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Graeme Brown

Graeme Brown is the Editor, New Audience at Birmingham Live

Forklift truck-maker Translift Bendi expands Midland plant
Economic Development
Forklift truck-maker Translift Bendi has announced a major 拢359,000 expansion of its headquarters in Redditch.
Sir David Nicholson 'determined to stay on' despite Stafford Hospital debacle
Economic Development
Under-fire NHS boss Sir David Nicholson has said he is 鈥渁bsolutely determined鈥 to stay in his job despite admitting failures over the Stafford Hospital scandal.
Manufacturing experts hail 'fantastic' news of JLR expansion plans
Economic Development
Manufacturers in the Midlands have hailed the news Jaguar Land Rover is to double the size of its new engine plant near Wolverhampton as the region鈥檚 鈥渂est automotive news for decades鈥.
Investigation after fire at Fort Dunlop
Economic Development
An investigation has been launched into a blaze which saw hundreds of workers evacuated from a landmark Birmingham office complex.
Report warns against short-term approach to business
Economic Development
The Government has been urged to have a 鈥渓aser-like鈥 focus on growth as a new report warned that short-termism in British business has become a huge 鈥渋mpediment.鈥
Midland businessman disqualified after failing to pay tax
Economic Development
A Midland businessman has been disqualified from acting as a director for 3陆 years for failing to pay tax.
Overseas investors favouring West Midlands over pricey London property
Economic Development
Overseas investors are targeting the West Midlands for key development opportunities rather than pay over the odds for London properties, a new survey reveals.
Jaguar Land Rover to double size of new plant near Wolverhampton
Economic Development
Jaguar Land Rover is set to deliver a giant boost to the automotive sector by revealing it is doubling the size of its new engine plant in the West Midlands.
Birmingham club night to tap into retro spirit for older fans
Economic Development
A new nightclub brand will see some well-known names from the past heading to the city 鈥 starting with the likes of Aswad, Bad Manners and The Drifters.
Challenge for city firms as Birmingham enterprise zone is launched
Economic Development
Chancellor George Osborne said it is time Birmingham challenged the South East, as he launched a 拢2.8 billion growth scheme.
Midland director banned after 拢500k payment before collapse
Economic Development
A Midland businessman has been banned from being a director for five years after paying himself 拢500,000 and leaving creditors out of pocket.
'Tea boy' who was late rises to top of Officebroker.com
Economic Development
When chief executives are appointed they tend to thank their staff or their family 鈥 but the new top man at a Midland office business singled out his alarm clock for praise.
鈥楾ea boy鈥 who turned up late rises to the very top
Economic Development
When chief executives are appointed they tend to thank their staff or their family 鈥 but the new top man at a Midland office business singled out his alarm clock for praise.
Finance help offered up to firms at Villa Park event
Economic Development
Businesses can learn more about the lending climate at an event that will showcase opportunities to access finance worth between 拢10,000 and 拢1 million.
Lenny Henry given Freedom of Dudley
Economic Development
Councillors have voted to grant Dudley-born comedian and actor Lenny Henry the Freedom of his home borough in recognition of his services to charity.
Funding boost for 拢25m plans for The Belfry
Banking & Finance
The 拢25 million refurbishment golf resort The Belfry has been boosted after a new finance package was agreed.
Horror of Egypt balloon crash victim from Staffordshire
Economic Development
A Staffordshire woman who was badly injured in an earlier Luxor balloon crash has spoken of her horror at hearing of another tragedy in Egypt.
New chair of insolvency body R3 in the Midlands appointed
Economic Development
Birmingham-based insolvency practitioner Richard Philpott has been appointed chair for the Midlands region of insolvency trade body R3.
Future of Daw Mill Colliery 'hanging by a thread'
Economic Development
The future of the Midlands鈥 last remaining mine at Daw Mill is hanging by a thread after a massive blaze put it out of action for up to six months 鈥 with more than 100 pitmen evacuated.
Engineering giant GKN reveals rise in revenue and profit
Manufacturing
Midland engineering giant GKN has revealed a major rise in sales and profits on the back of increasing car sales.
Greater Birmingham enterprise zone plans backed by business
Economic Development
Proposals for a Birmingham city centre enterprise zone which could create up to 40,000 jobs have received overwhelming backing.
Midland undertaker accused of murdering his wife
Economic Development
An undertaker from Herefordshire accused of murdering his wife and disposing of her body talked of making a new life with his mistress, a jury has heard.
Roofing firm liable for 拢21m damages after Midland fire
Economic Development
A roofing contractor has been ordered to pay more than 拢21 million damages after a flick of a switch caused a catastrophic fire that devastated a West Midland factory.
Why Birmingham rock music is good for business
Economic Development
The owner of a Midland record label has finally cracked America, and believes Birmingham鈥檚 rock and pop heritage played a huge part in his success.