Let there be light
Alan Clawley has been watching the redevelopment of Birmingham’s New Street Station and takes issue with the motives behind it.
Give the dog a label and make it snappy
A Wombourne inventor is enjoying global success after creating a new animal innovation that could prevent over 1 million dog bites ever year.
Coventry PR firm beats off the London agencies
A Coventry PR firm has beaten off stiff competition from four London agencies to secure its biggest ever client win
Midlands ahead of the game when it comes to cloud accounting
The Midlands is edging ahead of the rest of the UK when it comes to cloud accounting, largely thanks to the efforts of local forward-thinking accountancy firm Askews.
Birmingham tech company success on show
MWA Technology is planning to celebrate its 20th birthday in style in this month, when it heads for its largest ever appearance at Sustainability Live 2013
Turkish Airlines increases flights from Birmingham
Turkish Airlines is increasing its daily flight programme from seven to ten flights each week from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul and beyond
Tamworth innovators getting to grips with generation
One of the biggest breakthroughs in controlling electricity distribution for decades is being developed in the heart of the West Midlands.
Grosvenor G Casino Supports The REP For A Sixth Consecutive Year
Long term supporters of Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the award-winning Grosvenor G Casino, have announced their sponsorship of the theatre for a sixth consecutive year.
Student develops innovative business
An entrepreneurial student has launched his own business to help college leavers apply and prepare for university life.
New Chairman of West Midlands Manufacturing Consortium has vision for growth
John Russell believes companies have a unique chance to take advantage of favourable exchange rates, a desire to buy ‘British’ and unrivalled investment
Tourism campaign puts city’s culture centre stage
Visit Birmingham has unveiled a new tourism campaign designed to boost the region’s cultural profile
No accounting for Pannu & co
Andy Munro looks at the current situation at St Andrews.
Individuals receive award for their support to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Live musical experiences in schools, in Symphony Hall and a road safety concert are ensuring that thousands of children experience music like never before.
It helps if you can see where you’re going
TR Fleet and Specsavers link to promote safer driver
Droplet signs up Chiltern Railways and Airparks to mark London launch
Birmingham-based technology business Droplet marked its London launch in style by announcing it has sealed the backing of two major retailers.
The Cyprus raid on banks makes putting money under the mattress seem a wise move
John Chubb won’t be vaulting over to Cyprus any time soon.
Birmingham is UK’s most punctual airport
Birmingham Airport was the UK’s most punctual airport in the last quarter of 2012, with 85% of scheduled flights and 84% of charter flights operating on time
The new age of Aga
Meriden based creative agency Cogent Elliott has developed a new campaign for the AGA Total Control cooker
Meet Birmingham upping support for business events
Meet Birmingham is ensuring that its event visitors will get the most out of the city’s new transport links and facilities by enhancing its support package for organisers and delegates.
The Budget – March 2013
Here’s a round up of some reactions to today’s budget speech by George Osborne
There’s more to the UK than London
A delegation from Birmingham has headed east to showcase the region to Asia’s leading airlines and tourism authorities looking for new route opportunities in the UK.
Trailer Solutions booming for Bulwell
Bullwell Trailer Solutions has announced that profits have risen at the company for the fifth year in a row, with the past 12 months marking a record trading year
Hezza raises hopes for city funding
Today the Government has endorsed Lord Heseltine’s review “No Stone Unturned”, which recommends a single funding pot strategy for cities.
Birmingham reveals its economic zones in 3D at MIPIM
Birmingham has unveiled the first glimpse of an interactive 3D map at MIPIM, which brings its new economic zones to life.
How to stay ahead of the pack
“Maximising your Return on Investment from a Good Idea”
Birmingham top for tourists according to new research
Birmingham’s reputation as a visitor destination is on the up, according to new research released today by Marketing Birmingham
City collaboration helps the UK find its voice at MIPIM
Birmingham joins other cities to promote the UK’s inward investment potential
BOBI in Birmingham – a place to do business
It’s March, so that means a visit to The Best of Britain and Ireland show (BOBI) at the NEC. Andy Goff went along for a look.
Swordfish bites back
Steve Beauchampé likes his music… and his music shops. He’s pleased to find a favourite alive and rockin’.
Birmingham Science Park launches incubation programme for low carbon entrepreneurs
Up to €20,000 will be awarded to selected entrepreneurial companies that participate in the Low Carbon Incubator Programme 2013