Further boost for technology start-ups
GBSLEP awards Innovation Birmingham £355,000 of Enterprise Zone loan finance for iCentrumTM.
Meet the Buyer event aimed at automotive production chain
“Overwhelming willingness” to bring production back to the UK.
Planes, trains and the Birmingham poppy appeal
Politicians, comedians, footballers and musicians join forces for fund-raising.
Greater Birmingham to define story as global competition heats up
GBSLEP and partners set out to strengthen area’s ‘sell’ in bid for investment and tourism.
Take inspiration from Chamberlain – Bore
Council leader speaks at Highbury democracy convention.
Review: Solomon and Marion
Richard Lutz watches a post-apartheid masterpiece.
Review: Of Mice and Men
Richard Lutz takes a pew to see the latest incarnation of the Steinbeck classic.
City ready for protests
Police plan for business as usual as protesters visit Birmingham this Saturday.
Charity chosen to help city’s addicts
CRI to deliver Birmingham Drug and Alcohol services.
Old Joe to glow
University of Birmingham clock tower goes red for Midlands Air Ambulance.
HS2 College announcement welcomed
Opening will provide boost for Science Park.
City council shortlisted for wage awards
Recognition for belief in far pay.
Birmingham crowns first-ever Chilli Queen
2014 Chilli Festival at the city’s hottest spot.
Birmingham to improve education access for all
Council plan to provide fairer opportunities for children with special needs.
Soho Road Diwali celebration announced
First major event for community group.
Protests ahead of Tory conference
Speakers call for campaign against cuts.
Opposition grows to housing development
Harborne resident Nick Noble talks about plans to build on Ravenhurst playing fields.
Commonwealth marathon man set for Birmingham
England International to take on BUPA Great Birmingham Run.
Outrageous funding cuts “will damage city,” claims MP
Accusations of unfairness and corruption.
Birmingham father of industry honoured
Matthew Boulton memorial service to take place at Westminster Abbey.
Birmingham voted Best UK Destination for second consecutive year
Accolade follows record visitor numbers for Birmingham in 2013.
Rugby World Cup countdown begins
Trophy visits Birmingham this week.
Full programme as Conservatives return to Birmingham
Over 300 city centre fringe events planned for Tory conference.
What should be Westminster’s vow to Birmingham?
Hodge Hill MP Liam Byrne asks his constituents and fellow citizens.
First deal for Finance Birmingham’s £56 million Mezzanine Fund
More than thirty jobs created as Finance Birmingham and Blue Sky support Nationwide Property Assistance.
Manufacturing hub plan – views sought
City council seeking opinion on redevelopment.
Traffic restrictions for Conservative Party Conference announced
Measures come into force on 24th September.
Birmingham city council launches new retail strategy
Strategy for the city’s Retail Core to deliver an attractive destination for visitors and shoppers.
Birmingham Airport breaks record
Busiest month in airport’s history.
Saving lives in Acocks Green
Lifesaving equipment installed in local shops.