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Tag Archives: West Midlands

Birmingham to bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Successful bid will generate over £390 million for local economy and provide lasting legacy.

30 September, 2016 in Birmingham, Sport.

Is There A Tiger In Your Garden?

Nature lovers are being asked to check their gardens for tigers in a bid to help conservationists studying the effects of climate change on moth distribution.

8 August, 2013 in Farming, Gardening, Most recent, United Kingdom.

West Midlands: The next ‘Grand Designs’ hotspot?

The head of a boutique architects practice reckons that the West Midlands is well on its way to becoming the next big ‘Grand Designs’ hotspot.

6 August, 2013 in Architecture, Features, Most recent, Property Press, West Midlands.

New report – Don’t stigmatise the families of gang members

Young people join ‘gangs’ in response to a multitude of hardships and the role of the family should not be exaggerated or stigmatised, says a team of criminologists at London Metropolitan University.

26 July, 2013 in Most recent, Police.

Regional Excellence in Tourism Awards – Now open for entries

The search to find the region’s tourism superstars begins in earnest this month

23 July, 2013 in Business, Most recent, Property Press, Tourism.

Britain sizzles: Ten tips for driving

Driving in a heat wave can be dangerous – which is why DriveSafe has some simple tips for coping with this summer’s soaring temperatures.

22 July, 2013 in Most recent, Motoring, Tourism, Travel, West Midlands.

WAE+ pledges £10,000 to Midlands Air Ambulance

Online retailer WAE+ today announced its intention to donate at least £10,000 to its Charity of the Year, Midlands Air Ambulance, throughout 2013.

22 July, 2013 in Emergency Services, Most recent, West Midlands.

Any hope for butterflies?

Sir David Attenborough is urging the public to take part in the world’s largest butterfly count to assess if species are recovering after their worst year on record.

18 July, 2013 in Environment, Farming, Gardening, Most recent, United Kingdom.

EU plan for 22 billion euro boost for innovation and research

The European Commission has announced a plan to team up with the private sector and national governments to invest 22 billion euros in research over the next seven years.

17 July, 2013 in Business, Politics, West Midlands.

Unemployed get chance to put their skills to the test

Unemployed people with skills and experience in a range of industries and who have recent work experience, are being urged to take up a free course leading to new careers and jobs in training.

10 July, 2013 in Most recent, West Midlands.

Phew what a scorcher: Britain set to sizzle in record temperatures

Local ambulance chiefs have issued advice for anyone taking advantage of the forecast heatwave.

5 July, 2013 in Health, Most recent, West Midlands.

Midlands society named co-operative of the year

Midlands Co-operative Society has been named Co-operative of the Year at Co-operative UK’s 2013 national awards ceremony.

4 July, 2013 in Business, Most recent.

West Midlands Fire Service to the rescue for Cure Leukaemia

Fire fighters from Highgate, Kings Norton, Ladywood and Northfield fire stations are taking on a job like no other

3 July, 2013 in Birmingham, Emergency Services, Health, Kings Norton.
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MP extols the principles of the Social Value Act

Helping social enterprises make the most out of new directives on local government procurement was the aim of one of the biggest social enterprises event ever held outside London.

2 July, 2013 in Birmingham, Business, West Midlands.

Smethwick fire update

A number of injuries have been reported in one of the Midlands’ biggest-ever peacetime blazes.

1 July, 2013 in Environment, Health, Most recent, West Midlands.

Declare war on Chinese lanterns

Andy Goff doesn’t like air pollution and he doesn’t like Chinese lanterns.

1 July, 2013 in Birmingham, Emergency Services, Environment, West Midlands.

Nominations now open for The English Curry Awards 2013

The English Curry Awards are returning once again to showcase the best curries England has to offer.

27 June, 2013 in Food and drink, Most recent, West Midlands.

New era of business support for West Midlands firms

Companies across the West Midlands have received a major boost this week with the merger of two of the region’s leading business support providers.

27 June, 2013 in Business, Most recent, West Midlands.

What’s the point?

Dave Woodhall comments on the latest blow to local-themed radio.

24 June, 2013 in Most recent, Radio, West Midlands.

Stab policeman among those honoured

Four West Midlands police officers have received bravery awards.

21 June, 2013 in Most recent, Police.

Police welcome report

A national report into policing mental health suffers has been released.

20 June, 2013 in Emergency Services, Most recent, Police, West Midlands.

Honours not just about luvvies

A Birmingham police officer has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his work in the community.

15 June, 2013 in Birmingham, Police.

Workplace pensions and auto-enrolment

Financial advisers from across the West Midlands attended a course on auto enrolment yesterday – the new regime for workplace pensions that has begun to roll out.

13 June, 2013 in Business, Most recent, Workshops.

Midlands Co-operative launches its first phone app

Midlands Co-operative has launched their first mobile phone app Midlands Co-operative Store Finder.

12 June, 2013 in Most recent, West Midlands.

‘Thank You’ say ambulance chiefs

Volunteers who help to save lives and support emergency work in the West Midlands are being thanked by ambulance bosses as part of National Volunteers Week.

6 June, 2013 in Emergency Services, Health, Most recent.

Record breaking year for the West Midlands as 1000 employees Give and Gain

Over 1000 employees from across the West Midlands swapped their usual job at work for a day giving something back to their local community and schools recently.

23 May, 2013 in Business, Most recent, West Midlands.

Manufacturing business confidence on the rise

Barometer reveals 12-month high in West Midlands manufacturing SME confidence

21 May, 2013 in Business, Most recent, West Midlands.
Peter Lowe

Midlands Media Awards: Panel chaired by Sky News Managing Editor

Peter Lowe, Managing Editor of Sky News, is to be chairman of the judging panel for this year’s Midlands Media Awards, shortlisted nominations for which will be announced on Monday, May 13.

2 May, 2013 in Birmingham, Business, Uncategorized.
Miss-Birmingham

Miss Birmingham 2013 final this weekend

The West Midlands’ most glamorous ladies will take to the stage this weekend in a bid to win the crown of Miss Birmingham 2013.

30 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Business.

CAMRA book highlights Britain’s Best Real Heritage Pubs

A new publication from CAMRA, The Campaign for Real Ale, highlights the hidden gems of British pub architecture with 270 pub interiors of outstanding historic interest.

19 April, 2013 in Books, Eating out, Food and drink, Most recent.

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