West Midlands MP Backs Criticised Tory Plans for New Grammar Schools
A West Midlands MP is backing the Government’s controversial plans to create more grammar schools. Julian Knight, Tory MP for Solihull, said the current system favours the rich who are able to buy homes near grammar schools and other...
Jail for Leicester Asian Mastermind Behind £60m Virgin Media Scam
Mahesh Tailor, a Leicester man, has been jailed for six years for engineering a scam which let thousands of viewers watch Virgin for free. The fraud took place between 2008 and 2012 and cost Virgin an estimated £60m.
Tailor, with...
AKAAL LTD CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF THEIR NEW WEST MIDLANDS SHOW ROOM
The firm hosted a VIP evening with the Lord Mayor, Councillor Julie Webb to showcase their range of superior craftsmanship and materials to create stunning beautiful kitchens, beds rooms, bath rooms, door sets and staircase to name a few.
Established...
Exclusive Interview with Delhi Dynamos owner, Prashant Agerwal
Last weekend saw history in the making as the Indian Super League club Delhi Dynamos faced off against Premier League club West Bromwich Albion. Despite the Baggies win, 1-0 scored in the 65th minute, it was a sensational moment...
£45 Million Injection for Midlands Automotive Sector to Create 3,000 Skilled Jobs
Government to invest £35 million to help thriving £70 billion automotive sector
Highly-skilled automotive and advanced manufacturing jobs will be created
Investment will also improve industrial transport links on the A45, including a new bridge to connect Whitley South to the...
Birmingham’s Restorative Justice Service
The Birmingham Social Housing Partnership has won a bid to enable Restorative Justice to expand across Birmingham between 2016-2017.
Restorative Justice is an innovative project which seeks to resolve both complex and simple neighbour disputes and anti-social behaviour issues. The...
Top Birmingham foodies to share tasty top tips with food and drink entrepreneurs
Two of the city’s most influential foodies are set to share their gourmet tips with start-up food firms at an event later this month/September 16.
Balti Triangle pioneer Andy Munro, the man who put the city’s rich Indian curry heritage...
West Midlands Gets £36million Development Deal
The West Midlands Combined Authority has received its first instalment of a £1.bn handout from the government.
The West Midland Combined Authority (WMCA) controls transport, housing, skills and mental health services and the overall economic development of the West Midlands....
Big Buzz around the launch of Zen Metro
The Colmore Business District was buzzing from the launch of the new Zen Metro on Cornwall Street. Property and finance professionals came out in force to support BrandAsia’s newest venture, Zen Metro.
This sophisticated Thai restaurant in the heart of...
Birmingham Named UK’s Funniest City
The secret’s out! Birmingham has been found as the UK’s funniest city, beating out comedy rivals Leeds and Cardiff.
The social media study, which was commissioned by lastminute.com, analysed more than three million conversations on social media and was able...
