Black Country news and blogs Saturday 11 January 2014
The Birmingham Press
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News
“Make Walsall Wonga-free”
The Birmingham Press 10 Jan 14
Labour group in call to discourage payday loans.
Business
Contractors named for Mailbox redevelopment
The Birmingham Press 9 Jan 14
Expasion set for completion in 2015.
Baggies
I think I’m sure
The Birmingham Press 8 Jan 14
Our Albion man Terry Wills isn’t too certain about anything at the Hawthorns.
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Open government
The Birmingham Press 6 Jan 14
Could Birmingham become “A truly citizen-centric council”? Professor David Bailey hopes so.
Business
Members added to Innovation Birmingham board
The Birmingham Press 3 Jan 14
City business leaders will “drive entreprenurial community.
Business
Motorbikin’
The Birmingham Press 3 Jan 14
Alan Clawley reminisces about his youth and a golden era of local engineering.
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Metro expansion plans “seriously flawed” say campaigners
The Birmingham Press 2 Jan 14
Transport lobbyists call for alterations to Wolverhampton extension.
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Ben on target for international success
The Birmingham Press 2 Jan 14
Local schoolboy aims to join world elite.
Baggies
Spurred onto the Hammers
The Birmingham Press 31 Dec 13
Terry Wills on Albion’s place in the news.
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Former choristers sing up for Faure concert
The Birmingham Press 27 Dec 13
Local school enjoys recital reunion.
Baggies
To Hull and back
The Birmingham Press 24 Dec 13
Terry Wills is starting to worry about the Albion.
Business
Digital Native plugs into Birmingham’s tech talent
The Birmingham Press 24 Dec 13
Apprenticeships provider aiming to create 400 local jobs aided by the local talent pool and active business community.
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Belgrade Theatre’s Christmas campaign exceeds target
The Birmingham Press 24 Dec 13
Funds now allow streamed performance of panto to local hospitals.
Event
Screengrab: Whisky Galore
The Birmingham Press 22 Dec 13
Richard Lutz on the movie of the tv week- on this, the festive season of goodwill, peace on earth and last minute internet deals Quick Martha, the remote, there’s something I got to record tonight.
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University charity’s goodwill gesture of festive food parcels
The Birmingham Press 20 Dec 13
A Coventry University-led charity is spreading some overseas festive cheer this Christmas.
Business
Birmingham makes its mark in 2013
The Birmingham Press 18 Dec 13
City enjoys record-breaking year across tourism and inward investment sectors.
Business
Skills shop recruits for a ‘Range’ of jobs
The Birmingham Press 18 Dec 13
95 jobs filled at local development.
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Belgrade Theatre musical in running for prestigious theatre award
The Birmingham Press 18 Dec 13
Nomination for best regional production won by military musical.
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Hawthorns Halt
The Birmingham Press 18 Dec 13
Terry Wills on an interesting week at the Albion and a new book he’s enjoyed.
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Politicians back Birmingham food bid
The Birmingham Press 17 Dec 13
A bid by the Birmingham Balti Association to gain the European Union’s coveted Traditional Speciality Guaranteed status has gained approval in the European Parliament.
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Call for government action on shell companies
The Birmingham Press 16 Dec 13
Local MP amongst group seeking to end corporate anonymity.
Villa
It’s come round quickly again
The Birmingham Press 16 Dec 13
Dave Woodhall on Villa’s annual defeat at home to Manchester United.
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Robbing Peter to pay Paul
The Birmingham Press 16 Dec 13
Does Birmingham city council spend wisely? Alan Clawley thinks not.
Business
Businesses invited to kick-start the New Year
The Birmingham Press 14 Dec 13
Seminar aims to help city business chiefs.
Business
Bristol Street renovation reaches completion
The Birmingham Press 12 Dec 13
Commercial opportunities still available.
Business
The Banks That Like To Say ‘Theft’
The Birmingham Press 11 Dec 13
Lloyds Bank has been fined £28m for bullying staff to hit targets for seliing dubious financial packages to unwitting customers.
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Midlands universities and businesses urged to apply for new EU funding
The Birmingham Press 11 Dec 13
The European Commission has announced that from today, universities and businesses across the UK can apply for £12.5 billion worth of European funding in the first round of the EU’s latest research programme.
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Mandela tribute announced
The Birmingham Press 11 Dec 13
Artists, poets, musicians and community representatives coming together to pay tribute.
Baggies
Throstles choked by Canaries
The Birmingham Press 11 Dec 13
Terry Wills.
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Moseley Road Baths: Swimming Against the Tide
The Birmingham Press 10 Dec 13
from Richard Lutz Hmmmm… deep waters, indeed….
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Stand up for Birmingham
The Birmingham Press 10 Dec 13
Positive start for council plans.
News
Special scrutiny meeting called by walsall councillors
The Birmingham Press 9 Dec 13
Inquiry into education standards to be held.
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Free swap – radio for theatre
The Birmingham Press 6 Dec 13
Presenters bag parts in Belgrade panto.
Business
Skills boost for local learners as Willmott Dixon smashes academy targets
The Birmingham Press 6 Dec 13
Willmott Dixon’s 4Life Academy in Aston is celebrating a very special milestone after it surpassed its target of providing new skills to 2,000 people a year within the first ten months of opening.
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Mandela – Birmingham book of condolences
The Birmingham Press 6 Dec 13
Visitors to the city can add their names in remembrance.
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New chair of Town Hall/Symphony Hall named
The Birmingham Press 5 Dec 13
Former BBC executive to head venues group.
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Cooking on Congo Square
The Birmingham Press 5 Dec 13
FEMI OYEBODE TRAVELS TO THE DEEP SOUTH OF THE US TO TASTE SOME GREAT MUSIC IN NEW ORLEANS AND BEYOND Congo Square.
Baggies
Double dismay
The Birmingham Press 5 Dec 13
Terry Wills on Albion’s misfortunes.
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What’s On: The Nutcracker
The Birmingham Press 4 Dec 13
By Richard Lutz Hey, it’s Christmas.
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CBSO announces inaugural conducting fellowship
The Birmingham Press 3 Dec 13
Orchestra shows its commitment to the future of conducting by appointing local musician to key role.
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Belgrade Theatre helps people in need
The Birmingham Press 2 Dec 13
Campaign launched to enable needy and people in hospital to see panto.
Business
US TechShop sets sights on Innovation Birmingham Campus
The Birmingham Press 2 Dec 13
Plan will see 20,000 sq ft facility constructed.
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Save Birmingham Council Services
The Birmingham Press 2 Dec 13
Phillipa Webster from pressure group Communities Against the Cuts explains what they are doing tomorrow.
Event
Festive treats at Artrix
The Birmingham Press 2 Dec 13
Family fun at the theatre.
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Poetry in motion at city art gallery performance
The Birmingham Press 2 Dec 13
A performance of poetry by students at Coventry University is taking place at a free event at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum next week.
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Local MP calls for investigation into political lobbying by the City of London
The Birmingham Press 29 Nov 13
Criticism of “unfettered and unmonitored” access to senior politicians.
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Town Hall & Symphony Hall – forthcoming II
The Birmingham Press 29 Nov 13
More new arrivals for Birmingham’s iconic venues.
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Town Hall & Symphony Hall – forthcoming
The Birmingham Press 29 Nov 13
The first of a bumper list of new dates announced for the city centre’s premier venues.
Business
Angry reaction to news of pub sell-off
The Birmingham Press 28 Nov 13
“Bad news for communities” says drinkers’ chief.
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Call for cool heads over immigration debate
The Birmingham Press 28 Nov 13
Senior Euro-MP says there should be “concentration on evidence-based solutions”.