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HomeLabour split: Birmingham's nine Labour MPs vow to stick with the party
Birmingham's Labour MPs say they won't split from the party after seven former colleagues leave to create The Independent Group
What's On NewsThe Alchemist to open second Birmingham bar
Cocktail and restaurant group set to launch a second venue in Brindleyplace this summer
HomeAlexander Stadium will be £75m white elephant, claim
As yet no long-term use has been identified for the stadium after Commonwealth Games 2022
HomeBirmingham bin strike is ON as workers man barricadesIndustrial action escalates in bitter fight with council over 'secret payment' dispute.
HomeBirmingham MPs back call for 'Kane's Law' to fight homelessness
Legislation would require all public services to work together to cut homelessness, following the death of Birmingham man Kane Walker
HomeThe heartbreaking toll alcohol is having on Brummies' health revealedExclusive figures show around 195 people were admitted to hospitals in Birmingham five or more times in 2017/18 due to conditions caused by alcohol
HomeThe Birmingham and Midlands hospitals seeing outbreaks of norovirusFigures from Public Health England’s hospital norovirus outbreak reporting scheme (HNORS) recorded 10 outbreaks of norovirus-type symptoms
Commercial PropertyHSBC's new home and JQ factory make RICS shortslist
Ten development and regeneration projects from across Birmingham feature in shortlist for prestigious annual regional awards
Home1,500 new homes plan for four West Midlands sites
The homes could be built in Wolverhampton Sandwell and Dudley
Regional AffairsLabour politicians row over whether Winston Churchill was a hero or villain
Black Country MP Ian Austin insists Churchill  was 'a real British hero' after Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell calls him 'villain'
Regional AffairsAngry parents stage protest over Walsall school closure
They feel they and their children have been 'failed' over Jane Lane School closure
RegenerationCentury-old allotments in Perry Barr under threat from bulldozers
Campaigners "devastated" to learn historic 121 plots could go as part of city council's Commonwealth Games masterplan

Business

What's On NewsThe Alchemist to open second Birmingham bar
Cocktail and restaurant group set to launch a second venue in Brindleyplace this summer
Commercial PropertyHSBC's new home and JQ factory make RICS shortslist
Ten development and regeneration projects from across Birmingham feature in shortlist for prestigious annual regional awards
Commercial PropertyCity property deal to create new apartments
London Development Group makes second investment into Birmingham after securing run-down site in the Jewellery Quarter last year
SolihullTech firm land deal for new Solihull base
ZF has bought nine acres to create new purpose-built home on industrial estate
MazarsMazars appoints new Birmingham managing partner
Ian Holder will lead a team of more than 170 staff

Regional Affairs

HomeAlexander Stadium will be £75m white elephant, claim
As yet no long-term use has been identified for the stadium after Commonwealth Games 2022
Regional AffairsIslamic centre rises from ashes of arson-hit mosque
It will replace a building destroyed by a blaze on Boxing Day 2009
HomeLabour splitters 'will help the Tories' warns Birmingham MP Richard Burden
The seven former Labour MPs who quit the party to form a new 'Independent Group' have been criticised
Regional AffairsBin collections every fortnight from TODAY - but strike starts TOMORROWLast ditch talks and legal action to avert one-day strikes fail - so residents in for more rubbish woe
Regional AffairsPub bombings inquests may be boycotted by campaign groupJustice4the21 brand latest funding snub "outrageous"

Culture

What's On NewsTreat yourself this Valentines Day with affordable items under £10
Stores reveal their latest lingerie sets and they are dreamy
What's OnHot Tub Cinema is coming to Birmingham this summerBrummies will be able to watch movie classics while relaxing in a hot tub         
What's On NewsNew Food Warehouse opens - these are the biggest bargains we could find
The store has opened in Reedswood Retail Park in Walsall
What's On NewsRoad closures for Birmingham Chinese New Year 2019
These are the road closures and official travel advice for the festivities in Birmingham this weekend
Business News27 HMV stores set to close immediately - FULL LIST including Merry Hill27 unprofitable stores will close with immediate effect, resulting in 455 redundancies

Post People

Post PeopleWasps hold networking event in the city
Birmingham’s business community recently rubbed shoulders with Wasps Rugby Club’s players at a networking event in the city.
Post PeopleBaldwins celebrates its rapid growth
Figures from across the legal, accountancy and banking sectors attended the“Baldwings” networking event at Milan Indian Cuisine on Newhall Street.
Post PeopleGrant Thornton celebrates new leadership team appointments
Grant Thornton hosted a celebratory evening to welcome new corporate finance partner Nick Gillott and the promotion to partner of transaction advisory services specialist Alex Hyde.
Post PeopleMeera Syal regales IPF's annual dinner with showbiz tales
Meera Syal was the special guest speaker at the Investment Property Forum (IPF) Midlands annual dinner at the ICC.
Post PeopleLaw firms mark merger with drinks reception
Partners from law firm mfg Solicitors hosted a drinks reception for clients at Birmingham’s Opus restaurant to mark its merger with historic city legal practice Pearson Rowe.

Colmore Row

MazarsMazars appoints new Birmingham managing partner
Ian Holder will lead a team of more than 170 staff
Post PeopleWasps hold networking event in the city
Birmingham’s business community recently rubbed shoulders with Wasps Rugby Club’s players at a networking event in the city.
Post PeopleBaldwins celebrates its rapid growth
Figures from across the legal, accountancy and banking sectors attended the“Baldwings” networking event at Milan Indian Cuisine on Newhall Street.
Colmore RowFormer Solihull planning chief joins Richborough Estates
James Carpenter is one of six new recruits at the Birmingham-based land promotion company
Post PeopleGrant Thornton celebrates new leadership team appointments
Grant Thornton hosted a celebratory evening to welcome new corporate finance partner Nick Gillott and the promotion to partner of transaction advisory services specialist Alex Hyde.

Leads & Deals

FinanceMidven invests in hearing support firm
Sign Solutions will use new capital to create jobs and expands its range of services for hearing impaired people
Commercial PropertyGVA name lost as buyout deal completes
Canadian outfit Avison Young acquires UK property consultancy to expand global group
LegalIndependent Birmingham law firms in merger deal
Practices have joined forces to create £12m turnover firm
Business NewsHuge HMV update after struggling chain calls in administratorsThe company, which employs 2,200 people, went into administration last month
FinanceBuyout deal for Birmingham debt firm
Back2Credit has been acquired by Creditfix
Birmingham AirportReview of 2018 - November & December: Airport's £500m masterplan, Highbury Hall and city centre regenBirmingham Airport unveiled a 15-year vision for the hub in November and a property investor suggested the end could be near for House of Fraser with redevelopment plan
Jaguar Land RoverReview of 2018 - September & October: Velodrome, £125m JQ regeneration and C4 snubs BirminghamThe fallout continued over the decision to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games track cycling in London and Channel 4 chose Leeds over Birmingham for new HQ
Birmingham City UniversityReview of 2018 - July & August: Cameras for speeding spot, £60m business hub and athletes' village Transport chiefs announced plans to install speed cameras on a notorious city road and designs for the 2022 Commonwealth Games athletes' village were revealed
High Speed 2Review of 2018 - May & June: £286m station revamp, Judas Priest rights and Clean Air ZoneDesigns for a major overhaul of Birmingham International station were unveiled in June while heavy metal fans were invited to buy a slice of music history
Commonwealth GamesReview of 2018 - March & April: Luxury hotel, marathon scrapped and £70m for stadiumA major regeneration of a landmark city centre building was handed the green light and Birmingham's marathon was scrapped after just one year
What's On NewsThe Alchemist to open second Birmingham barCocktail and restaurant group set to launch a second venue in Brindleyplace this summer
Regional AffairsInquiry launched into charity running Birmingham Muslim School after 'serious incident not reported'Charity Commission probe into Albayan Education Foundation Limited, which operates Small Heath school
Commercial PropertyHSBC's new home and JQ factory make RICS shortslistTen development and regeneration projects from across Birmingham feature in shortlist for prestigious annual regional awards
Regional AffairsLabour MP Ian Austin says Jeremy Corbyn has 'extreme views' and should not lead the partyBlack Country MP Ian Austin says Jeremy Corbyn and Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell are trying to turn Labour into a Marxist party
Regional AffairsIslamic centre rises from ashes of arson-hit mosqueIt will replace a building destroyed by a blaze on Boxing Day 2009
SolihullTech firm land deal for new Solihull baseZF has bought nine acres to create new purpose-built home on industrial estate
MazarsMazars appoints new Birmingham managing partnerIan Holder will lead a team of more than 170 staff
EconomyIT firm becomes latest tenant at Advanced Manufacturing HubMayflex will relocate from its current Birmingham base in April to brand new warehouse
BrindleyplaceBrindleyplace office block sold for £29mNew property fund Aver has chosen Birmingham to make its first property deal
FacebookA perfect proposal sealed with sparkle from Birmingham’s historic Jewellery QuarterThis couple’s beautiful engagement story was made sweeter when they were gifted their wedding bands by independent Birmingham jeweller, Sonny’s Jewellery