdings plans to refurbish the 17-storey Quayside Tower in Broad Street
Walsall FC enjoys eight consecutive years of profit-making
Economic Development
The Bescot Stadium club posted a profit of £23,000 for the year to May 21, 2013, which compares to an average net loss in League One of £2.4 million
Deloitte appoints new partner in Birmingham
Banking & Finance
Joanne Haslehurst, who works within the international assignment services group, is the latest person on the firm's board
Profits soar at pubs group Mitchells & Butlers
Economic Development
Focus on selling food in pubs pays off with growing profits, sales and margins
Business rates hitting recruitment plans, claim chambers of commerce
Economic Development
Firms say soaring business rates are stopping them from recruiting after it was revealed they will jointly pay an extra £14.7 million next year.