Black Country news and blogs Tuesday 23 June 2015
Hotels
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Business
NEC hotels to go on sale months after LDC buyout 
Birmingham Post 22 Jun 15
Birmingham City Council to place Hilton and Crowne Plaza hotels on the market as authority continues asset sell off…
Saddlers
Borough Boosted as Elton John Gig Brings in £1m
Bescot Banter 22 Jun 15
Walsall Football Club are set to take a share of a cash windfall as the Banks's Stadium appearance of Sir Elton John and his Band is estimated to have brought in around £1,000,000 to the region, with hotels, pubs and restaurants also benefiting…
Local news
ARK Kings Students Celebrate at School Prom
B31 Voices 18 Jun 15
Year 11 students from ARK Kings Academy celebrated finishing their GCSEs at a school prom held at the Westmead Hotel near Redditch on… more »…
Blog arts
When Kenilworth’s Chesford Grange Hotel played host to Bob Marley – Pete Clemons
Coventry Gigs 17 Jun 15
The newest from Pete Clemons in the Coventry Telegraph , looking at Johnny Nash and Bob Marley .
Business
Malmaison and Hotel du Vin bought in £363m deal
Birmingham Post 17 Jun 15
Brace of Birmingham hotels snapped up by Singaporean group as part of UK-wide deal covering 29 hotels…
Business
Malmaison Hotel du Vin group sold for £363m
TheBusinessDesk 17 Jun 15
THE Malmaison Hotel du Vin (MHDV) group of boutique hotels has been sold for £363m to an Asian hotel group.
Blog feature
Lichfield Arts Blues and Jazz Festival 25 – 27 June
Lichfield District Tourism Association 16 Jun 15
This is a fantastic festival featuring top national bands plus some of regions finest musicians at various venues across the city centre including the Cathedral, Guildhall, George Hotel, Lichfield Library plus over six pubs and restaurants.
Blues
EZE Group Named as BCFC Principal Partner
Often Partisan 16 Jun 15
The name of EZE Group will return to Blues shirts for the upcoming season, with the club announcing last night at Hotel LaTour that an “agreement well into six figures” had been agreed with the leisure company.
Blog feature
A weekend in Blackpool with Travelodge Southshore
Fashionmommy's Blog 15 Jun 15
I adore Blackpool, it is definitely the flashiest, glitiziest place in the UK, and the sight of that iconic tower always makes my heart skip a beat.
Local news
Letter: Fraud phone call
Tyburn Mail 14 Jun 15
Dear Editor, On Saturday 13th June 10.36 a.
Blog feature
New Years Eve
Nuthurst Grange Hotel 13 Jun 15
Glitz, Glamour, Champagne and good times.
Local news
“Suite” success New Hall Hotel and Spa in Sutton…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 13 Jun 15
A HISTORIC hotel in Sutton Coldfield is celebrating “suite” success after raising hundreds of pounds for charity with a little help from its furry friend.
Blog feature
Boxing Day Lunch
Nuthurst Grange Hotel 13 Jun 15
Relax and enjoy yet more festivities and a delicious four-course meal.
Blog feature
Christmas Day Lunch
Nuthurst Grange Hotel 13 Jun 15
Enjoy the warmest welcome of welcomes from the team at Nuthurst Grange on this special day.
Local news
Fashion show raises over £1,500 for Sutton Coldfield…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 13 Jun 15
A STYLISH fund-raising event held by a Sutton Coldfield cancer charity has raised more than 1,500.
News
Fashion show raises over £1,500 for Sutton Coldfield…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 13 Jun 15
A STYLISH fund-raising event held by a Sutton Coldfield cancer charity has raised more than 1,500.
Local news
Belfry spa celebrates first birthday with glamorous party
Sutton Coldfield Observer 12 Jun 15
The Belfry Hotel and Resort’s million pound spa redevelopment celebrated its one year anniversary with a glittering birthday party last night (June 11).
News
Belfry spa celebrates first birthday with glamorous party
Tamworth Herald 12 Jun 15
The Belfry Hotel and Resort’s million pound spa redevelopment celebrated its one year anniversary with a glittering birthday party last night (June 11).
Blog comment
Have you lost a tabby cat?
BrownhillsBob 12 Jun 15
Jenny Emms has alerted me to a post by Sammy Emms on Facebook that there’s currently a rather handsome, friendly tabby cat at Barons Court Hotel in Walsall Wood that appears to be lost.
Business
£35m Unite union scheme to build Birmingham hotel gets green light
Birmingham Post 12 Jun 15
Work can begin on major scheme in Birmingham Science Park Aston after councillors granted permission…
News
Coventry war veteran makes pilgrimage to Holland and Belgium
Coventry Telegraph 10 Jun 15
Dennis, 92, visits grave of Coventry soldier and presents wreath to Mayor of Antwerp ahead of ‘Meet the Heroes’ fundraising dinner at Britannia Hotel…
Event
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Live Brum: What's on tomorrow 6 Jun 15
12 Jun 2015 – Rock Pop at The Royal Hotel…
Local news
‘Do Not Disturb’ teddy raises £300 for St Giles Hospice
Sutton Coldfield Local 5 Jun 15
A cuddly teddy at a hotel and spa in Sutton Coldfield has been helping customers take a well-deserved rest while raising money for leading local charity St Giles Hospice.
News
Walsall Council comes under fire over number of assets in its…
Walsall Advertiser 5 Jun 15
CRITICS have hit out at Walsall Council for the scale of its asset portfolio.
News
Rotary club dinner boosts Tamworth Forever Fund cash
Tamworth Herald 5 Jun 15
More than 600 has been raised for the Tamworth Forever Community Fund thanks to generous donations at a recent charity event.
News
Alton Towers to remain closed on Friday after horrific rollercoaster crash
Coventry Telegraph 4 Jun 15
Man treated at hospital in Coventry believed to be assistant hotel manager…
Blog feature
A Thomas Sabo Summer Wishlist
Fashionmommy's Blog 4 Jun 15
One of the first fashion events I ever went to was for iconic jewellery brand Thomas Sabo .
News
New plea for witnesses to devastating arson attack at Alveley’s Mill Hotel
Express & Star 4 Jun 15
Police are still searching for people who were walking near a hotel when it was destroyed by fire.
News
The Grand launches bid to find new tenants
Birmingham Post 2 Jun 15
Agencies Johnson Fellows and Lambert Smith Hampton have won the brief to find occupiers for hotel building’s 10,000 sq ft of offices ahead of completion in October…
Business
Office agents chosen to market The Grand
TheBusinessDesk 2 Jun 15
THE office element of The Grand hotel refurbishment in Birminghams Colmore Row has gone out to agents.
Local news
Moor Hall Hotel in Sutton Coldfield scoops two AA Rosettes for…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 2 Jun 15
A RESTAURANT at a top hotel in Sutton Coldfield has been served up with a tasty award in recognition of its culinary excellence.
Local news
Moor Hall Hotel and Spa in Sutton Coldfield scoops two AA…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 2 Jun 15
A RESTAURANT at a top hotel in Sutton Coldfield has been served up with a tasty award in recognition of its culinary excellence.
News
Murdered Wolverhampton businessman Ranjit Singh Power: Partner speaks of devastation
Express & Star 2 Jun 15
The devastated partner of murdered Wolverhampton hotel owner Ranjit Singh Power has spoken of her heartache, as a body was found by police in India.
News
Winning couple of Coventry Telegraph’s Win A Wedding revealed!
Coventry Telegraph 1 Jun 15
Vikki O’Rourke and Andrew Brookes have scooped the top prize of a dream wedding at Coombe Abbey Hotel – thanks to you…
News
Man accused of Ranjit Singh Power murder appears in court
Birmingham Mail 31 May 15
Indian police say taxi driver Sukhdev Sing has admitted killing Ramada Park Hall Hotel owner…
News
West Bromwich Premier Inn robbers stole DKNY bag after knocking victim unconscious
Birmingham Mail 30 May 15
Police appealing for information about thieves who struck at hotel on High Street…
Business
£150m Resorts World Birmingham gets royal seal of approval
TheBusinessDesk 28 May 15
THE new £150m Resorts World Birmingham leisure and entertainment complex at the NEC has been given the royal seal of approval.
Local news
Moor Hall Hotel & Spa’s Oak Room restaurant is awarded 2 AA rosettes
Sutton Coldfield Local 28 May 15
The Oak Room restaurant at Moor Hall Hotel & Spa in Sutton Coldfield has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence following an anonymous visit from the AA judges.
FixMyStreet
Litter, 27th May
FixMyStreet: Solihull 27 May 15
The ground at the side of Station Way leading to Trinity Park is littered with rubbish.
Local news
Moor Hall Hotel in Royal Sutton Coldfield enters TripAdvisor’s…
Sutton Coldfield Observer 27 May 15
A PRESTIGIOUS hotel in Royal Sutton Coldfield has checked out with a top award for the fifth year running.
Business
Investment pledge after Ibis hotel in Birmingham sold
Birmingham Post 26 May 15
Starboard Hotels has bought the Ibis at Bordesley Circus, from HotelInvest parent company Accord…
News
VIDEO: Drone footage shows charred remains of hotel ravaged by fire
Express & Star 25 May 15
It looks more like the aftermath of a war zone.
Blog feature
Blackheath poetry evening to help Nepal quake victims
Black Country Bugle 24 May 15
MEMBERS of the Walsall Poetry Society were at the Lyndon Hotel where we had about 23 people present and we are now looking forward to the forthcoming Walsall Arts Festival.
Local news
Moor Hall Hotel & Spa enters TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame with 5th Excellence Award
Sutton Coldfield Local 23 May 15
Moor Hall Hotel & Spa in Sutton Coldfield has been recognised as a TripAdvisor Hall of Fame winner as the 4 star hotel has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for the 5th year...…
Business
Still waters run deep for Birmingham hotel with its own well
Birmingham Post 23 May 15
The Macdonald Burlington in New Street has developed a unique cottage industry pumping water up from an underground well dating back to the hotel’s origins in 1873.
News
Firefighters remain on scene of catastrophic hotel blaze
Express & Star 22 May 15
Firefighters remained on the scene of a former hotel and wedding venue today four days after it was completely destroyed by fire.
News
Warwickshire hotel boss hits out after Royal Aide who murdered his brother gets ready for prison release
Coventry Telegraph 22 May 15
Jane Andrews, former dresser to the Duchess of York, killed Tom Cressman in 2000…
News
Look around amazing Coombe Abbey Hotel room – the best outside London
Coventry Telegraph 22 May 15
Extravagant Lady Craven Suite won best bedroom outside the M25 after scooping first place at national Conference and Hospitality Show Awards…
Business
Noise concerns over Broad Street hotel and apartment towers
Birmingham Post 22 May 15
City councillors urged to reject Regal’s plan for new development in centre of Birmingham’s busiest area for bars and nightclubs…
Business
Calls to reject Broad Street hotel and apartment project
Birmingham Post 22 May 15
City councillors urged to knock back Regal’s plan for new development in centre of Birmingham’s busiest area for bars and nightclubs over fears residents will find it too noisy…