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Claims that the European Union is responsible for curry house closures in the UK have been criticised by Liberal Democrat Catherine Beader MEP.   In a divisive attempt to rally support for the Brexit campaign, Vote Leave campaigner and Conservative Priti...

People are questioning why the Midland Metro 1,300-yard extension to New Street is so important and many are asking what will come next. Despite the fact that the newest £128 million extension covers a journey that can be walked in...

According to the insurance company Aviva, millions of young people are expected to find themselves living with their parents over the next decade. The core reason for this is the affordability of housing, which is increasing more and more. The study...

Nassar Mahmood was diagnosed last year with anaplastic anaemia which is a condition that inhibits the body from producing bone marrow. The charity champion is in dire need of a blood stem cell donor with matching tissue type. He has...

Highlights: Bake Off winner Nadiya and Birmingham's Michelin-starred and top chefs cooking in the Chefs Theatre A feast of flavours from around the world on the Street Food Avenue More award-winning producers than ever before Champagne, wine and craft beer masterclasses Giant Pimm's Teapot...

Steve Webb, the ex-pensions minister advised against hasty changes that could implicate workers outside the steel industry. A £485m pension shortfall has been daunting potential buyers of Tata Steel’s UK business. A proposal on the pension scheme’s future has been propelled...

As a result of the Government’s slashing of Local Government budgets, the Council put forward a range of proposed changes to terms and conditions as part of the budget proposals for 2016 to 2018. The changes included a proposal to...

Amar Tasadiq Hussain made a hoax 999 call in which he claimed a West Midlands office would be kidnapped by a radical Muslim with relations to the supposed Islamic State. The 29-year-old made this false call because of a personal...

Camran Khan, Director of Technology for Innovation Birmingham Campus-based digital lettings and property management provider, brightLET, has been shortlisted for this year’s international Talent Unleashed awards. A cloud based lettings and property management platform that connects landlords directly with tenants,...

Volunteers from humanitarian charity Penny Appeal are heading back to Carlisle over the next two weekends to continue their support for those affected by devastating floods last winter. They will be assisting with redecorating and renovation work at Greystone Community...