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Britain needs its Navy Oct 01 2009

Birmingham MP Gisela Stuart experiences first hand why our island state needs its Navy.Read

Moving the goalpost Sep 30 2009

Chris Game looks at voting patterns that couldbe a concern for the Conservative Party.Read

Anglo-Saxon gold puts spotlight on historical significance of Midlands Sep 29 2009

The discovery of a Saxon treasure puts the spotlight on the historical significance of the Midlands, says Alex JonesRead

Creativity brings innovation to the UK economy Sep 28 2009

Can the creative industries revolutionise the UK economy? Toby Barnes looks for the answers.Read

Faster broadband is essential for Midlands businesses to climb out of recession Sep 25 2009

Glyn Pitchford says faster web speeds can help the region’s economy climb out of recession.Read

Are the Liberal Democrats serious? Sep 24 2009

As Labour reels, Liberal Democrat minds are turning towards power, says Jonathan Walker.Read

Ian Edwards highlights some unique approaches to rural problems in the West Midlands Sep 23 2009

Ian Edwards highlights the work being done tohelp rural communities in the West MidlandsRead

Trusting communities is the way out of the housing crisis Sep 22 2009

Shadow housing minister Grant Shapps sees a way out of the current crisisRead

Affordable housing is foundation for a thriving city Sep 21 2009

Birmingham City Council is tailoring its house-building strategy to fit an expanding city, writes Elaine Elkington.Read

Top marks to the Baccalaureate examination system Sep 18 2009

Head teacher John Claughton gives top marks to the Baccalaureate examination system.Read

A foot above the rest Sep 17 2009

TUC delegates want a ban on high heels at work. Isobel Smith defends a woman’s right to blistersRead

Chris Game: Women's boxing always a controversial topic Sep 16 2009

Chris Game looks at the controversial restoration of women’s boxing to the OlympicsRead

Isobel Smith: A foot above the rest Sep 16 2009

TUC delegates want a ban on high heels at work. Isobel Smith defends a woman’s right to blistersRead

Birmingham MP Steve McCabe calls on Labour to do more for jobless youth Sep 15 2009

Labour has a proud record of helping young people find work, argues Steve McCabe MP – but it must do moreRead

Birmingham childcare chief Colin Tucker on how his staff are meeting challenge to improve Sep 14 2009

The city council’s childcare chief Colin Tucker assesses progress since the Government called for improvementRead

Sion Simon MP determined to crack down on illegal file-sharing Sep 11 2009

Sion Simon MP is determined to crack down on illegal file-sharing on the internet.Read

Keeping the faith with your financial adviser Sep 10 2009

Will Self, managing director of Self Financial Planners in Stratford-upon-Avon, says a good financial adviser should understand much more than money.Read

NEC chief Paul Thandi: We need a debate on Birmingham's high speed rail link Sep 09 2009

Paul Thandi of the NEC Group is calling for a detailed debate about the high speed rail station.Read

Caroline Spelman: No time to waste over High-Speed Rail Sep 08 2009

Caroline Spelman MP explains why a high-speed rail link is essential for the Midland economy.Read

The bigger picture Sep 07 2009

Can the Midlands Creative Industries revolutionise the UK economy? Joanna Birch reports.Read

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