Dec
2011
Articles from 22nd Dec 2011
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Billionaire John Caudwell offers to save Wedgwood collection from sell-off
Dec 22 2011 | West Midlands News
Members of the Wedgwood family have welcomed a pledge from billionaire John Caudwell to save an irreplaceable pottery collection from being lost to the region – but only if it remains in trust. Read
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Belfry golf and leisure complex put up for sale
Dec 22 2011 | West Midlands News
The world-famous Belfry hotel and golf resort is up for sale – despite a reported £105 million debt pile, it is claimed. Read
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Tributes to former Birmingham Repertory Theatre chairman Andy Allan
Dec 22 2011 | West Midlands News
A former chairman of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre who guided the venue through the controversial staging of a play which led to riots in 2004, has died at the age of 68. Read
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Boy, 5, seriously injured in Telford car crash
Dec 22 2011 | West Midlands News
A five-year-old boy has been seriously injured in a car crash in Telford. Read
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Council billboards would blight Birmingham, says planning committee
Dec 22 2011 | West Midlands News
An advertising company which entered into multi-million pound billboard contract with Birmingham City Council has suffered a setback after being refused planning permission. Read
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Christmas curry in January when Birmingham soldier gets back from Afghanistan
Dec 22 2011 | West Midlands News
He may be missing out on being at home, but when Lance Corporal Matt Allen comes back to Birmingham from Afghanistan on leave in January, he can look forward to a belated festive season - with a Christmas curry if he wants one. Read
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San Carlo to open new bar restaurant in Birmingham city centre
Dec 22 2011 | West Midlands News
The owners of Italian restaurant San Carlo are opening a new dining venture in Birmingham as part of wider plans to invest £2.5 million in the city. Read
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Council set to continue payment freeze to private care home providers
Dec 22 2011 | West Midlands News
Care home bosses in Birmingham have reacted with anger after an independent review concluded city council fees should be frozen. Read
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Audit finds Birmingham City Council poor at accounting but good at managing finances
Dec 22 2011 | West Midlands News
Birmingham City Council has been criticised by the district auditor for its poor accounting and inadequate reporting of financial arrangements. Read
