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Cadbury World announces new immersive ride for popular Birmingham attraction
Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
A sweet treat is in store for Cadbury World visitors this year as the popular Birmingham attraction has announced a brand new ride set to launch in spring. Cadbury Chocolate Quest…
Fresh jobs created as new Poundland store opens in Birmingham Perry Barr
Staff Reporter
January 31, 2024
A brand new Poundland store has opened in Birmingham, creating 20 new jobs in the local community. The new store at is located at the One Stop Shopping in Perry Barr, and…
Nearly 500 jobs to be based at new Coventry business park following £24m investment
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
Nearly 500 jobs are set to be based at new Coventry business park following £24m investment, it has been revealed. Work to transform part of the former Meggitt aerospace site in Coventry…
Gaza campaigners block entrance to Barclays bank in Birmingham city centre amid boycott action
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
A group of protesters blocked the entrance of a Barclays bank in Birmingham to highlight the ongoing bombing of Gaza. The activists held aloft Palestinians flags and banners in front…
Amazon workers strike in Sutton Coldfield over pay disparity
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Workers at a recently opened Amazon warehouse in Sutton Coldfield have walked out in protest of low wages. Around 60 members of the GMB union, representing a smaller portion of the 2,000-strong…
Why are pro-Palestinian activists targeting Barclays bank?
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
In recent weeks, pro-Palestine protests have been held across the country in response to the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza. Among the calls for a ceasefire, activists have been pushing…
Andy Street meets local entrepreneurs at the NatWest Clean Transport Accelerator
Staff Reporter
January 24, 2024
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has paid a visit to entrepreneurs who have taken part in the NatWest Clean Transport Accelerator at The University of Warwick, to hear how the expertise…
Digbeth arcade bar NQ64 to launch brand new laser quest experience in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
January 23, 2024
NQ64, Digbeth's popular arcade bar, have announced they will be launching their first adults-only Laser Quest experience next month. The experience will see NQ64 expand their already popular Birmingham site…
Culinary icon Levi Roots announced as keynote speaker for Birmingham Black Business Show
Staff Reporter
January 18, 2024
Culinary and entrepreneurial icon Levi Roots, who leaped to fame following a memorable pitch in the Dragon's Den, has been announced as keynote speaker for Birmingham Black Business Show. The…
Bullring & Grand Central announce opening hours for Christmas 2023
Staff Reporter
December 1, 2023
The countdown to Christmas has begun, and Bullring & Grand Central is providing visitors with the gift of time as it extends its opening hours for the festive period. From…