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Ken Smith clocks up 75 years at Shirley builders' merchant EH Smith Feb 02 2012

Classic car enthusiast Ken Smith can still leave his rivals standing – at the grand old age of 93.Read

Birmingham return for Lady Gaga dress designed by BCU student Feb 01 2012

An exotic fashion item with a difference is coming home to Birmingham – in the shape of Lady Gaga’s dress.Read

Consumers still reluctant to borrow, says Bank of England report Jan 31 2012

Consumers cut their debts at the fastest rate in two decades during December amid signs they dipped into savings to pay for Christmas.Read

Profits down 40 per cent at Santander Jan 31 2012

Banking group Santander revealed a 40 per cent drop in UK profits but hailed its success in increasing support to small and medium sized firms. Read

Dixons boss quits to take up Apple role Jan 31 2012

A retail boss credited with helping PC World and Currys stores survive the downturn has been poached by technology giant Apple to run its shop portfolio. Read

Ten per cent of UK's business improvement districts in Birmingham Jan 31 2012

Birmingham has ten per cent of all business improvement districts, or BIDs, in the UK it has been revealed.Read

Turkish Airlines increases service from Birmingham to Istanbul Jan 30 2012

Turkish Airlines is increasing flights between Birmingham Airport and Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport from five flights a week to a daily service from March 25.Read

Industrial action possible at Birmingham Airport as pay talks break down Jan 30 2012

The threat of industrial action at Birmingham Airport looms after staff pay talks collapsed following a three-year salary freeze.Read

More than 40 Southside businesses receive grants to rebuild after Birmingham riots Jan 30 2012

More than 40 companies in the Southside area of Birmingham city centre have received funding to repair their premises following last August’s riots.Read

Long term plan agreed for Edgbaston Golf Club Jan 28 2012

One of the city’s most impressive assets has secured its long term future after signing a new lease with its landlord.Read

Chamber calls for investment in Birmingham Airport instead of 'Boris Island' Jan 27 2012

West Midland business leaders are calling on the Government to invest more in Birmingham Airport instead of another airport in the South East.Read

Revenues rise at Encore Personnel Services Jan 27 2012

Recruitment firm Encore Personnel Services has revealed an 11 per cent increase in annual revenues.Read

Birmingham hotel Hampton by Hilton appoints manager Jan 27 2012

The launch of Birmingham’s new Hampton by Hilton hotel has moved a step closer with the appointment of its general manager.Read

Union leaders hit out at Stephen Hester's RBS bonus Jan 27 2012

Union leaders have vented their anger at the size of the bonus given to RBS chief executive Stephen Hester.Read

Festive season brings cheer to Marston's Jan 27 2012

Midland brewery and pub chain Marston’s has joined rival pub chains in reporting strong sales over Christmas and New Year.Read

Hedge fund manager fined £3.6m for Punch Taverns shares deal Jan 27 2012

One of the world’s most high-profile hedge fund managers has been fined £3.6 million after a probe into share dealing at a major Midand pubs company.Read

Poundland could be in the running for parts of Peacocks portfolio Jan 26 2012

Landlords are understood to be negotiating with a number of big name retailers, including Willenhall-based Poundland, who are believed to be eyeing up parts of the collapsed Peacocks store portfolio in the event a buyer for all or part of the struggling chain not being found.Read

West Midlands business insolvencies rose 6.3 per cent in 2011 Jan 26 2012

West Midlands business insolvencies increased by 6.3 per cent in 2011 compared with 2010, according to Experian.Read

Work due to start on new John Lewis store at Birmingham New Street station Jan 26 2012

Work on Birmingham city centre’s new £100 million John Lewis store is set to begin within the next three months, retail chiefs have revealed.Read

Nominations open to find 12th Birmingham Young Professional fo the Year Jan 26 2012

Nominations have opened to find the 12th Birmingham Young Professional of the Year.Read

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