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HomeFunding increase for West Midlands Police - but Crime Commissioner says it's not enough
Council tax payers across the West Midlands set to pay an extra £24-a-year for police
HomeJaguar Land Rover crisis: Almost 400 agency workers to lose jobs after Christmas
More than 250 workers based at Solihull will leave the UK car giant in the New Year
HomeBirmingham MP Jess Phillips reads out explicit text messages in Commons Chamber
The messages were sent by Staffordshire MP Andrew Griffiths to a female constituent
Home31 complaints against Birmingham councillors in a year
'Illegally' parked Lord Mayor's car among dozens of councillor complaints
HomeThousands of Birmingham children are officially homeless
New Government figures show the number of children forced to live in temporary accommodation
Regional AffairsWest Midlands is first region to find homes for rough sleepers under flagship 'Housing First' scheme
The West Midlands, Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City region are included in the flagship scheme
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Special FeaturesClean Air Zone: Is your business ready for the new charge?
Industry experts came together for a special event at the Library of Birmingham to discuss some of the important issues surrounding the planned new charge
Regional AffairsViolence at crisis-hit Birmingham Prison is now beginning to fall, says governor
Prison has been in chaos following 2016 riots but governor says there are 'some green shoots'
Regional AffairsPlea for emergency help as 45,000 new migrants settle in BirminghamCity demands £850k to combat impact of immigration on communities in Birmingham
Regional AffairsGreen light for university's revamp of Municipal Bank building
City planning chiefs back University of Birmingham's plan to breathe new life into historic bank
Regional AffairsRevealed: This is how Sandwell's new £60m swimming pool complex will look
The £60million aquatics centre will host the Commonwealth Games event in the Black Country

Business

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EmploymentWealth of expertise as business booms in city
Succession Wealth financial planners grow city base thanks to thriving finance and professional sectors in Birmingham
TescoServing our young people in a changing high street
Expert panel joins Tesco roundtable to look at how the retail sector can develop the next generation of workers and tackle the West Midlands skills gap
Regional AffairsWarning over Birmingham Jewellery Quarter sell-off plans
Proposals to dispose of dozens of buildings in the historic area
Commercial PropertyNew designs unveiled for £300m regeneration project
Plans lodged with city council to start developing the first phase of New Garden Square in Edgbaston

Regional Affairs

Regional AffairsThis is how good Birmingham's public transport is - the best and worst connected places in the UKThose key services include primary schools, secondary schools, GP surgeries, hospitals, and food shops
Regional AffairsMeet the rough sleepers living on the streets of Birmingham
Birmingham MP Liam Byrne took part in the annual count of rough sleepers in Birmingham, and was shocked by what he discovered
Regional Affairs'Astonishing' failure over waste disposal contract in Birmingham
Bosses said they had not had enough time
Regional AffairsShock number of drivers caught speeding where six people killed on Belgrave MiddlewayPolice carried out a rush hour speed and drink drive check at Belgrave Middleway
Regional AffairsWest Midlands is first region to find homes for rough sleepers under flagship 'Housing First' scheme
The West Midlands, Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City region are included in the flagship scheme

Culture

Local NewsProtesters continue fight for Dudley Hippodrome on D-Day for historic building
The Hippodrome has been part of life in Dudley since 1938
Food & DrinkFirst look inside Aktar Islam's new Italian restaurant Legna on Summer Row
Legna officially opens on Summer Row Tuesday December 11
What's On NewsAdam’s restaurant in Birmingham voted second best in the UK - and 11th best in the world
The Michelin-starred restaurant was also named in Europe’s top ten restaurants according to TripAdvisor
Arts & CultureREP director to step down from role
Stuart Rogers will leave the city centre theatre after 18 years in charge
Food & DrinkThe best beer and cider keg deals at Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, Iceland and Amazon
Looking for a budget keg for your festive parties or pre- drinks? Look no further

Post People

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.
Birmingham AirportTurkish Airlines marks 10 years of flying from Birmingham by staging a knight to remember
Guests were welcomed by medieval knights on horses and escorted to the drinks reception and a spectacular dinner served in the iconic Great Hall.
Post PeopleJeremy Paxman guest speaker at Midlands charity lunch
Jeremy Paxman was the guest speaker at this year’s annual fundraising lunch for the Journalists’ Charity’s West Midlands – and he did not disappoint.
Post PeopleStratford Park Golf Club celebrates 25th anniversary
More than 10 former captains turned out to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Stratford Park Golf Club
Post PeopleGrant Thornton celebrates the addition of two new partners
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.

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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 Business DistrictThe Economist opens new base in Birmingham
Publishing group launches technology hub in city centre office
Colmore Business DistrictNew base for Birmingham property consultancy
MK2 Real Estate has moved to larger office to accommodate planned growth following successful year
Birmingham AirportTurkish Airlines marks 10 years of flying from Birmingham by staging a knight to remember
Guests were welcomed by medieval knights on horses and escorted to the drinks reception and a spectacular dinner served in the iconic Great Hall.
Post PeopleJeremy Paxman guest speaker at Midlands charity lunch
Jeremy Paxman was the guest speaker at this year’s annual fundraising lunch for the Journalists’ Charity’s West Midlands – and he did not disappoint.

Leads & Deals

TechnologyTech firm plans £2m investment in Birmingham
Intercity Technology is building new data centre and plans to revamp city centre HQ
Business News£2.8bn takeover of Merry Hill owner abandoned
Consortium of investors blame market volatility and uncertainty for decision to pull out of Intu deal
Business NewsTech firm secures new funding to help healthcare workers
Software has been developed to benefit remote and mobile workers in the health and social care sector
PropertyLendlease wins contract to build Commonwealth Games village
Construction group has previously worked on the 2012 London Olympics and BBC Broadcasting House
FinanceBDO and Moore Stephens in advanced merger talks
Deal would create fifth largest accountancy and financial services practice in the UK if it completes next year
High Speed 2HS2 chairman quits post after four monthsSir Terry Morgan is the latest senior figure to leave the high-speed rail project
Broad Street BirminghamLloyds Bank backs Birmingham resi tower with new fundingReal estate team provides £27.2m funding package to investors to help them complete second phase of The Bank
Birmingham AirportComment: Airport's £500m masterplan reinforces region's dynamismWest Midlands Mayor Andy Street says Birmingham Airport's new 15-year vision shows we are on the cusp of a period of great success
property newsBe a successful property investor with these top tips from leading UK property developerLeading UK property developer SevenCapital has got some great tips when it comes to investing in property - it is also offering Help to Buy opportunities with its new luxury CopperBox development in Harborne
HarborneWhy CopperBox is Harborne's coolest addressA contemporary village lifestyle in this affluent neighbourhood is accessible to first time buyers
Regional AffairsWarning over Birmingham Jewellery Quarter sell-off plansProposals to dispose of dozens of buildings in the historic area
HomeBirmingham MP Jess Phillips reads out explicit text messages in Commons ChamberThe messages were sent by Staffordshire MP Andrew Griffiths to a female constituent
Regional AffairsThis is how good Birmingham's public transport is - the best and worst connected places in the UKThose key services include primary schools, secondary schools, GP surgeries, hospitals, and food shops
Special FeaturesClean Air Zone: Is your business ready for the new charge?Industry experts came together for a special event at the Library of Birmingham to discuss some of the important issues surrounding the planned new charge. And you can join the debate by signing up to the webinar
Regional AffairsCall for huge Birmingham city centre revamp to be scrappedCosts spiral for the plans at Centenary Square
Business NewsMidlands Media Awards 2018Midlands Media Awards 2018
EmploymentWealth of expertise as business booms in citySuccession Wealth financial planners grow city base thanks to thriving finance and professional sectors in Birmingham
TescoServing our young people in a changing high streetExpert panel joins Tesco roundtable to look at how the retail sector can develop the next generation of workers and tackle the West Midlands skills gap
Jaguar Land RoverJLR's sales plummet after struggles in ChinaLuxury car brand says market conditions remain challenging in China due to tariff changes and continued trade tensions with the US
High Speed 2HS2 chairman quits post after four monthsSir Terry Morgan is the latest senior figure to leave the high-speed rail project