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West BromwichWildlife is thriving in some surprising places
Amongst all the doom and gloom about our declining wildlife, it’s nice to have some good news.
Commercial PropertyInside Kings Heath's historic former cinema
New gallery takes a peak inside The Kingsway and shows what a derelict ruin the building has become
Business NewsPrimera Air here for the long haul
Low-cost operator says it is making a long-term commitment to Birmingham Airport as it visits city two months ahead of programme launch
EngineeringAston Martin returns to black as it ponders IPO
Luxury car brand says it is considering a range of options for the Warwickshire group including a possible stock market flotation
MailboxNew kitchen designer to open at the Mailbox
Harvey Jones Kitchens will join the boutique mall's growing portfolio of home furnishing retailers
Regional AffairsOriginal Midland Metro tram to go on display
Tram 11, named after former city council leader Theresa Stewart, has been donated to Birmingham as 13 originals face the scrapheap
Commercial PropertyNew furniture store Swoon is coming to Grand Central
Swoon is opening near to John Lewis
Commercial PropertyPreparations start on the Midlands’ Bicester-style designer village in Mill Green Cannock
Tree felling and bush cutting has begun to make way for developers on the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Village site in Cannock
Commercial PropertyNew images released of Birmingham landmark restoration
CGIs show how Methodist Central Hall will look following £35m makeover which is set to be approved next week
FashionBoohoo launches seven days of deals with items as little as £1
From dresses, skirts, winter essentials and prep for the summer- bag a bargain!
EducationCivic society's first chairman honoured with blue plaque
Sir Gilbert Barling was among the team which launched new society in June 2018
What's On NewsBrummie TV chef Aktar Islam to open new city centre restaurant this spring
The celebrity chef tells BirminghamLive "I'm going back to the kitchen where I belong"
Commercial PropertyIndependent pub group to launch next venture in Birmingham
Pint Shop currently runs two bars in Oxford and Cambridge but owners were wowed by city during visit here last year
What's On NewsCelebrity chef Gino D'Acampo to open new restaurant in Birmingham
The restaurant and prosecco bar will also include a bowling alley
Commercial PropertyFormer rugby pro to open new café in Birmingham
Venue in Bull Street will be Sam Smith's second café after launching his new venture in Worcester in 2016
DigbethLast chance saloon
A petition calling for Birmingham to create a major new park has achieved 5,000 signatures, and people are continuing to sign.
Regional Affairs£8m plan to return Highbury Hall to the glory days of the Chamberlains
Massive restoration and renovation scheme
Business NewsThomas Cook flights to Tunisia resume after 2015 Sousse massacre
Thomas Cook will be flying from Birmingham to Enfidha
What's On NewsCherry Reds cafe in Kings Heath is up for sale
The popular venue is looking for a new owner
Commercial PropertyFlapper pub announces closing date – but fight to save live music venue goes on
Future of Birmingham's canalside live music venue still worth fighting for say supporters
Regional AffairsNew £1.7m lifeline for 'at risk' Birmingham building
Former Moseley School of Art will be restored to create a vibrant new community hub and business centre
What's On NewsNew Indian gastro pub to open in Solihull
The Tap & Tandoor will open in Solihull in April 2018
Birmingham Symphony HallCzech Philharmonic Orchestra takes pride in its country and its composers
The much loved Czech Philharmonic Orchestra is heading to Symphony Hall
What's On NewsRestaurant chain closes down inside Grand Central
Square Pie has closed its Birmingham restaurant after suffering losses
LifestyleDyslexic deaf actor Joseph Mawle is top of his game
Roz Laws discovers that being deaf and dyslexic hasn’t stopped Joseph Mawle from being a very versatile actor
Edgbaston£650k detached home in Edgbaston
There are wide open spaces next to this modern detached in sought after Birmingham suburb, Edgbaston, writes Alison Jones
WorcestershireHome of the Week: £1,850,000 Mill House in Dumbleton
The late travel writer and adventurer Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor came back from Greece to this Worcestershire home but never got to enjoy his return, reports Alison Jones.
Warwickshire£1,575,000 Sundial House in Warwickshire
This riverside house is designed to soak in the views of the River Avon in Warwickshire, reports Alison Jones
LifestyleBrendan Lynch won't hang up his apron after The Great British Bake Off
After 10 weeks of pastries, pies and the odd soggy bottom, Birmingham's Bake Off finalist Brendan Lynch is putting his feet up.
Victoria SquareQueen Victoria statue to undergo spring clean
Famous city centre statue will be given a spruce up as part of Birmingham Civic Society's 100th anniversary celebrations
Car ReviewsHard to miss striking, bold design of new Hyundai i30 Fastback
Hyundai’s i30 Fastback looks set to be the most desirable of it stablemates
Orchestra Of The SwanAll-English programme for Polish conductor Patrycja Pieczara
Polish conductor Patrycja Pieczara is set to repeat an all-English programme at Worcester Cathedral joined by Baritone Roderick Williams.
Car ReviewsDiscover a world of comfort and luxury in this seven-seater
The Land Rover Discovery has come a long way since its birth in 1989
Music & NightlifeInspired by art that captured the mystical in the landscape
Composer Philip Sawyers will see another premiere of his work, The Valley of Vision, performed next week.
ConstructionIM Group plans head office move
Property group will relocate its head office from Coleshill to Solihull because of HS2
Regional AffairsNew art gallery and studios planned for derelict Digbeth site
Project is launched to breathe new life into former canal offices to create contemporary exhibition space and studios
LifestyleDyslexic deaf actor Joseph Mawle is top of his game
Roz Laws discovers that being deaf and dyslexic hasn’t stopped Joseph Mawle from being a very versatile actor
Local NewsLordship titles for sale at under £20 - and the peers don't like it
Having a title is big business, with vendors promised red carpet treatment for an outlay of a few pounds.
WorcestershireIt's Morgan v Morgan as former boss hits out at Malvern car-maker
New boss of Morgan Motor Company blasts back at suggestions by former boss that company is planning redundancies
FinanceManufacturer undergoes £22m MBO
LDC backs buyout of Precision Micro which counts household names such as Jaguar and Bentley among its clients
ConstructionIM Group plans head office move
Property group will relocate its head office from Coleshill to Solihull because of HS2
Victoria SquareQueen Victoria statue to undergo spring clean
Famous city centre statue will be given a spruce up as part of Birmingham Civic Society's 100th anniversary celebrations
Birmingham city centreComment: Turn to the skies to enjoy Birmingham's magical architecture
Mary Keating from Brutiful Brum argues there is still plenty to admire in Birmingham city centre if you're prepared to look up
Post PeopleInsight into the gender pay gap over breakfast
Gateley Plc and Everywoman Ltd co-hosted a breakfast briefing on gender pay gap.
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