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Time ticking to see Countdown Clock in city centre
Anyone wanting to catch a final glimpse of the Birmingham 2022 Countdown Clock in Birmingham city centre has until 5 September to do so. The iconic structure, unveiled in Centenary Square in March 2020, is being...2022-08-31 653 0 -
Birmingham business titans recognised by university for contribution to Midlands
Two influential figures from the Midlands business community are to be awarded honorary doctorates from Birmingham City University in recognition of their outstanding achievements to the region. Paul Cadman and Paul Faulkner, who have supported,...2022-08-28 880 0 -
British Charity Aims to Break World Blood Donation Record to Save Lives
British Charity Aims to Break World Blood Donation Record to Save Lives ● World record attempt aims to save 150,000 lives through 50,000 donations around the world on 27 August 2022. ● #GlobalBloodHeroes Day aims to break the world record for the most blood donations in...2022-08-25 710 0 -
Success of Alexander Stadium redevelopment highlighted in new report
The lead contractor behind the redevelopment of Birmingham’s iconic Alexander Stadium is reflecting on the success of the project and the wide range of community benefits it brought to the local area. McLaughlin & Harvey has...2022-08-23 1037 0 -
Over 50 new businesses created every day in Birmingham in first half of 2022
52 businesses were created every day in Birmingham in the first half of 2022, according to new research by iwoca – one of Europe’s largest small business lenders. Analysis of Companies House data reveals that 9,333 businesses were...2022-08-23 1537 0 -
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Appeals For Old And Foreign Currency From West Midlands Supporters
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is asking West Midlands residents to dig deep and donate to an appeal which has seen a 70 per cent decrease in donations following the pandemic. The charity’s partnership with Cash4Coins...2022-08-22 880 0 -
New second series of hit BBC show puts University’s School of Jewellery centre stage
Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery will once again provide the backdrop for the BBC’s popular talent seeking programme All That Glitters: Britain’s Next Jewellery Star as the show returns to TV screens for its second series on...2022-08-20 789 0 -
MSDUK Celebrates 16th year of diversity progression by hosting the biggest Supplier Diversity Conference & Awards in the UK
As a champion and trailblazer in supplier diversity, MSDUK celebrates its 16th year. The MSDUK Conference & Awards take place from the 7th to 9th September 2022. MSDUK has worked with over 200 global brands and...2022-08-19 703 0 -
Birmingham Bull to remain in city until September
The Birmingham 2022 Opening Ceremony Bull will remain on display in Birmingham following the conclusion of the Games. Games partners have agreed the undoubted star of the Opening Ceremony will continue to reside in Centenary Square...2022-08-18 694 0 -
SOCIAL CARE PROVIDERS CAUGHT IN COVID CATCH-22
Regulations in England mandate twice weekly lateral flow tests for carers, with those testing positive forced to stay at home. However, the Infection Control Fund that previously met the costs of sick pay ended in the...2022-08-17 939 0
