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A series of contingency measures have been agreed to reduce disruption
Business NewsMarks and Spencer in Sutton Coldfield to close - with 96 people set to lose their jobs
Marks and Spencer is based in the Gracechurch Shopping Centre in Sutton Coldfield          
HomeBirmingaham City Council is spending millions - because it doesn't have enough lawyers
'Lawyers aren't cheap'
HomeFive more facts about Birmingham's Clean Air Zone
More details have been revealed
HomeCity council waste chief in shock resignation over bins disputeStalwart councillor Majid Mahmood has quit over the bins dispute
HomeBirmingham Royal Ballet announces Carlos Acosta as new directorHe will take up his new post in January 2020
HomeHate crime charge after 'Seig Heil' comment was waste of police time - councillor claimsIt was alleged he used the term towards to political opponents
Regional AffairsThis is how old wholesale markets will be transformed into housing and leisure attractions
The site is twice the size of Brindleyplace
Regional AffairsMP calls for probe into 'conduct' at Sandwell Council MP James Morris claimed the council's leader pressed police to arrest a local blogger who had criticised him
Health NewsWest Midlands Ambulance staff losing startling number of days due to stressSeparate workforce figures show there are a total of 2,671 full-time or equivalent staff at West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Regional AffairsWalsall councillors to get pay rise - despite calls for a 20% cut
Walsall Council members voted to accept a small rise in line with the two per cent National Joint Council increase
Health NewsBirmingham patients are waiting more than four hours at A&EsAt University Hospitals Birmingham, just 73.5% of patients waited less than four hours from arrival to admission, transfer or discharge

Business

Business NewsMarks and Spencer in Sutton Coldfield to close - with 96 people set to lose their jobs
Marks and Spencer is based in the Gracechurch Shopping Centre in Sutton Coldfield          
Colmore RowFormer Solihull planning chief joins Richborough Estates
James Carpenter is one of six new recruits at the Birmingham-based land promotion company
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
FinanceLatest buyout deal for AFH
Worcestershire firm snaps up Stourbridge outfit Hayburn Rock in deal worth up to £3.5m
MarketingBuyout deal for marketing agency
Cogent swoops for Solihull communications agency to boost B2B offering

Regional Affairs

RegenerationAirplane passengers trigger false alarms in Solihull
Abandoned car reports turn out to be holidaymakers avoiding long stay charges at Birmingham Airport
Regional AffairsWest Midlands MPs plan Commons vote to rule out 'no-deal' Brexit
Conservative and Labour MPs Caroline Spelman and Jack Dromey hope politicians from different parties can work together to agree a Brexit deal once Theresa May's plans are rejected
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
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 AffairsFunding boost to help Walsall grammar schools take on more pupils
Queen Mary's High and Queen Mary's Grammar schools have benefited

Culture

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 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
Commercial PropertyThese are the plans for House of Fraser revamp - but something appears to be missing
Landlord Legal & General is ploughing ahead with its project to create a new mixed-use complex of offices, shops, bars and a new hotel
What's On NewsSeven things to get excited about in Birmingham in 2019There are a lot of changes due to take place  in our city over the next twelve months...

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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.

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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
HomeBirmingham to move to fortnightly rubbish collectionsA series of contingency measures have been agreed to reduce disruption
Business NewsMarks and Spencer in Sutton Coldfield to close - with 96 people set to lose their jobsMarks and Spencer is based in the Gracechurch Shopping Centre in Sutton Coldfield          
HomeBirmingham City Council is spending millions - because it doesn't have enough lawyers'Lawyers aren't cheap'
HomeCity council waste chief in shock resignation over bins disputeStalwart councillor Majid Mahmood has quit over the bins dispute
HomeFive more facts about Birmingham's Clean Air ZoneMore details have been revealed
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
Post PeopleGrant Thornton celebrates new leadership team appointmentsGrant 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 faceliftRenovation project starts on 4 St Philip’s Place to create modern office complex