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Local NewsTheresa May appoints former top adviser Nick Timothy to help run Birmingham's 2022 Commonwealth Games
Nick Timothy was Theresa May's top adviser in 10 Downing Street but he was blamed for the Tories' disastrous 2017 general election
Local NewsFormer Conservative Chair Caroline Spelman tables amendment to rule out a 'no-deal' Brexit
Former cabinet minister Caroline Spelman joins forces with Labour front-bencher Jack Dromey to propose amendment opposing 'no-deal' Brexit
Local NewsWest Midlands Mayor Andy Street receives free tickets to sporting events, expensive dinners and bottles of whisky
Mayor Andy Street enjoyed free tickets to watch Villa play from an executive box, as well as trips to the ballet and bottles of wine
Local NewsThree Birmingham MPs back attempts to force Theresa May to delay Brexit
City MPs Jack Dromey, Shabana Mahmood and Jess Phillips all want to force Theresa May to delay Brexit if Parliament fails to approve a withdrawal agreement
Local NewsCampaigner claims GDPR laws thwarted a new alarm provider in Walsall
Walsall Council said it is committed to protecting privacy of service users
Local NewsThe huge price the Black Country pays for obesity and lack of exercise
Sandwell is one of the worst ares in the UK for childhood obesity, whole Wolverhampton Walsall and Dudley all have problems
Local NewsBattle to make gin in garden shed in Birmingham is won - despite neighbour protests
It is all inspired by an old 19th century recipe used to combat malaria in India
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 business and tax advice from Haines Watts, Birmingham
Birmingham Accountants 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

Local NewsWest Midlands Mayor Andy Street receives free tickets to sporting events, expensive dinners and bottles of whisky
Mayor Andy Street enjoyed free tickets to watch Villa play from an executive box, as well as trips to the ballet and bottles of wine
Local NewsBattle to make gin in garden shed in Birmingham is won - despite neighbour protests
It is all inspired by an old 19th century recipe used to combat malaria in India
Local NewsFormer Conservative Chair Caroline Spelman tables amendment to rule out a 'no-deal' Brexit
Former cabinet minister Caroline Spelman joins forces with Labour front-bencher Jack Dromey to propose amendment opposing 'no-deal' Brexit
Local NewsCampaigner claims GDPR laws thwarted a new alarm provider in Walsall
Walsall Council said it is committed to protecting privacy of service users
Local NewsThree Birmingham MPs back attempts to force Theresa May to delay Brexit
City MPs Jack Dromey, Shabana Mahmood and Jess Phillips all want to force Theresa May to delay Brexit if Parliament fails to approve a withdrawal agreement

Culture

What's On NewsHotel chain launches big Valentine's Day deal
The deal only costs £89 for stays right across the UK
Food & DrinkMarks and Spencer £20 meal deal for Valentine's Day now includes Prosecco
The meal deal can save shoppers up to a whopping £19.30
What's On NewsNational Television Awards tickets for 2020 are on sale now
Get those seats secured to be rubbing shoulders with the stars next year
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 Royal Ballet announces Carlos Acosta as new directorHe will take up his new post in January 2020

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
Local NewsTheresa May appoints former top adviser Nick Timothy to help run Birmingham's 2022 Commonwealth GamesNick Timothy was Theresa May's top adviser in 10 Downing Street but he was blamed for the Tories' disastrous 2017 general election
Local NewsWest Midlands Mayor Andy Street receives free tickets to sporting events, expensive dinners and bottles of whiskyMayor Andy Street enjoyed free tickets to watch Villa play from an executive box, as well as trips to the ballet and bottles of wine
Local NewsBattle to make gin in garden shed in Birmingham is won - despite neighbour protestsIt is all inspired by an old 19th century recipe used to combat malaria in India
Local NewsThree Birmingham MPs back attempts to force Theresa May to delay BrexitCity MPs Jack Dromey, Shabana Mahmood and Jess Phillips all want to force Theresa May to delay Brexit if Parliament fails to approve a withdrawal agreement
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
FinanceAsk the Experts - get the latest business and tax advice from Haines Watts, BirminghamBirmingham Accountants 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