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HomeGovernment urged to intervene over job losses at GKN Aerospace
Anger over loss of 170 Birmingham jobs at GKN Aerospace in Kings Norton, as MP leads Commons debate
Regional AffairsViolent crime soars to astonishing record high in Birmingham and Black CountryWest Midlands police recorded a total of 70,507 cases of violence against the person in 2018 - the highest number since records began in 2007
Commercial PropertyTristan Capital Partners takes stake in 103 Colmore Row
Investment firm buys out interest previously owned by German group Patrizia
Business NewsMillennial unemployment in Birmingham is soaring at a frighteningly quick rateCharities have said the increase is “alarming”
What's On NewsNew canalside eatery Noel's Bar and restaurant is opening near The Cube
The new bar and eatery replaces the old Vivaanta restaurant at 22 Waterfront
Health NewsHow disabled Brummies are scandalously far less likely to be employedSome 117,500 people aged between 16 and 64 in Birmingham were recorded as being disabled in 2017/18
ManufacturingACME Whistles on the hunt for Second World War 'Clickers'
Historic Birmingham manufacturer appeals to veterans and their families to find vital pieces of survival equipment
LadywoodComment: Ladywood regen plans must not repeat past mistakes
Architect Joe Holyoak casts his eye over the next major public plans to regenerate inner city suburb as the council brings a private developer on board
Regional AffairsThousands of households in the West Midlands to lose £1,000 because of Universal Credit
The new benefit system will have a huge impact on the incomes of some people
HomeMidland Tory MP Lucy Allan praises candidates from rival Brexit Party
Conservatives need all the help they can get but Telford Tory MP Lucy Allan described candidates from a rival party as 'fantastic'
FinanceGoldman Sachs agrees £118m funding for Birmingham apartments
Bank backs development of 42-storey apartment block in Broad Street
Special FeaturesSimplyhealth Great Birmingham 10k: Five inspirational facts with a month to go
Thousands gearing up to tackle new-and-improved showpiece route

Business

Post PeopleNetworking event boosts funds for children's hospice
Thousands of pounds blossomed at the annual Birmingham Publicity Association spring lunch, hosted at Zen Metro.
Business NewsBirmingham Publicity Association spring lunchBirmingham Publicity Association spring lunch
Business NewsMillennial unemployment in Birmingham is soaring at a frighteningly quick rateCharities have said the increase is “alarming”
HomeGovernment urged to intervene over job losses at GKN Aerospace
Anger over loss of 170 Birmingham jobs at GKN Aerospace in Kings Norton, as MP leads Commons debate
Commercial PropertyTristan Capital Partners takes stake in 103 Colmore Row
Investment firm buys out interest previously owned by German group Patrizia

Regional Affairs

Regional AffairsViolent crime soars to astonishing record high in Birmingham and Black CountryWest Midlands police recorded a total of 70,507 cases of violence against the person in 2018 - the highest number since records began in 2007
Health NewsHow disabled Brummies are scandalously far less likely to be employedSome 117,500 people aged between 16 and 64 in Birmingham were recorded as being disabled in 2017/18
Regional AffairsYoung people are suffering while the elderly hoard the wealth
The House of Lords has a plan for a dramatic shift in wealth from the old to the young
HomeThe Archers' Edward Kelsey dies at 88 as tributes pour inThe radio star, known as Ted, played Joe Grundy on the BBC Radio 4 soap from 198
Regional AffairsPolice make £300k savings on dangerous dogs after change in banned breed policy
The force was able to cut down on kenneling costs and vets bills by seizing fewer animals

Culture

Special FeaturesSimplyhealth Great Birmingham 10k: Five inspirational facts with a month to go
Thousands gearing up to tackle new-and-improved showpiece route
What's On NewsTrendy darts bar chain Flight Club is opening on Temple Street this summer
Darts bar chain Flight Club has locations in London's Shoreditch and Manchester
What's On NewsPrimark in Birmingham has a Disney-themed cafe - here's what's on the menu
One of Primark's star attractions is a family-friendly cafe
Special FeaturesRugby legend Martin Johnson leads Vélo Birmingham & Midlands CBRE Business 100 training ride
Inspirational former England rugby skipper gets in the saddle ahead of the showpiece cycling challenge
What's On NewsNew cafe Karibu Coffee House opens in Digbeth selling African doughnuts
Karibu has a Tanzanian theme

Post People

Post PeopleNetworking event boosts funds for children's hospice
Thousands of pounds blossomed at the annual Birmingham Publicity Association spring lunch, hosted at Zen Metro.
Post PeopleWest Mids mayor at Clarke Willmott lunch
Birmingham-based national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP hosted a lunch for business professionals with keynote speaker Andy Street.
Post PeopleAwards night for Midland media students
Students from the universities of Birmingham City, Derby, Gloucester, Lincoln, Northampton and Staffordshire all won major honours at the Midlands Media Student Awards
Post PeopleChampagne flows as law firm’s city office celebrates
Global law firm Kennedys’ Birmingham office celebrated its 10 year anniversary with a reception at the Champagne Room in The Cube.
Post PeopleFamiliar faces help hospice to mark milestone anniversary
Famous faces, businesses and community groups from across the West Midlands came together to celebrate Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice’s 40th anniversary.

Colmore Row

Post PeopleNetworking event boosts funds for children's hospice
Thousands of pounds blossomed at the annual Birmingham Publicity Association spring lunch, hosted at Zen Metro.
John MadinComment: It's time to appreciate Madin's wider legacy
Mary Keating from Brutiful Birmingham says John Madin's work broke new ground in thinking beyond just the design of a building
Post PeopleWest Mids mayor at Clarke Willmott lunch
Birmingham-based national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP hosted a lunch for business professionals with keynote speaker Andy Street.
Post PeopleAwards night for Midland media students
Students from the universities of Birmingham City, Derby, Gloucester, Lincoln, Northampton and Staffordshire all won major honours at the Midlands Media Student Awards
Post PeopleChampagne flows as law firm’s city office celebrates
Global law firm Kennedys’ Birmingham office celebrated its 10 year anniversary with a reception at the Champagne Room in The Cube.

Leads & Deals

Business NewsDebenhams in administration as Mike Ashley takeover rejected
Store chain giant - with branches in Bullring, Merry Hill and Walsall - set to shut 50 stores
Jewellery QuarterJewellery Quarter energy firm to create 80 new jobs
Switching service is expanding its range of products and is on the hunt for a new HQ
Jewellery QuarterMerger deal for corporate finance firms
Jewellery Quarter practice join forces with South East rival to target TMT sector
Business News170 jobs under threat at Black Country steel business
Administrators called in as they launch a hunt for buyer of steel stockholding firm
Colmore Business DistrictRescue deal for troubled recruitment firm
Birmingham-based agency acquires East Midlands outfit after it is hit by cash flow problems
LadywoodComment: Ladywood regen plans must not repeat past mistakesArchitect Joe Holyoak casts his eye over the next major public plans to regenerate inner city suburb as the council brings a private developer on board
TransportVintage Trains launches new transport partnershipSteam train company is working with West Midlands transport chiefs on plans to boost regional economy
EdgbastonPort Loop takes shape as Homes England loans £7m to projectGovernment's housing arm backs regen project as developers bring first pre-fab homes to site on cranes
High Speed 2£4m fund to restore woodland damaged by HS2Second round of funding aimed at restoring woodland affected by development of high-speed rail line between Birmingham and London
High Speed 2Comment: Putting transport at heart of business strategyMaria Machancoses from transport body Midlands Connect says the message from businesses is  clear that efficient transport is vital to achieving growth
HomeMurder hunt after man gunned down in city streetVictim, 28, found dead in street by emergency services after alarm was raised
Post PeopleNetworking event boosts funds for children's hospiceThousands of pounds blossomed at the annual Birmingham Publicity Association spring lunch, hosted at Zen Metro.
Commercial PropertyTristan Capital Partners takes stake in 103 Colmore RowInvestment firm buys out interest previously owned by German group Patrizia
Business NewsDebenhams in administration as Mike Ashley takeover rejectedStore chain giant - with branches in Bullring, Merry Hill and Walsall - set to shut 50 stores
What's On NewsNew canalside eatery Noel's Bar and restaurant is opening near The CubeThe new bar and eatery replaces the old Vivaanta restaurant at 22 Waterfront
Post PeopleNetworking event boosts funds for children's hospiceThousands of pounds blossomed at the annual Birmingham Publicity Association spring lunch, hosted at Zen Metro.
Business NewsBirmingham Publicity Association spring lunchBirmingham Publicity Association spring lunch
MG RoverMG Rover liquidators hand out £5m to unsecured creditorsPwC continues to pursue claims following collapse of car manufacturer in 2005
LadywoodComment: Ladywood regen plans must not repeat past mistakesArchitect Joe Holyoak casts his eye over the next major public plans to regenerate inner city suburb as the council brings a private developer on board
John MadinComment: It's time to appreciate Madin's wider legacyMary Keating from Brutiful Birmingham says John Madin's work broke new ground in thinking beyond just the design of a building