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Boss of The Public urges council to drop college extension plan

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

The boss of a controversial art gallery, branded a "gross waste of public money" by MPs, has challenged plans by a local authority to convert the venue into an extension of the town’s college.

Exploring the 'Black Country Banksy' riddle

Birmingham Post — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

A secret artist with a passion for opera is the subject of a new documentary being shown at The Public. Alison Jones spoke to filmmaker Barney Snow about following the trail of a 50-year mystery.

Strike at 2 Sisters Food Group called off as workers agree new terms

Birmingham Post — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:55:00 GMT

Plans for hundreds of workers to strike in a row over pay have been cancelled after 2 Sisters Food Group offered improved terms.

Angry workers strike over pay and conditions at 2 Sisters Food Group

Birmingham Post — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:53:00 GMT

Striking food factory workers claim they face intimidation, violence, severe questioning about loo breaks - and have been offered a pay rise of just 20p.

Bullying row at Black Country food group

Birmingham Post — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:15:00 GMT

More than 1,200 workers are to vote on industrial action at West Midlands food company Two Sisters in a bitter row over alleged systematic workplace bullying.

Former boxer Peter Nightingale jailed for killing man in West Bromwich

Birmingham Post — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:42:00 GMT

A former professional boxer has been jailed for eight years for killing a man during a fight at a social club in West Bromwich.

State-of-the-art liver testing equipment for Sandwell Hospital

Birmingham Post — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:15:00 GMT

New state-of-the-art equipment that gives liver patients instant results has been introduced at a Black Country hospital.

Matrons to be reintroduced at Sandwell and Birmingham City hospitals

Birmingham Post — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:17:00 GMT

Sandwell Hospital and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is bringing back old-fashioned bedside matrons in an effort to improve patient care.

The People's Orchestra helping to fill a musical gap for youngsters

Birmingham Post — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:24:00 GMT

A new People's Orchestra is starting up in Birmingham, giving talented young musicians opportunities they might miss out on otherwise.

Future secure for Steel & Alloy after Gonvarri Steel takeover

Birmingham Post — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:30:00 GMT

The future of a West Bromwich-based steel processor has been hailed as secure following its sale to a Spanish-based multi-national.