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Commercial PropertyDesigns unveiled for £60m Belmont Works revamp
Birmingham City University is leading the regeneration project which will create a new business hub
HomeHome that looks like a 'battleship' to be launched in Birmingham
'I have never seen anything so ugly in all my life'
Business NewsNew plans for 19-storey city centre apartment block
Developers eye vacant industrial site in historic Gun Quarter to build 295 flats at canalside site
HomeThe shock rise in Birmingham child abuse connected to witchcraft and demonic possessionSome 106 of those were identified in Birmingham alone
Business NewsPatisserie Valerie reveals 'devastating' extent of accounting scandalThe firm has also hired advisers at KPMG to carry out a review
HomeTown on the cusp of transformation, say Walsall chiefs
Garden City projects giving cause for optimism for town future
Regional AffairsBirmingham kids in care far more likely to be convicted of crimeThe latest government figures show that 5.0% of children looked after by Birmingham council were convicted or cautioned for a crime last year
Regional AffairsFive more facts about Birmingham's Clean Air Zone
More details have been revealed
Regional AffairsCity council waste chief in shock resignation over bins disputeStalwart councillor Majid Mahmood has quit over the bins dispute
Regional AffairsDemand to end bin dispute secrecy as rat-infested rubbish plagues Birmingham's streetsCity council leaders need to come clean and end practice of making decisions 'behind closed doors' to build trust
Regional AffairsNearly one third of key decisions made in private by Birmingham council bosses
Documents reveal the full extent of decisions taken behind closed doors
Business NewsBirmingham is hot spot for business start ups again
City is ranked top location outside of the capital for entrepreneurs to launch a new company

Business

Commercial PropertyDesigns unveiled for £60m Belmont Works revamp
Birmingham City University is leading the regeneration project which will create a new business hub
Business NewsNew plans for 19-storey city centre apartment block
Developers eye soon-to-be vacant industrial site in historic Gun Quarter to build 295 flats at canalside site
FinanceAsk the Experts - get the latest financial advice from Haines Watts, Birmingham
Birmingham Accounts Haines Watts have launched a new online advice column with the Birmingham Post. See latest advice from Partner Kevin Hodgetts
Business NewsPatisserie Valerie reveals 'devastating' extent of accounting scandalThe firm has also hired advisers at KPMG to carry out a review
What's On NewsThe Bureau Bar on Colmore Row has suddenly closed
It's the latest bar and restaurant to close in Birmingham this month

Regional Affairs

Health NewsHundreds in Birmingham hit by Victorian diseases - including rickets, cholera, and gout13 diseases are gout, tuberculosis, malnutrition, whooping cough, measles, scurvy, typhoid, scarlet fever, diphtheria, mumps, rickets, cholera, and vitamin D deficiency
Regional AffairsBirmingham kids in care far more likely to be convicted of crimeThe latest government figures show that 5.0% of children looked after by Birmingham council were convicted or cautioned for a crime last year
Regional AffairsWorrying rise in abuse and neglect of adults in care in Walsall
Figures show the number of adult safeguarding risks is rising
Regional AffairsControversial Veolia waste contract in Birmingham will continue despite row
Veolia will manage the Tyseley incinerator for another five years
Regional AffairsExpansion plans for Tamworth's Rawlett School approved
School’s capacity will go from 960 to 1260 places

Culture

What's On NewsSee inside new Tattu restaurant - the super swanky Chinese eatery opening up inside Grand Hotel
The 5,000 sq ft luxury fine dining Chinese restaurant officially opens on February 1
What's On NewsBirmingham German Christmas Market dates for 2019
German Market dates, opening times, best places to stay, parking and how to get there
What's On NewsBrindleyplace restaurant The Smoke Haus closes down
It's the third American diner style eatery to close in the city
What's On NewsBirmingham composer John Joubert dies aged 91He moved to Birmingham in 1962 to teach music at University of Birmingham and the Jouberts have lived in Moseley ever since
What's On NewsMystery behind the sudden closure of Broad Street restaurant Rub Smokehouse
The US style diner has closed both its Nottingham and Birmingham branches

Post People

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.
BBCJournalists honoured at the Midlands Media Awards
The Midlands Media Awards were held at Edgbaston Stadium.
Post PeopleShoosmiths celebrates 15 years in Birmingham
Clients, colleagues and contacts celebrated UK law firm Shoosmiths’ 15th year in Birmingham, and five years at 2 Colmore Square.

Colmore Row

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.
Colmore RowBirmingham office block undergoes £3.5m facelift
Renovation project starts on 4 St Philip’s Place to create modern office complex
BYPYBYPY 2019 committee unveiled
The group will organise the 19th annual celebration of the city's professional services sector
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.

Leads & Deals

Business NewsWest Midland Safari Park has been sold to major French leisure group
Looping Group has said it plans to develop the Worcestershire attraction with new feature investments
FinanceBuyout deal for Siamo Group
Solihull-based recruitment firm has undergone another management buyout with backing from Clydesdale Bank
Business NewsBuyout deal for environmental waste group
Environmental Resource Group has been bought out by Staffordshire outfit Red Industries in an undisclosed deal
Business News£77m backing for one of Birmingham's tallest apartment blocks
New capital will fund development of the second phase of Exchange Square
Business NewsGlobal catering group acquires schools meals firm
Black Country firm Alliance in Partnership bought out by Sodexo
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
HomeThe shock rise in Birmingham child abuse connected to witchcraft and demonic possessionSome 106 of those were identified in Birmingham alone
Commercial PropertyDesigns unveiled for £60m Belmont Works revampBirmingham City University is leading the regeneration project which will create a new business hub
Business NewsNew plans for 19-storey city centre apartment blockDevelopers eye soon-to-be vacant industrial site in historic Gun Quarter to build 295 flats at canalside site
HomeHome that looks like a 'battleship' to be launched in Birmingham'I have never seen anything so ugly in all my life'
Health NewsHundreds in Birmingham hit by Victorian diseases - including rickets, cholera, and gout13 diseases are gout, tuberculosis, malnutrition, whooping cough, measles, scurvy, typhoid, scarlet fever, diphtheria, mumps, rickets, cholera, and vitamin D deficiency
FinanceAsk the Experts - get the latest financial advice from Haines Watts, BirminghamBirmingham Accounts Haines Watts have launched a new online advice column with the Birmingham Post. See latest advice from Partner Kevin Hodgetts
FinanceBuyout deal for Birmingham debt firmBack2Credit has been acquired by Creditfix
Colmore RowFormer Solihull planning chief joins Richborough EstatesJames Carpenter is one of six new recruits at the Birmingham-based land promotion company
FinanceLatest buyout deal for AFHWorcestershire firm snaps up Stourbridge outfit Hayburn Rock in deal worth up to £3.5m
MarketingBuyout deal for marketing agencyCogent swoops for Solihull communications agency to boost B2B offering