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Kings Heath
09:24, 24 SEP 2014
Trio of High Sheriffs gather to unveil Balsall Heath blue plaque for John Bowen
Economic Development
Birmingham Civic Society unveiled the plaque to Alderman John Bowen at the Balsall Church Centre in Mary Street
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Birmingham jazz group Hansu-Tori to play a number of city gigs
Retail & Consumer
Birmingham jazz group Hansu-Tori take its inspiration from the power of water and the flight of birds. Its leader, David Austin Grey, speaks to Peter Bacon
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The Birmingham cyclists proving that the sport is not discriminatory
Economic Development
After Edgbaston Conservative councillor Deirdre Alden suggested cycling was discriminatory and predominately for young, white men, Mary Griffin meets some cyclists desperate to prove her wrong
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Birmingham's Ritz Ballroom set for new future as community hub
Economic Development
The site once occupied by the legendary nightspot – where The Beatles and The Rolling Stones performed – was gutted in a fire in March last year
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20 is Plenty campaign hits Birmingham trail
Economic Development
Series of exhibitions scheduled across the city to explain proposals to reduce accidents in key blackspots
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Kings Heath Second World War vet reveals how he lied about his age to see action at just 16
Retail & Consumer
Austen Austin, aged 91, spoke out on the 75th anniversary of the event which saw him pitched headlong into the greatest conflict ever
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Crazy World of Arthur Brown play Moseley Folk Festival Afterparty
Retail & Consumer
The sixties psychedelic legend augmented by his band takes to the stage at the Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath on Friday August 29 after former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr draws the opening day of Moseley Folk to a close
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Curious Oddities finds recipe for success
Economic Development
Artist and sculptor Tom Ellis now counts Warwick Castle, cinemas and media companies among his clients
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The world of stand-up is a funny old game
Retail & Consumer
Edinburgh Fringe Festival is up and running with more than 3,000 shows in 250 venues. Roz Laws rounds up the Midland artists taking part and talks to a playful comedian
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Thrown under wheels of cart as horse bolts just six days after war is declared
Retail & Consumer
Capt Edmund William Beech may have been Birmingham's first casualty of the war.
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How Tolkien's fantasy novel almost never got published
Retail & Consumer
It's 60 years since The Lord of the Rings heralded the dawn of a new era for fantasy writing. University of Birmingham lecturer Dr Philippa Semper, tells of JJR Tolkien's battle to get it on book shelves. Graham Young reports
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Terry Grimley: It's long overdue – but does it go far enough?
Economic Development
After years of delays and frustration the Midland Metro is enjoying a growth spurt. But with funding still constrained, how far can it go, asks Terry Grimley
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Jazz Diary with Peter Bacon
Retail & Consumer
Peter Bacon rounds-up the coming week of jazz events in the West Midlands.
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Jazz Diary with Peter Bacon
Retail & Consumer
Peter Bacon rounds-up the coming week of jazz events in the West Midlands.
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Two women appointed to senior city council roles
Economic Development
Council leader responds to criticism over cabinet diversity as councillors Penny Holbrook and Lisa Trickett appointed to senior positions
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When the world's biggest bands played small stages in Birmingham
Retail & Consumer
The biggest bands around might come to the arenas and stadiums of the Midlands these days but many graced far smaller stages during their rise to rock and roll riches, though sadly many of the Birmingham clubs they played in are long gone
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War declared on parking parents after city council hands out £140,000 in fines
Economic Development
Freedom of Information request reveals extent to which council is clamping down on illegal parking outside schools
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Birmingham hair salon Coustis turned into art gallery for charity
Retail & Consumer
Oils, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and photography will also be included with artists including Kirsten Adkins, Richard Green, Elena Thomas, Mick Trimble and Dot Wilkins
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Better ways to spend HS2 cash
Opinion
During the HS2 debate in Parliament, it was not denied that the cost for the project has now risen to £50 billion.
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Parents' plea as 'outstanding' schools consider academy conversion
Economic Development
Kings Heath schools confirm consultation but deny 'done deal' claims
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Putting our literary luminaries on map
Retail & Consumer
The region is bursting with creativity and Writing West Midlands has produced a literary map to show it. Alison Jones asked why it decided to landmark local talent and talks to two authors who are contributing to Birmingham's burgeoning books scene
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Jazz Diary with Peter Bacon
Retail & Consumer
Peter Bacon rounds-up the coming week of jazz events in the West Midlands.
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Job threat after Albemarle & Bond and Herbert Brown collapse
Economic Development
Administrators Mike Jervis, Peter Dickens, Toby Underwood and Stuart Maddison of PwC have been appointed after the firm struggled with a decline in gold prices
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Real Estate Investors enjoys four-fold profits rise
Commercial Property
The company has also announced its intention to convert to a REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust – which could be as early as 2015
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