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Brett Gibbons

Multi-media journalist general news, special interest in sports business and the pub industry.

Birmingham AirportJet2 boss admits future is uncertain - but is confident in Birmingham launch
Chief executive Steve Heapy said he was confident the firm was robust enough to withstand any turbulence from Brexit
Network RailMajor rail disruption over Easter as upgrades carried out in Midlands
Work is part of £250m project to free up bottlenecks in Midlands
NHSWest Midlands NHS trusts making millions from parking
New data released under Freedom of Information says some hospital trusts across England are raking in more than £3m a year
Birmingham City FCBirmingham City FC's parent posts profit warning
Birmingham International Holdings tells Hong Kong Stock Exchange the expected loss was due to lower revenue and lower profit on player sales
West Midlands PoliceEx-MEP Nikki Sinclaire charged with money laundering
Ms Sinclaire faces allegations that she made false and dishonest submissions for travelling expenses
Labour PartyEx-MP David Jamieson secures Labour nomination for police commissioner post
Jamieson put forward to become the new regional police chief following the death of Bob Jones earlier this month
EducationNew Al-Hijrah managers say school will remain Islamic
An Interim Executive Board (IEB) took over at Al-Hijrah school in Bordesley Green amid protests from parents and ousted governors
CP BigwoodFormer Highgate Brewery to go under the hammer
CPBigwood to auction off historic Black Country side at latest sale event
FlybeFlybe trading well after unveiling expansion
UK airline total revenue rose slightly by 0.4 per cent to £137.6 million
SouthsideArcadian Centre's new manager hails 'energetic vibe' of city location
Centre is at the heart of Birmingham's Chinatown, theatreland and Gay Village
Warwickshire CCCWarwickshire CCC reports turnover increase despite not staging Test match
The operating result for the year was a profit of £4.5 million – against a loss of £668,000 in 2012 – including a depreciation charge of £1.4 million following Edgbaston’s recent £32 million redevelopment
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's announces Dorridge-born CEO Justin King to leave supermarket
The move, which ends months of speculation about his departure, will see commercial director Mike Coupe take over the post
DTZDTZ warns of office space shortage
DTZ's 2014 Annual Outlook report, released in Birmingham, says demand for commercial property is strengthening with take-up growing across the regions. However, availability, particularly for Grade A office and industrial space, is falling rapidly.
EconomyGovernment vouchers to give small businesses chance to grow
The £30 million Growth Vouchers scheme, which is being launched by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS), is available to businesses which are VAT registered, have been trading for over a year and have 49 employees or less.
EmploymentMore than half of West Midland businesses 'will offer pay rises in 2014'
Barclays says the findings were positive although it could lead to inflationary pressures later in the year
Jewellery QuarterFrench delegation to spend six days in Jewellery Quarter as part of EU skills scheme
The mission, which is being facilitated by Birmingham City Council, will take in fact-finding visits to companies in the city’s Jewellery Quarter district and meetings with key personalities
Jaguar Land RoverJaguar and Land Rover awarded top motoring accolades
West Midland business triumphs at automotive industry’s 2014 BusinessCar Awards
Punch TavernsCreditors block Punch Taverns' debt deal
Midlands-based pub company urged to re-open talks over commercial terms, structure of new notes and documentation
EnvironmentNew green road building technique could save millions says partnership
The low temperature asphalt project has the potential to save the UK road industry £46.2 million in energy costs over the next decade as well as cutting carbon emissions by up to 39 per cent.
EconomyUK's economic recovery widening the gap between Birmingham and London
Birmingham still not punching its weight says study by the Centre for Cities think tank
In The NewsUK car production rises to highest level for six years
SMMT reports that 1.5 million cars were produced in the country last year.
West Bromwich Albion FCWest Bromwich Albion enter talks with Indian firms as Zoopla pull sponsorship
West Bromwich Albion are in talks over partnering Indian manufacturing conglomerate Reliance Industries in the football equivalent of the money-spinning Indian Premier League cricket competition.
DTZHalfords' head office sold in £21.25m deal
The premises comprise of over 357,000 sq ft of warehousing and offices on the 21.15 acre Washford Industrial Estate. Halfords, the cycling, car parts and outdoor leisure and camping specialist, holds a 25-year lease with 15 years unexpired
Bradley WigginsJaguar agrees Team Sky sponsorship deal
The Jaguar brand logo will feature on Team Sky racing kit for the first time during the next two seasons
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