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HomeAlexander Stadium will be £75m white elephant, claim
As yet no long-term use has been identified for the stadium after Commonwealth Games 2022
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
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
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
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
Regional AffairsPub bombings inquests may be boycotted by campaign groupJustice4the21 brand latest funding snub "outrageous"
Broad Street BirminghamComment: HSBC's close encounter is a tall order
Architect Joe Holyoak argues the new headquarters of HSBC UK makes a good fist of fitting in nicely with its new neighbours
Business NewsBirmingham chain Patisserie Valerie bought by Causeway Capital Partners as 2,000 jobs savedThe deal does not include 27 sites belonging to sister brands Philpotts and Baker & Spice
Local NewsCouncil leader resigns in Sandwell after facing vote of no confidence
Cllr Steve Eling's decision comes after he was suspended from the Labour party
Regional AffairsNew York-style public park plan in Birmingham city centre
Four-year campaign and petition prompts scrutiny group to look at the idea
Commercial PropertyLidl to open two new stores in Birmingham
Budget supermarket continues its expansion with plans for stores in Broad Street and Erdington

Business

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
HomeTourism tax plan for Birmingham is 'bonkers', claims councillorThere could be a new hotel tax, airport levy and even a workspace parking levy

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
HomeAlexander Stadium will be £75m white elephant, claimAs yet no long-term use has been identified for the stadium after Commonwealth Games 2022
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 AffairsIslamic centre rises from ashes of arson-hit mosqueIt will replace a building destroyed by a blaze on Boxing Day 2009
Commercial PropertyCity property deal to create new apartmentsLondon Development Group makes second investment into Birmingham after securing run-down site in the Jewellery Quarter last year
Regional AffairsNew York-style public park plan in Birmingham city centreFour-year campaign and petition prompts scrutiny group to look at the idea
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