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Birmingham to Host Green Party
July 27 2010
The Green Party is staging its autumn conference in Birmingham from 10 – 13 September. Around 500 delegates are expected and the event is estimated to be worth around £500,000 for the local economy.
The conference takes place at Birmingh... Infegy Opens Office in Birmingham
July 23 2010
Missouri-based web analytics company Infegy Inc has announced the expansion of its international operations with the opening of European sales and support offices in Birmingham, UK, and the appointment of Gray Dudek as Managing Director of Infegy Eur... Birmingham Airport welcomes Cello Aviation
June 4 2010
Birmingham Airport welcomed the arrival of new VIP charter airline, Cello Aviation, on Friday (28th May), the culmination of 18 months of hard work for the airline’s management team.
Cello Aviation, which will be based at Birmingham Airport&rs... First New Build Offices in Brum this Year go to Market
May 11 2010
Property developer Chord has released 25,400 sq ft/2,360 sq m of new office space at its 40 St Paul’s Square scheme in the Jewellery Quarter.
The first new build office accommodation to be completed in Birmingham city centre this year, the spa... Regus Launches Birmingham Business Centre
April 21 2010
Luxembourg-headquartered Regus PLC, a provider of outsourced workplace solutions, has announced the opening of a new business centre in Birmingham, UK.Neighbours to this serviced office in Birmingham City Centre include Lloyds TSB, RBS, Deloitte, BRM... Return Of BSAVA Congress Marks Milestone for the ICC
April 19 2010
The International Convention Centre, Birmingham is celebrating a major milestone this week, as it welcomes back the British Small Animal Veterinary Association for its 20th consecutive annual conference.
The first event to be staged at the award-win... Funding Secured for Aston University Engineering Academy Birmingham
April 6 2010
Aston University is celebrating today after plans for a new £17m Engineering Academy in Birmingham were given funding approval from Government Minister Ed Balls.
The Aston University Engineering Academy, which is led and sponsored ... Spanair Announces Birmingham as First UK Scheduled Launch Airport
March 22 2010
Spanair has chosen Birmingham Airport to launch its first scheduled operation in the UK with new flights to Barcelona and Madrid starting in May. Barcelona will be served four times per week each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday starting on 20th ... Legal Ombudsman Commits to the City in Move to Baskerville House
February 26 2010
The Legal Ombudsman has signed a deal to take 40,000 sq ft of Grade A space at Targetfollow’s landmark office development, Baskerville House. The new ombudsman scheme for legal services is being set up at the moment by the Office for Legal Comp... ICC Completes Political Hat-trick With Liberal Democrat Conference
February 22 2010
The International Convention Centre, Birmingham has strengthened its position as a venue of choice for political events, with the upcoming Liberal Democrat Spring Conference completing a conference hat-trick.Over the last two years, The ICC has hoste... Calthorpe Estates Joins in UK's Largest Public Electric Car Trial
February 20 2010
Calthorpe Estates is participating in the first stage of a Government-supported UK-wide project to trial electric and ultra low emission vehicles in the West Midlands. The award winning property investor and developer is one of 25 independent drivers... Parris To Speak At The Annual Legal Awards
February 19 2010
Times columnist and former Conservative MP Matthew Parris will be the guest speaker at this year’s Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards.
Matthew is one of the country’s most respected journalists and Parliamentary commentators. As well as... Launch of first Islamic Finance and Business Centre in Europe - Aston Business School
January 15 2010
Aston Business School (Birmingham, UK) launched a ground-breaking Islamic Finance and Business Centre this week (Tuesday 12 January) - the first of its kind in Europe.
The Centre has been developed as a result of a £1.5 million grant from Duba... New Year Heralds Start of Building Work on Library of Birmingham
January 6 2010
Mike Whitby, Leader of Birmingham City Council, will officially launch the start of building work for the Library of Birmingham at the site on Centenary Square on 7th January 2010.
Taking a seat at the piling rig that will start the drilling for the... Construction Commences for Landmark Bournville College
December 15 2009
Construction has commenced for the creation of the landmark new £66 million Bournville College, a major element in the next phase of £1 billion redevelopment of the former MG Rover works at Longbridge, by the UK’s leading regenerati... Major Churn in Birmingham’s Office Space Predicted
December 11 2009
Leases on more than 440,000 sq ft of offices and other premises occupied by the public sector in Birmingham are coming up for renewal or extension in the next five years, causing major churn in the city’s commercial property space.
Stuart Ladd... Birmingham Airport Welcomes New Weekly Service to Northern Iraq
December 4 2009
Home will now be a lot closer for the Midlands’ Iraqi community, following the launch of a new direct service to the north of the country from Birmingham Airport.
The service, operated by Swedish travel operator Aer Olympic, offers weekly depa... Hustle Brings Double-Dealing to the West Midlands
December 2 2009
Popular BBC series Hustle has relocated to the West Midlands for the filming of its sixth series. The region has a rapidly growing film and broadcast sector, with another BBC series, Survivors, filming on location in the region, and films Soulboy, To... Library of Birmingham Granted Planning Permission
November 28 2009
Planning permission was today granted for the £193 million Library of Birmingham, paving the way for the groundbreaking building to open its doors to the public by 2013.
Mike Whitby, Leader of Birmingham City Council commented:
“For the... A Cracker of a ‘Walk of Star’ in Birmingham this Christmas – Mr Lenny Henry!
November 27 2009
Dudley comedian, writer and actor Lenny Henry will be at Jongleurs, Broad Street, Birmingham next month to be honoured on the city’s Walk of Stars.
Lenny will receive his star from Birmingham Lord Mayor, Councillor Michael Wilkes whilst in the... Birmingham Office Market - Latest Research from DTZ
November 25 2009
DTZ Research believe that pricing in the Birmingham office market is now approaching fair value, and is expected to offer investors attractive returns over the medium to long term by early 2010. The finding is the conclusion of recent modelling work ... St. Modwen Appoints Shepherd Construction to Build £66 Million Bournville College at Longbridge
November 24 2009
A major Midlands construction project is set to get under way before the end of 2009 after St. Modwen, the UK’s leading regeneration specialist, appointed Shepherd Construction to build the new £66 million Bournville College at Longbridge... Dunlop Taikoo Officially Open for Business
November 23 2009
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, based in Birmingham, today opened its new retread and distribution facility in China, boosting the company’s competitiveness in the global aviation marketplace and bringing increased tyre choice to aircraft operators in A... Broad Street BID Set to Continue for Further Five Years
November 20 2009
Broad Street and Brindleyplace businesses have voted a resounding 'yes' in a ballot to decide on the renewal of the highly successful Business Improvement District (BID) initiative for the area.
Results announced today showed that 94 per cent of tho... HSBC Announces UK Bank Restructure
November 11 2009
HSBC today announced details of a restructure in parts of the UK Retail Bank which will result in the loss of 1700 jobs over the next year.
Key aspects of the changes include a more streamlined structure in branch network management and the consolid... Birmingham City University and Jewson Create Unique Degree in Builders' Merchanting
November 10 2009
Birmingham City University and the UK's leading builders' merchant, Jewson, has launched the first ever Foundation Degree in Builders' Merchanting.
The degree which has been in development for almost two years, was launched at the House of Commons o... St Philips Point Secures 17,000 Sq Ft of New Lettings
October 30 2009
A joint venture between Patron Capital Partners and Princeton Investments has let 17,600 sq ft at the St Philips Point office scheme in central Birmingham.
Solicitors Weightmans have extended their occupation of the building to more than 23,00... Lights, Camera, Action! at St Georges in the Jewellery Quarter
October 9 2009
A group of aspiring young journalists and TV reporters are working with Chord Deeley to record progress at its St Georges development in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.
TNT (The News Team) is a group of 9 – 14-year-olds year-olds cub rep... Birmingham Leads the Way as the Location to do Business
October 6 2009
Birmingham has emerged as Europe’s most improved city as a location to do business, according to an influential league table of European Cities.
The city rose seven places to reach 14th place in Cushman & Wakefield’s European Cities ... Birmingham is Best – it’s Official!
October 1 2009
The public has voted Birmingham as the Best UK City at the influential Group Leisure Awards 2009.
The awards were handed out on Wednesday evening (23 September), at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, in front of 400 guests from the travel and to... New Ombudsman Scheme to Open in Birmingham
September 30 2009
The Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) has chosen Birmingham as the new home for the Ombudsman scheme for legal services it is setting up.
The OLC is a new body set up to establish a new, independent Ombudsman scheme to investigate and resolve compla... Birmingham Airport Receives Carbon Trust Standard to Certify its Action on Climate Change
September 22 2009
Birmingham International Airport has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard in recognition of its achievement in reducing carbon based emissions by 4% over a three year period from April 2006. This has been achieved against a background of increasing... Proposals for an Engineering Academy, Sponsored by Aston University, Announced
September 4 2009
Plans for a new Engineering Academy based in Birmingham to fill a skills gap and deliver the workforce needed to power an engineering renaissance have been unveiled.
The proposed multi-million pound Academy, sponsored by Aston University, will be th... New Concert Hall for Birmingham to Open in 2012 on University Campus
August 18 2009
The go-ahead has been given to build a 450-seat concert hall on the University of Birmingham’s campus. This auditorium, with its associated research, teaching and rehearsal facilities, will house the Department of Music and will complete t... Demolition Underway at St Georges in the Jewellery Quarter
August 5 2009
Property developer Chord Deeley has appointed Birmingham-based demolition contractor DSM to carry out clearance works at its St Georges' site in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.
The contract, which will be completed in early September, includes the d... Amey Chooses Colmore Plaza for International Design Hub
August 3 2009
Amey, one of the UK’s leading public services companies, is forging ahead with plans to open a new International Design Hub in Birmingham, selecting Colmore Plaza as its preferred location as announced at the MIPIM property show earlier this ye... Birmingham's Vsitor Economy Holds Firm
July 31 2009
Birmingham’s huge tourist economy is holding firm during difficult times, according to a report revealing that the number of people visit the city is remaining steady.
Last year Birmingham attracted almost quarter of a million more tourists wh... Something's Brewing in the Jewellery Quarter
July 28 2009
Chord Deeley has kick-started the marketing of its Kettleworks office development with the appointment of GBR and DTZ.
The joint agents will be responsible for securing tenants for the 220,000 sq ft/20,438 sq m premises, which is phase one of Chord ... New Jumbo Jet Flights to Athens and Onward to Jeddah Announced From Birmingham
July 26 2009
Hellenic Imperial Airways and Birmingham International Airport are pleased to announce that from Saturday 25th July a new weekly service will begin between Birmingham and Athens, with onward connections to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. This new weekl... Are you looking for a job?
July 23 2009
Then come to 'Futures: jobs for Birmingham and the West Midlands' event at the Trinity Suite at Villa Park, Birmingham from 10.00am-4.00pm on 24 and 25 July 2009.
This free two-day event features Birmingham and West Midlands employers who are lookin... New Jumbo Jet Flights to Athens and Onward to Jeddah Announced From Birmingham
July 22 2009
Hellenic Imperial Airways and Birmingham International Airport are pleased to announce that from Saturday 25th July a new weekly service will begin between Birmingham and Athens, with onward connections to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. This new weekl... Jewellery Quarter's Golden Future Unveiled
June 10 2009
Dramatic designs for a new £1.5 million square at the heart of Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter were unveiled today by Birmingham City Council after the public were asked to help choose which of six different proposals should get the go-... BBC on Hustle in Birmingham
June 5 2009
‘Hustle’, the BBC television drama, is relocating to the West Midlands following investment by Screen WM through the Advantage Media Production Fund, which is supported by Advantage West Midlands.
Screen WM is investing in the next serie... Thousands of International Visitors to Descend on Birmingham
June 3 2009
Despite the challenging conditions currently affecting the global economy, thousands of visitors from all over the world will descend on Birmingham in June to attend one of the biggest conventions to be held in the UK for 20 years.
More than 18,000 ... Birmingham International Airport Welcomes New Service to Philadelphia
May 15 2009
Birmingham International Airport has welcomed the inaugural service by US Airways to Philadelphia.
The new, seasonal 5-times-weekly service is the first direct link between Birmingham and Philadelphia, and gives passengers another route to dest... Travelodge Opens 100-Bed Hotel in Newhall Square in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
May 13 2009
Phase One of developer RO St Bernards' £65 million mixed-use scheme, Newhall Square, is now complete with a 100-bedroom Travelodge on the site open for business.
The Jewellery Quarter based development, home to the former science museum, will ... Quintain Secures Early Development for Eastside
May 11 2009
Quintain Estates & Development plc has exchanged contracts with Hotel La Tour for the long leasehold disposal of Plot 4 at City Park Gate, which is located next to Moor Street Station at the gateway to the Eastside regeneration area in Birmingham... Planners Unanimous on £160million Jewellery Quarter Scheme
May 8 2009
Birmingham planners have unanimously approved proposals for the biggest development in the Jewellery Quarter for more than 200 years.
Developer Chord Deeley's £160million St Georges scheme, which includes new office space, homes, hotels, shops... Birmingham Offices Take the Lead With Sustainability
May 5 2009
Birmingham is leading the way in comparison to other UK cities when it comes to delivering sustainable office buildings, according to research announced this week.
The ‘Regional Reality’ report from leading property consultant GVA Grimle... Emirates Boosts Capacity from Birmingham Airport
April 9 2009
Emirates Airline is increasing the number of Business Class seats out of Birmingham by 39 per cent this summer.
From June 1, the award-winning international carrier is introducing a second state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300ER on its twice-daily service... Nissan hydrogen car fuels up on region's innovation
March 27 2009
A pioneering green fuel filling station in Birmingham has attracted the Nissan X-Trail FCV (hydrogen fuel cell vehicle), which recently topped up during a test drive in the Midlands.
The global vehicle manufacturer wanted to extend the length of its... Survivors boost for Film Birmingham
March 19 2009
Birmingham's growing reputation as a film and television capital has been further enhanced with the news that hit BBC TV drama series Survivors is moving to the city.
Following talks with the City Council's Film Birmingham office, supported by Scree... New Amritsar Service for Birmingham International Airport
March 17 2009
A twice weekly flight will start on Saturday 4th April, from Birmingham to the northern India city of Amritsar. The flight will operate by brand new airlines, Akal Air, which will operate a 228-seater Boeing 757 200, departing Birmingham on Wednesday... Amey has Designs on International Hub in Birmingham
March 11 2009
Support services company Amey has announced its intention to open a 70,000 sq ft International Design Hub in Birmingham, pulling together 250 staff currently located in the city into one location and creating up to 500 jobs over the next two to three... Birmingham - Global City with a Local Heart Is OPEN FOR BUSINESS
March 10 2009
Welcome to Birmingham at MIPIM 2009 and your gateway to a host of development opportunities in a city that is OPEN FOR BUSINESS.
While chill winds blow through the global property market, Birmingham has another £6 BILLION worth of development ... Cancer Research UK Launches First Super Cancer Centre in Birmingham
February 20 2009
On Thursday 19th February, Birmingham became the first link in a unique chain of Cancer Research UK Centres to be launched round the country.
These cancer centres will draw together world class research and areas of medical expertise to achieve... January Passenger Figures from Birmingham International Airport
February 14 2009
During January Birmingham International Airport handled 561,648 travellers through its two terminals, including 469,412 scheduled passengers and 92,236 charter passengers.
Paul Kehoe, Birmingham Airport’s Chief Executive Officer, explains: &ld... Lord Mayor welcomes Capsticks to Birmingham
February 12 2009
Capsticks Solicitors LLP marked the opening of its new office in Birmingham at 35 Newhall Street with a launch event held at Hotel du Vin on Thursday 12 February where The Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor Chauhdry Abdul Rashid JP and his wife, Sha... Hat-Trick of Michelin Stars for Birmingham
January 22 2009
Three of the city’s best chefs have been awarded coveted Michelin stars for their cooking.
The 2009 Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland includes Birmingham chefs Richard Turner for his new Harborne restaurant, Glynn Purnell for Purnel... A Busy End to a Record Year for Birmingham Airport "No Room for Complacency"
January 14 2009
Birmingham International Airport had another record month in December, following November’s record. A total of 598,123 passengers travelled through Birmingham, taking advantage of the great routes it has to offer. There were 508,397... Seasons Greetings
December 23 2008
We'd like to take this opportunity to wish you all compliments of the season and a Happy New Year. Everyone here at Locate in Birmingham is looking forward to bigger and better things in 2009.... Birmingham International Airport Pier Starts to Take Shape
December 18 2008
The last piece of steel frame for the main building of the International Pier Project was installed at Birmingham Airport today. The building is being constructed to provide the Airport with state-of-the-art facilities to handle increasing demand, an... New Turkish Airlines Service Takes off from Birmingham International Airport
December 16 2008
Birmingham International Airport has today (Monday) celebrated the Inaugural Turkish Airlines service to Istanbul. The flight will operate five times a week from Birmingham and provides Midlanders with the opportunity to fly from their local airport ... Record November for Passenger Figures Birmingham Airport
December 15 2008
Birmingham International Airport is celebrating its busiest ever November after figures released recently confirmed that the Midlands’ premier airport is continuing to defy the current economic uncertainty. During the month the Airpor... AWM Grant Completes £29million Funding of Birmingham's LG Arena
December 9 2008
The final piece of funding has been secured for the £29million refurbishment of Birmingham’s LG Arena, it was announced today.
Regional development agency Advantage West Midlands has confirmed it will grant £3million towards the mu... Birmingham International Airport Reports on Delivering its Promises
December 3 2008
As the Region awaits a decision on Birmingham Airport’s long term future, the Airport has released a report on how it has continued to meet its promises over the last year. It also sets out minimum future environmental targets and commitments t... Birmingham's Lasan Restaurant Celebrates Awards Success at Asian Business Awards
November 28 2008
Lasan Restaurant has added to its list of award-wins following a triumph at this year's Institute of Asian Business Awards.
Lasan picked up the award for 'Best Hospitality Business of the Year' at a recent ceremony held at the ICC, Birmingham. Over ... GVA Secures the Double at Insider Property Awards
November 26 2008
It was a great night for GVA Grimley's Birmingham office, which picked up the Office Agent of the Year award at last night's West Midlands Property Awards at the Hilton Metropole. GVA's Malcolm Gloster backed this up by taking the Personality of the ... New Appointment at Aston Science Park to Build up Life Sciences Offer
November 25 2008
Birmingham, UK: Aston Science Park announced that it has appointed Dr. David Hardman as its new Chief Operating Officer and leader of its Life Sciences Cluster. Dr. Hardman joins the leadership team at Aston Science Park from Babraham Bioscienc... Birmingham Represented Within UK Delegation at Bahrain Conference
November 24 2008
Some of the UK’s top financial services companies will descend on Bahrain from 23 to 25 November to showcase the UK’s expertise in Islamic finance at the 15th World Islamic Banking Conference. In particular, Locate in Birmingham, Birmingh... Innovative Westside Partnership Set to Build on £1.8billion of Investment
November 21 2008
A consortium of influential Birmingham developers and Birmingham City Council have today announced an innovative partnership aimed at promoting the city’s Westside and building on the £1.8billion of investment already seen in this area ov... Plans For UK's First Nappy Recycling Plant Revealed
October 30 2008
Knowaste, the world’s leading developer of recycling technologies for nappies and personal care products, is revealing its plans to build the UK’s first nappy recycling plant in Tyseley.
Proposals for a 42,000 sq ft plant at the former A... Triumphant Win for Lasan at British Curry Awards
October 29 2008
For the second year running Lasan restaurant in St Paul's Square in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, has walked away with the 2008 British Curry Award at a stunning ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane in London.
The British Curry Awards ... US Airways Announces Birmingham – Philadelphia
October 27 2008
Birmingham International Airport is celebrating the news that US Airways, the fifth largest US airline, will start flights to Philadelphia from summer 2009. Starting on 13th May 2009, the new service will operate daily until the end of September, off... New Chief Executive Appointed at Aston Science Park
October 17 2008
Birmingham’s internationally-acclaimed Aston Science Park announced today that it had appointed John Cronin as its new Chief Executive Officer.
John Cronin, currently Non Executive Director and Advisor to various technology companies tak... Birmingham Built for Business
September 29 2008
At a time when the national and international economic and business climate is less than positive, Birmingham is launching a campaign to demonstrate the mood of confidence emanating from the city.
The campaign will focus on Birmingham’s invest... New Airline is Formed: "Bilga Air" to Launch Birmingham-Amritsar
September 17 2008
From 9th October 2008, holiday-makers and those wishing to visit friends and family will be able to take advantage of new direct flights between Birmingham and the golden city of Amritsar in Northern India. Brand new operator, ‘Bilga Air&... College of Law In Birmingham Gets Green Light for £5.5 Million Extension
September 16 2008
The College of Law in Birmingham has got the go-ahead for a £5.5 million building extension as demand for its legal training services soars.
Birmingham City Council's Planning Committee has just approved proposals for the four-story extension ... Busiest Month Ever at Birmingham International Airport
September 12 2008
Birmingham International Airport is celebrating a slice of history, after August saw the highest number of passengers ever pass through the Airport in a single month, surpassing the previous best set in August 2005.
The region’s gateway to the... Delivering the Vision at The NEC Group Media Lunch
September 11 2008
The NEC Group’s vision of discovering the future came to life at its media lunch on the 10th September as the business revealed both the name of the planned £90million Leisure and Entertainment Complex and brand new visuals of the LG Aren... Birmingham's Filini Bar & Restaurant Shortlisted For National Award
August 28 2008
Filini Bar & Restaurant at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Birmingham has been shortlisted for the equivalent of the hotel Oscars in this year’s Catey Awards, run by Caterer & Hotelkeeper magazine.
The Filini team is among four finalists from ... Birmingham International Airport Celebrates Three New Passenger Records in July
August 12 2008
Birmingham International Airport handled 1,036,135 passengers during July, becoming the highest month of July on record and smashing through the million passenger barrier for the first time in 2008. During the month, 718,958 scheduled passengers and ... Turkish Airlines Announces New Birmingham Operation
August 8 2008
Birmingham International Airport is pleased to welcome another high calibre major global network carrier - Turkish Airlines - which has confirmed that it will commence services to Istanbul from 15th December. The new service will offer Midlands trave... 1.5 million Extra Visitors Provide Boost for Birmingham
August 6 2008
Birmingham enjoyed a bumper year in 2007, with 1.5m people more visiting the city than in 2006.
The figures, compiled by Marketing Birmingham through its annual visitor survey, show that 31.9m people came to Birmingham last year for leisure and spen... Birmingham City Council announces Netherlands based Mecanoo as Library of Birmingham Architect
August 5 2008
Mecanoo was today revealed by City Council Leader, Councillor Mike Whitby, as the architect chosen to design Birmingham’s new library, integrated with Birmingham Repertory Theatre (The REP) in Centenary Square.
The Netherlands-based arch... Production Of MGTF LE 500 Starts at Longbridge
August 4 2008
For the first time since 2005 volume production of cars is now in progress at the MG factory in Longbridge, Birmingham. Production of the MGTF LE500 has commenced, as planned, at the beginning of August 2008. It’s a major milestone on the... Full Steam Ahead for Redevelopment of Former Museum in Birmingham
July 31 2008
Developer ROSB has unveiled its designs for the transformation of the former Science Museum's engine hall at its Newhall Square development.
The images show how the former engine hall, which once housed a display of different steam engines, will bec... Barclays To Occupy One Snowhill In Birmingham
July 24 2008
Barclays Commercial Bank is moving its main Midlands headquarters to the prestigious Snowhill development in central Birmingham.
It has acquired over 98,000 sq ft of new office space from Ballymore, the international property development company, ... New Government Agency Heading This Way
July 9 2008
Following the announcement this week that yet another Government agency is to relocate the West Midlands, bringing more than 350 jobs, Birmingham City Council's inward investment agency, Locate in Birmingham, is set to showcase exactly what the&... Birmingham Grasps Islamic Finance Future
July 8 2008
While concerns about the state of ‘conventional’ banking may be prevalent in the current economic climate one sector bucking the trend, especially in Birmingham, is the Islamic banking industry.
Building upon its recent successes in attracting m... Life's Good At Birmingham NEC Arena
July 7 2008
Birmingham’s iconic NEC Arena is to have a new look and name through a £28 million funding package that includes a major sponsorship deal with global electronic giants LG.
The concert and event venue, which welcomes one million visitors every yea... Pioneering International Research Institute To Launch At Aston University
June 27 2008
A new pioneering research institute will be launched at Aston University on Monday 30th June 2008, paving the way for world class research into all aspects of bioenergy. The European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) will carry out international re... Indian Business Leaders Keen to Return to Birmingham Following Successful Talks
June 24 2008
INDIAN business leaders have committed to return to Birmingham on an annual basis, following a highly successful meeting this week with Birmingham City Council leader Mike Whitby.Following the meeting held in the International Convention Centre, memb...
Birmingham International Airport Starts £45M Modernisation
June 19 2008
Birmingham International Airport has begun the construction of a massive £45 million state-of-the-art extension to Terminal One. The new 'International Pier' will replace the current out-dated facility constructed in 1984. It is the sing... Birmingham Voted Best European Business Environment
June 18 2008
Another first for Birmingham, as the city is ranked as the 'best business environment' in Europe and one of the top three 'most dynamic European cities' when it comes to encouraging entrepreneurship, Birmingham City Council Leader, Councillor Mike Wh... Emirates Adding Guangzhou to BHX Destinations
June 7 2008
International airline, Emirates, will be adding Guangzhou to it's list of destinations from Birmingham International Airport. The ancient city of Guangzhou, now China's economic powerhouse, will join Emirates' sprawling six-continent non-st... Birmingham and Chicago to Exchange Employment Strategies in 'Sister City' Week
June 5 2008
BIRMINGHAM City Council representatives will be sharing success stories in raising employment when they meet with counterparts in Chicago, as part of a packed week of events to celebrate the American city's 'International Sister City Week'.
Taking ... Birmingham Takes Sustainability Messages to Chicago Businesses
June 4 2008
Key representatives from Birmingham City Council and Birmingham businesses, led by the Cabinet Member for Regeneration Councillor Neville Summerfield, will be in Chicago this week. They will be there to discuss the impact of sustainability on corpora... Aston Science Park Chief Executive Chooses "Milestone Year" to Announce his Retirement
June 2 2008
A leading "champion" of entrepreneurship in the West Midlands, who has played a major role in the development and growth of Birmingham as a knowledge-based economy, announced his impending retirement as chief executive of Aston Science Park.
Award-w... Eastside Locks Vision Comes tTo Life With Planning Submission
May 29 2008
Eastside Locks - the £450 million mixed use regeneration scheme located in Birmingham city centre - moved a step closer today when an outline planning submission was made. The £1.8 billion Arlington Business Parks Partnership fund (ABPP),... Birmingham Climate Change Festival 31st May - 8 June 2008
May 27 2008
Every age has its challenge. Ours is climate change. We need to scrap the talk of gloom and sacrifice, and find new ways to create a greener, smarter, fairer and more beautiful city. That's why we're starting with a festival.
Birmingham, pioneer of... Credit Suisse strengthens commitment to the Midlands with a new office in Birmingham
May 22 2008
Credit Suisse is pleased to announce the opening of an office in Birmingham. The establishment of the new office confirms Credit Suisse's long-term commitment to the importance of our clients in the Midlands region. This regional expansion in the Uni... Topping Out at Eleven Brindleyplace Signals the Home Straight for New Office Building
May 19 2008
Argent and HBG Construction hosted a topping out ceremony at Eleven Brindleyplace, marking a symbolic milestone in the life of the award-winning development's newest landmark office building.
The ceremony was attended by representatives from the com... Birmingham named No.1 Shopping City Outside London
May 16 2008
Birmingham has been named the top shopping city outside London's West End for the fourth year in a row.
More than £2 billion was spent in the city's shops in the last 12 months, up £90 million on the figure from the previous year, accord... Birmingham's New Look Rotunda Revealed
May 13 2008
Following two and a half years of anticipation, Birmingham's most iconic
building is being revealed in all of its new glory.
The first glimpse of the new-look Rotunda reveals a total transformation of
the city's famous cylindrical tower into 2... Birmingham Contact Centre Network Event
April 30 2008
Birmingham Contact Centre Network Group's next event has been scheduled for 5th June 2008 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground.
The Contact Centre Network is hosted by Locate in Birmingham and is themed around developing self-awareness and interper... Wragge & Co. Sign up for Snowhill Offices
April 25 2008
Wragge & Co LLP has signed up to new office premises in Birmingham. The firm will move into Two Snowhill, part of the city's £500 million gateway site being developed by Ballymore Properties, in 2011. It has secured up to 250,000 sq ft spac... The University of Birmingham Opens England's Only Hydrogen Fuelling Station
April 22 2008
The University of Birmingham unveiled the only hydrogen gas fuelling station in England on its Edgbaston campus on Thursday 17 April 2008.
The Air Products Series 100 fuelling station is situated at the University's Department of Chemical Engineeri... Birmingham Leads the UK's 'Wireless City' League
April 17 2008
Use of Wi-Fi technology in Birmingham has increased dramatically since its launch and the city has emerged as the leading regional wireless city in the UK. Use of Birmingham's wireless or 'wi-fi' broadband network is up by more th... Express by Holiday Inn for Birmingham's Edgbaston Mill Scheme
March 26 2008
Calthorpe Estates, the award-winning property development and investment company, has strengthened Birmingham's hotel offering by securing Express by Holiday Inn for their new £100 million retail and leisure development, Edgbaston Mill.
A new ... Birmingham Top for Regeneration
March 13 2008
Birmingham and the West Midlands have topped a recent regeneration poll, with the region having more regeneration developments ongoing than any other area outside of London and the South East.
The survey, carried out by Regeneration and Renewal Maga... Birmingham MIPIM 2008 - We'll See You There!
March 10 2008
Birmingham continues to lead the way with major regeneration and development schemes, with investment over the next 10 years in the region of £17 billion. A young, forward thinking city, Birmingham has a 20-year vision for sustainable developme... Birmingham Tops Clinton's Bill on Climate Change
March 6 2008
Former US President Bill Clinton and global IT giant CISCO Systems joined forces in San Francisco today to invite Birmingham to become one of the world's leading authorities on developing environmentally friendly 'smart' homes and communities as a me... Birmingham's Big City Plan Revealed as Consultation Begins
March 4 2008
An exciting 20-year vision for the future of Birmingham City Centre was unveiled by Birmingham City Council today as it launched a consultation document on its much anticipated 'Big City Plan'.
Developed by leading UK urban designers, Urban Initiati... St Modwen Begins Next Phase of Preparation Work at Longbridge
March 3 2008
An army of excavators is on site and set to remediate enough soil to fill the Royal Albert Hall more than twice over as the next phase of preparation work gets under way at the former MG Rover site at Longbridge.
The extensive investigation and grou... Colmore Plaza Officially Launches to the City
February 28 2008
The highly anticipated office building Colmore Plaza has reached completion and officially launched in Birmingham today (Thursday 28th February).
The world-class building has set the standard for office development in the city with its superior spe... Hammonds Kick-Starts £10m Office Overhaul With Pettifer Construction
February 21 2008
Hammonds has kick-started the £10m overhaul of its central Birmingham office with the help of Warwickshire-based Pettifer Construction.
Pettifer will steer the international law firm through an ambitious refurbishment programme that will trans... Government Invests £400m to Transform Birmingham New Street Station
February 12 2008
The Government is investing almost £400m to transform Birmingham New Street station and make journeys easier for millions of passengers, the Transport Secretary, Ruth Kelly, announced today.
The Government has provided all the funding grants ... Birmingham's Metro Extensions Have Potential to Bring Thousands of New Jobs
February 6 2008
Two proposed Midland Metro tram routes in Birmingham and the Black Country could create up to 5,300 sustainable new jobs and boost the region's economy by an extra £178 million a year.
Those are the findings of an independent economic report d... First Time Win for Future Barristers at Birmingham College of Law
January 29 2008
The College of Law held its annual business game final this week and for the first time the winning team consisted of future barristers studying The Bar Vocational Course running for the first year at The Birmingham Centre.
The winning team - B03s -... Birmingham International Airport Announces Daily Flights to Hamburg
January 22 2008
Lufthansa has announced the start of a new daily service between Birmingham and Hamburg, adding to the existing capacity from Birmingham International Airport to the German business and leisure destination. The flight will operate Monday to Sat... Birmingham City Law Firms Promise Over £350,000 to College of Law/Sutton Trust Diversity Scheme
January 18 2008
Five leading law firms have pledged more than £350,000 over the next five years to help finance a major new £2m initiative to attract fresh talent to the legal profession. Allen and Overy, DLA Piper, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Linkla... Ryanair Announces Expansion at Birmingham International Airport
January 17 2008
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) is delighted that Ryanair has chosen the Airport as its 25th base.It will be operating a fleet of environmentally-efficient Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Birmingham which will deliver 20 new routes to Girona (Bar... West Midlands Welcomes its First Bar Course at the College of Law, Birmingham
January 15 2008
The College of Law, Birmingham, welcomed its first intake of Bar Vocational Course (BVC) students this month. This will be the first time that aspiring barristers have been able to study in the West Midlands for the Bar qualification.
To celeb... Birmingham Internation Airport Announces Record December Passenger Figures
January 10 2008
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) handled a record 587,760 passengers during December, 2.3% more than the same month in 2006 and the highest number of passengers to ever travel through the Airport in the month of December. This brought the ... Planning Grant for £160m Jewellery Quarter Scheme
January 8 2008
Developer Chord Deeley has been given the green light to commence a £160 million mixed-use scheme in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.
City planners gave the thumbs up to scheme, called St Georges, which is set to create a vibrant new living an... Seasons Greetings
December 27 2007
Locate in Birmingham wish you all a peaceful and prosperous New Year. ... Seasons Greetings
December 24 2007
Seasons Greetings from the Locate in Birmingham team.... Birmingham's Radisson SAS Hotel has Quality at its Heart!
December 21 2007
Birmingham's Radisson SAS Hotel has become the first business in the whole of the West Midlands to be awarded two Quality at Heart honours - both of them gold.
The First Class international hotel picked up Gold Standards for its high level of servic... Birmingham's 'Outstanding' Filini Restaurant Wins National Award - its Second Accolade of the Year
December 20 2007
It has carved out an enviable reputation in the Midlands for serving up contemporary, authentic Italian cuisine in chic surroundings and is about to serve up its Christmas-with-a-Mediterranean-twist menu. Now Birmingham's Filini restaurant has landed... Fort Dunlop Exceeds all Expectations as it Celebrates First Birthday
December 18 2007
Award-winning property developer Urban Splash has today announced that the building's target lettings have been achieved two years earlier than anticipated and just a year from its opening date.
With the announcement today that two new tenants have ... Birmingham Clinical Research Academy is UK First
December 13 2007
The University of Birmingham and University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust have announced that they are to join forces to establish a world-class medical, technology research and training academy in the city - the UK's Harvard.
The Birming... Birmingham International Airport Passenger Figures for November
December 11 2007
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) handled 610,216 passengers during November, including 511,481 scheduled passengers and 98,735 charter passengers spread across the two passenger terminals; an increase of 2.2% over the previous year.
Joe Kelly,... Baskerville House Welcomes First Tenants as Further Letting is Secured
December 7 2007
Targetfollow has secured another high profile tenant to its landmark office development, Baskerville House.
Tilney Private Wealth Management, part of Deutsche Bank, is set to take 5,533 sq ft (514 sq m) on the ground floor of the building.
Th... Green Light for £150m Irish Quarter Makeover
December 6 2007
Irish developer The Naus Group has been given the green light to commence a £150million development in Digbeth, Birmingham.
City planners gave the mixed use scheme, called Connaught Square, the thumbs up this morning (6 December, 2007).
The... Catapult Backs Cancer Treatment Company
November 30 2007
The Birmingham office of Catapult Venture Managers has invested £250,000 into Michelson Diagnostics (MDL), a company that is developing pioneering technology for cancer diagnosis and treatment.
West Midlands-based MDL has raised a total of &p... World Famous Christmas Market Returns
November 20 2007
The world's largest authentic German Christmas market to be staged outside Germany or Austria has once again returned to Birmingham this year with more than 90 festive stalls set to bring a truly festive experience to the city centre.
The Frank... West Midlands Property Awards 2007
November 19 2007
Departing Advantage West Midlands chief executive John Edwards was named as Property Personality of the Year at last night's Insider West Midlands Property Awards. The sell-out event, held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, saw awards being handed o... Calthorpe Estates Win Sustainable Development of the Year Award
November 16 2007
Property developers and investors Calthorpe Estates scooped the prestigious 'Sustainable Development of the Year' award at the annual West Midlands Insider Property Awards for their £2.2 million office scheme, 19 George Road in Edgbaston.
The... Locate in Birmingham Champions Diversity at UK's Major Civil Service Awards
November 15 2007
Locate in Birmingham, the City's inward investment agency were the proud sponsors of the Diversity category at the Whitehall and Westminster World Civil Service Awards 2007 held at Lancaster House in London as part of their campaign to attract public...
Birmingham Style Awards
November 2 2007
The inaugural Birmingham Style Awards were held on Thursday 1st November at The Macdonald Burlington Hotel. Congratulations to all the winners.
Birmingham's Best High Street Retailer - Topshop
Birmingham's Best Overall Shopping Venue - Bullr... Birmingham to Host Labour Party Spring Conference 2008
October 22 2007
Birmingham has been chosen to host the Labour Party Spring Conference in 2008, in a further boost to raising the city's profile for hosting major events. This is the third political conference that Birmingham has won this year, in joint bids by Marke... Birmingham Unveils £193m Proposals for New Library Joined to REP
October 17 2007
Proposals to develop a new £193 million Library of Birmingham on a shared site with the world famous Birmingham Repertory Theatre (The REP) have been unveiled today by Birmingham City Council Leader, Mike Whitby.
This groundbreaking project wi... Work Begins on £40 Million Sustainable Grade A Office Scheme
October 15 2007
Work has commenced on site for the £40 million Grade A office scheme, Calthorpe House - one of Birmingham's most environmentally friendly commercial buildings.
The 105,600 sq ft (9,810 sq m) development, which was recently awarded a BREEAM* '... Edgbaston Office Scoops Prestigious Industry Award
October 11 2007
19 George Road, Calthorpe Estates' £2.2 million contemporary office building in Edgbaston, has won a top industry award from the UK's leading office industry organisation, the British Council for Offices (BCO).
The 12,545 sq ft scheme, tailore... Locate in Birmingham celebrates India's 60th year of Independence with the country's largest financial institution
October 10 2007
The City's inward investment agency - Locate in Birmingham - celebrated India's 60th year of independence with one of Birmingham's newest independent financial organisations - State Bank of India. The event held at the Council House on 10 Octob... Highly Commended Award for Birmingham International Airport
October 5 2007
Birmingham International Airport has been celebrating after being highly commended for the OAG Airport Marketing Award, in the category of 'Airports with between 5 -10 million passengers'. The commendation was made at the yearly Routes conferen... Fort Dunlop Provides New Home for Birmingham Post & Mail
October 4 2007
The Birmingham Post and Mail Ltd has this week announced plans to relocate to
the newly redeveloped Fort Dunlop, taking the entire 53,582 sq ft sixth floor of
the iconic building.
Having been based in Birmingham city centre for the past 150 ye... New Name, New Era: Birmingham City University Plans for Substantial Growth and Development
October 3 2007
Birmingham City University is the new name unveiled today for the former University of Central England in Birmingham.The move follows extensive consultation with students, staff and key university stakeholders, who were asked to vote on three alterna... Midlands Consortium Delighted to be Chosen to Host £1 Billion Energy Institute
September 21 2007
Representatives from the Midlands Consortium - including the University of Birmingham - say they are absolutely delighted by today's announcement that the group has been chosen to host a new £1 billion national institute to develop cleaner ener... The Sky's the Limit at Birmingham's Rotunda
September 18 2007
A key stage in the rebirth of Birmingham's Rotunda was marked today with a topping out ceremony on the landmark's rooftop.
The award winning developer behind the icon, Urban Splash, whose construction arm U07rban Splash Build is the main cont... Birmingham International Airport Reaches its Million Passenger Milestone in August
September 17 2007
August has proved to be an exceptionally busy month for Birmingham International Airport with over one million passengers using the Airport to escape the rainy British weather for sunnier climes.
The Airport handled a total of 1,005,484 people in i... Arena Central Plans to be Submitted
September 14 2007
Construction work on Birmingham's long-awaited Arena Central development - a scheme which will include the iconic 50-storey V Building tower - could begin early in 2008.
The timetable was outlined yesterday by Keith Miller, chief executive of privat... 10th ArtsFest Returns with Fanfare and Fireworks for Birmingham!
September 13 2007
Fireworks, fanfares and behind-the scene tours will herald the return of ArtsFest, now in its 10th year. The country's largest free arts festival, which is organised by Birmingham City Council, will take place on Friday 14 - Sunday 16 September 2007.... Hospital's Health Education Programme has International Launch in Birmingham
September 11 2007
Around 300 health professionals from across the UK descended on Birmingham on Friday for the launch of an International Health Education programme developed at Sutton Coldfield's Good Hope Hospital.
The Survive Sepsis training course has been desig... Construction to Commence on 'Eco Excellent' Calthorpe House
September 7 2007
Calthorpe House, the £40 million BREEAM* 'EXCELLENT' rated Grade A office building, will commence construction this month.
The 105,600 sq ft (9,810 sq m) scheme will be built by HBG Construction, raising the bar for sustainable office accommo... Birmingham Appoints Masterplanner
September 6 2007
A consortium led by leading UK urban designers, Urban Initiatives, has been unveiled as the winning bidder chosen to create and shape Birmingham City Council's groundbreaking City Centre Masterplan.
The largest ever plan of its kind in the UK, the M... Work Starts on One of Birmingham's Largest Public Squares
September 5 2007
Work has commenced on one of Birmingham's biggest public squares as part of the creation of the £100 million retail and leisure destination, Edgbaston Mill.
Situated opposite the world-famous Edgbaston Cricket Ground, the 20,000 sq ft square,... Birmingham's Sister Cities Welcome New Air Link
September 3 2007
Mike Whitby joins Air France's inaugural service from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Birmingham City Council Leader Mike Whitby today welcomed the new scheduled link between the 'Sisters Cities' of Birmingham and Lyon, as he flew direc... Joint Partners Finalise Development Agreement to Deliver £450 Million Ventureast Scheme at Eastside
August 22 2007
International property group Goodman, on behalf of the Arlington Business Parks Partnership fund, alongside joint venture partners Birmingham City Council and Advantage West Midlands, has signed the development agreement outlining their commitment to... National Exhibition Centre £40 Million Investment Programme is Well Underway
August 20 2007
The NEC's £40 million Venue Improvement Programme is now in full swing and with more than three quarters of the development already complete the venue is showcasing a brand new look and feel for visitors to enjoy.
The improvement programme, wh... Birmingham Chosen to Host 2010 European Gymnastics Championships
August 16 2007
Birmingham has been chosen as the host city for The European Championships in Men's and Women's Team and Individual Artistic Gymnastics 2010.
The European Union of Gymnastics (UEG) has announced that the prestigious event - the third largest in the ... £150 Million Make-Over Planned for Digbeth
August 14 2007
A 4.544 acre/1.839 hectare site in Digbeth, Birmingham, is to get a multi-million pound makeover, breathing new life into the city's run-down Irish Quarter.
Dublin-based developer The Naus Group has submitted a planning application for a £150... LDV Receives National Award
August 8 2007
LDV is celebrating after receiving the national accolade of UK Company of the Year 2007 from the Institute of Transport Management.
The Birmingham-based company was honoured by the Institute for an outstanding achievement business turnaround fightin... Glenn Howells Architects Among the Contenders for the RIBA's prestigious Stirling Prize Announced
July 31 2007
Glenn Howells Architects, which has an office in Birmingham, is among the final six architects shortlisted for the Stirling Prize. Glenn Howells have already been involved in a number of award-winning developments. These include the Custard... Birmingham's Creative Top Ten
July 27 2007
Winners were unveiled in this year's Creative City Awards on 19 July 2007 at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham. Ten awards were presented with the top prize handed to Jewellery Quarter-based Green Room Retail which specialises in retail... The Midlands Property Awards 2007
July 26 2007
Last week's inaugural Midlands Property Awards, organised by Property Week and in association with English Partnerships, celebrated the best from the property industry across the region.
Over 900 people attended the awards at the International Conve... Gambling Commission celebrates first anniversary in Birmingham
July 19 2007
19 July 2007…Today, the Gambling Commission celebrates its first birthday with a cake presented by the deputy leader of Birmingham City Council, Councillor Paul Tilsley and the Locate in Birmingham team.
The move to Birmingham by the Gambling... June Passenger Figures are up at Birmingham International Airport
July 13 2007
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) handled 911,227 passengers during June, including 601,270 scheduled passengers and 309,957 charter passengers spread across the two passenger terminals; an increase of 2.2% over the previous year.Joe Kelly, Acti... easyJet to Launch operations from Birmingham International Airport and Expands Ski Services
July 11 2007
easyJet, Europe's leading low-fares airline, today announced plans to commence operations at Birmingham International Airport with the introduction of two new routes connecting Birmingham with Geneva and Grenoble.
The new daily service to Geneva, wi... Whoosh Announces Newquay Service from Birmingham International Airport
July 6 2007
Whoosh, the scheduled carrier which started services to Dundee on the 29th May has announced another new route from Birmingham International Airport. Newquay will be added to Whoosh's portfolio of routes from 28th July.Three weekly flights will... Shortlist announced for the Third Annual Birmingham Creative City Awards
July 3 2007
Over seventy entries were received from a wide variety of creative businesses for this year's Creative City Awards.
From all the entries received the Creative City Awards judging panel has short-listed 16 companies to be nominated to receive one of ... Business Forum to Open up Chinese Markets
June 29 2007
Leader of Birmingham City Council, Mike Whitby, was be joined by Chinese Ambassador to the UK, Her Excellency Madame Fu Ying, on Tuesday (26th June) to launch an innovative new business forum designed to promote Anglo-Chinese trade opportunities.
Le... Birmingham to Host the 100th Rotary International Convention for World's Largest Service Organisation
June 28 2007
Birmingham looks set to welcome 25,000 Rotary International Convention delegates in 2009 after a successful bid to host the 100th Rotary International Convention was awarded by the Rotary International Board of Directors today.
The 100th Rotary Inte... It's a 'Nobel' Affair for The Hub in Birmingham, as it Officially Opens for Business
June 26 2007
PRUPIM, one of the UK's leading real estate investment managers, is planning a special ceremony to mark the official opening of the Witton-based £150million distribution and industrial site, The Hub. The launch will also include the naming of t... Birmingham Achieves Award for Best Airport
June 25 2007
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) has won the Airports Council International (ACI) Award for the Best Airport in Europe in the category of 5-10 million passengers. ACI is the only worldwide professional association of airport operators, of which... NHS Chief to Unveil Perfect Prescription for Students
June 20 2007
An award-winning health faculty building where students have the run of 'state of the art' mock wards and an operating theatre was officially opened by the Chief Executive of the NHS, David Nicholson on Friday, 15th June 2007.
The Seacole ... Air France Launches New Service From Birmingham to Lyon
June 18 2007
Air France will launch a new twice daily service between Birmingham and Lyon commencing 3rd September 2007. The route will be operated by Britair in a CRJ 50 seater aircraft.
As well as linking these two major cities there will also be the potentia... Dame Kelly Launches University of Birmingham's £16 Million Sport and Exercise-Science Building
June 15 2007
The University of Birmingham's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences entered a new era on Thursday 14 June, when Dame Kelly Holmes officially opened the School's £16.4 million home.
The double Olympic champion will unveiled the new build... New Construction Company Established to Build Birmingham's The Cube
June 13 2007
Birmingham Development Company (BDC), the development team behind The Mailbox, announced today it has established its own construction company to build out the highly challenging second phase of the scheme and its future projects.
Build Ability Limi... Birmingham Bids for Slice of £250 Billion Banking Industry
June 1 2007
Business leaders from across the City, community representatives together with a team from Birmingham City Council met on Tuesday 29th May with colleagues from the City of London to discuss Birmingham's key role in establishing the UK as th... Birmingham Wins Bid to Stage World Champs in an Olympic Sport
May 24 2007
Birmingham, the UK's number one city for sports events, has been selected to host the World Championships in Trampoline, Tumbling and Double-Mini Trampoline in 2011.
An official bid to stage the event in Birmingham was made by British Gymnastics at ... City Leader Welcomes India's Biggest Bank to Birmingham
May 22 2007
Birmingham City Council Leader, Mike Whitby, was in Colmore Row today to mark the opening of the Birmingham branch of ICICI, India's largest bank.
Cllr Whitby welcomed the ICICI's CEO for Europe and North America, Sonjoy Chatterjee, and said that th... Birmingham's Hub Moves into Forward Gear
May 18 2007
When it comes to regeneration, many property companies just do enough to
ensure change happens - nothing more, nothing less. Often, regeneration is
a by-product of the development itself - an afterthought.
PRUPIM, one of the UK's leading... Birmingham Named Best City Centre in Marketing Awards
May 16 2007
City centre retailers are celebrating a euphoric night at the Purple Apple Awards in London, organised by the British Council of Shopping Centres (BCSC) to recognise and reward best practice in marketing.
Birmingham was named Best City Centre in the... Brand New Birmingham - Waterford Route Launched by Aer Arann
May 15 2007
Aer Arann is offering daily flights from Birmingham International Airport to Waterford in Ireland's sunny south east. Flights Depart Birmingham at 1.30pm with flights departing Waterford at 11.30am. Flights are available from £29 one way incl t... Science Museum Lives on in Art
May 9 2007
Birmingham's former Science Museum may have been demolished but its legacy will live on, thanks to a ground-breaking public arts programme.
The former museum, on Newhall Street, is to be transformed into a mixed-used scheme, called Newhall Square, ... Construction Work Starts on 45 Church Street in Birmingham
May 7 2007
Plans for Saxan Securities' speculative office development at 45 Church Street in Birmingham city centre have taken a major step forward with the start of construction work on site. The £65 million scheme, which is funded by Standard Life... Goodyear Dunlop Management Changes Increase Strategic Customer Focus
May 4 2007
Goodyear Dunlop Tyres Limited in Birmingham has announced a number of new appointments designed to strengthen the company's customer focused management team. Significantly, all but one of these appointments is as a result of internal promotions.
The... Birmingham International Airport Welcomes a New Service to Toronto With flyglobespan
May 3 2007
Flights from Birmingham from only £99 including taxes..irmingham
International Airport has welcomed a new transatlantic service to Toronto,
Canada, with award winning airline flyglobespan. Starting tomorrow
(3 May) the web-based air... Birmingham's LDV to Return to Profit
April 30 2007
Birmingham's LDV will return to profit this summer, a year after being taken over by Russian automotive group Gaz. The Washwood Heath vanmaker will recruit up to 150 extra staff this year as production levels of its award-winning Maxus range of vans,... St Modwen Seeks to Create More Job Opportunities at Longbridge
April 27 2007
St Modwen Developments Ltd is seeking planning consent to develop a range of industrial units on the former car storage site at The Cofton Centre, Longbridge, Birmingham, to meet the demand from businesses wanting to relocate to the area.... The First Letting on The Cube
April 25 2007
D&D London (Formerly Conran) confirmed today that it has exchanged contracts with Birmingham Development Company to develop a 12,000 sqft rooftop space at The Cube into a complex of restaurants with associated bars, private rooms and gardens. The... Mailbox - the UK's Largest Mixed Use Building - is up For Sale
April 23 2007
Birmingham Development Company (BDC) has placed The Mailbox, the UK's largest mixed use building on the market for sale.
The 1.5 million sq ft development has become the city's most prestigious retail, office and residential destination in the Midl... Nanjing Pledge on Production at Longbridge
April 20 2007
NANJING is aiming to produce 50,000 MGs a year at Longbridge within two years, with a workforce of up to 800, it emerged today.
Nanjing chairman Wang Hongbiao dramatically raised expectations at Longbridge with claims that production levels could be... Chair of the Local Better Regulation Office Appointed and Birmingham Announced as the Location
April 6 2007
Hilary Armstrong, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, today announced the appointment of Clive Grace as Chair of the Local Better Regulation Office (LBRO). This is the first appointment to the LBRO which is being established as part of the Governme... Wing Your Way To Waterford From Birmingham International Airport
April 5 2007
Irish Aer Arann, one of the fastest growing regional airlines in Europe, is counting down the weeks until the launch of its new service from Birmingham International Airport to Waterford in the South East of Ireland, effective from 14 May 2007.
The... World's First 'Smart' Robotic Micro-Drill Used in Surgical Operation
April 2 2007
The world's first truly robotic micro-drill has been used in a surgical operation in Birmingham, UK.
It does not have to be programmed or made to work from a computer operated by a human. It is smart. It just knows where to go and what to do. This ... Birmingham Claims Cleanest Crown
March 26 2007
Birmingham shed its image as England's second city today, 13th March, after stealing the crown of Cleanest Place in Britain from the City of London.
At the Clean Britain Awards ceremony today, run by the British Cleaning Council (BCC), Birmingham wo... International Architect Unveils Plans for Birmingham's 50 Storey Skyscraper
March 21 2007
The highly anticipated tower at Arena Central, Birmingham, has been unveiled to an international audience at MIPIM - the property industry's annual showcase in Cannes.
Being developed by Dandara, with a design team led by world class architect Eric... Birmingham Completes Big Lottery Jigsaw
March 16 2007
Birmingham becomes a focal point for distributing millions of pounds of Lottery cash today (13th March), as Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, officially opens the Big Lottery Fund's new centre in the city.
Tessa Jowell w...
Birmingham @ MIPIM
March 9 2007
Birmingham's MIPIM 2007 delegation is a true partnership between public and
private sector organisations that are committed to Birmingham's continued
success as a vibrant, multi-cultural City where people like to live, work and
play.
Led by... Birmingham International Airport Welcomes European Athletes
March 1 2007
Birmingham International Airport has given a warm welcome to European athletes arriving in the city to compete in the European Athletics Indoor Championships this weekend, 2-4 March, at the National Indoor Arena. The German team, who arrived on ... Birmingham International Airport is Turkish Delight'ed
February 21 2007
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) is delighted to announce a new route to its increasing portfolio of destinations. For the first time ever BIA will have a direct route to North Cyprus and tickets are now on sale. 'Anatolian Sky' will... RO St Bernards Strengthened by New Managing Director
February 9 2007
Lawrence Parnell has been appointed managing director of property developer RO St Bernards (ROSB), the firm behind the £65 million redevelopment of Birmingham's former science museum.
In his new role, Lawrence will manage the Birmingham-based ... Airport Says that Longer Runway Will Enhance Global Connectivity
January 31 2007
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) today confirmed that it has secured Board approval to finalise a Planning Application for the extension to the main runway.
A 400-metre extension to the southern end of the existing runway would increase the po... New Year's Present for Birmingham's Office Market
January 23 2007
Targetfollow has delivered the best possible New Year's present to Birmingham with the completion of Baskerville House. The landmark building is the first substantial office building to be unveiled in the city centre this year, following a £30 ... Playing a Leading Role in Birmingham
January 22 2007
Chairman John Crabtree tells Birmingham Post Business Editor John Duckers how the theatre plays a major role in Birmingham's creative and cultural community
Birmingham Hippodrome is not just about the arts - it is integral to the city's regeneration... Prime Birmingham City Office Development Secured
January 18 2007
British Land is expanding its provincial development portfolio with the addition of the former Nat West building in Colmore Row, Birmingham.
This prime city office site, located in the heart of Birmingham, was sold with vacant possession by Omega La... December Passenger Figures Fuel Optimism
January 17 2007
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) handled 574,237 passengers during December, including 472,984 scheduled passengers and 101,253 charter passengers spread across the two passenger terminals; an increase of 1.7% over the previous year. Mana... Birmingham's Itihaas Scoops Top Honours at 2007 Cobra Good Curry Awards
January 15 2007
Leading fine-dining Indian restaurant Itihaas Scooped two prestigious awards at this years 2007 Cobra Good Curry Awards for the most coveted Best UK Indian Restaurant and for Best in Midlands.
The awards took place on Tuesday 19th December 2006 at H... PRG Europe Acquires New Site at Longbridge
January 10 2007
PRG Europe Acquires New Site at LongbridgePRG Europe, the UK's leading supplier of lighting and projections solutions to the entertainment and events industries, has purchased a warehouse on the former MG Rover works site at Longbridge, Birmingham, t... Boost for Birmingham's Eastside as First Homeowners Move in at Masshouse
January 8 2007
The first new homeowners for Eastside have moved-in to the flagship £30 million residential building at Masshouse, providing a clear signal that this new quarter for the city centre is growing in stature.
The 14-storey apartment building situa... Designers of Birmingham's New City Park Announced
January 4 2007
Acclaimed international architectural practice Patel Taylor with Allain Provost have been announced as the design team to take forward the creation of Birmingham's first new City Park for over a century.
Patel Taylor were selected by an expert judgi... ICT Sector's New 'Shop Window' as Aston Science Park Becomes Base For Hub Initiative
January 2 2007
Information and communication technology companies in the West Midlands are to have their talents displayed in a 'shop window' of opportunity following the launch of a new 'umbrella' organisation that has been established to promote ICT growth within... ICT Incubator Expanded Just a Year After Opening
December 8 2006
Aston Science Park has expanded its ICT Business & Innovation Centre, iBIC, just a year after the building was officially opened.
The Centre, which is designed to accommodate information and communication technology (ICT) companies, was officia... Land Deal Boost for Birmingham's Egghill Regeneration Plan
December 6 2006
Birmingham City Council is expected to give the green light to one of the biggest land sales for redevelopment of City Council-owned land in Northfield, giving a welcome boost to regeneration plans for the Egghill estate.
The land is being sold foll... Celebrations for Birmingham Arts Organisations
December 4 2006
Funding Confirmed for mac/sampad Building Project
Birmingham arts organisations mac and sampad are celebrating the confirmation of a £11.6 million funding package from partners Arts Council England (£5.4m) and Birmingham City Council (&p... Development Securities and Grainger Trust Acquire 10-Acre Birmingham Site at Eastside
November 30 2006
Development Securities and Grainger Trust are pleased to announce that they have jointly acquired the 10-acre Curzon Park site in Birmingham from the Eastside Partnership for £33.5 million.
Development Securities and Grainger Trust will fund t... A Further Three Lettings are Announced at the Fort, Birmingham
November 21 2006
Funky Monkeys at Fort Dunlop
It'll be play-time soon with the opening of Funky Monkeys, the new 7,221 sq ft children's activity centre. With a colourful, jungle-theme, it will offer the latest play facilities, kid's themed parties and a healthy ea... Birmingham Insurance Broker's Office Rebrands and Goes Global
November 15 2006
Lockton Inc, the world's largest privately owned insurance broker today launched Lockton International, a re-branding of the former Alexander Forbes International Risk Services business. This company now has a a significant presence in Birmingha... £6bn Events Industry Driving Regional Economy
November 10 2006
Marketing Birmingham has published results of a KPMG economic study which shows that the events industry in the West Midlands contributes more than £6bn to the regional economy, supports more than 100,000 jobs and generates some £800m tax... Ground-Breaking Recruitment Service for North West Residents and Businesses in Birmingham
November 8 2006
In a repeat of the award-winning Bullring Employment Hub which helped 2,600 local people into jobs, the City Council has joined forces with key partners SRB6, Jobcentre Plus, Learning and Skills Council and Connexions to launch a further 'Employment ... Birmingham's Hub Development Makes Major Progress
November 3 2006
The £150 million Hub project on the former IMI site in Witton has undergone a series of major milestones. The announcement of these completions was made by PRUPIM, one of the UK's leading real estate investment managers.
Onsite remediation is ... Dunlop Announces Investment in Birmingham MotoGP Tyre Manufacturing Programme
October 27 2006
Following another highly successful season on the world's racetracks, Dunlop has announced a major investment in new technology at its Fort Dunlop plant in Birmingham aimed at delivering sustained, long term success in the highest level of motorcycle... NEC Brings 2006 BBC Sports Personality of the Year to Birmingham
October 23 2006
Birmingham's National Exhibition centre is delighted to have attracted the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year programme out of London for the first time in the show's 53 year history.
The extra space offered by the NEC, compared to BBC T... "Making Things Happen: A Strategy for Manufacturing in Birmingham' Launched
October 19 2006
Ensuring a prosperous future for the City's manufacturing sector is the goal of a key strategy being launched on Thursday 19 October by the City Council, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and the Learning and Skills Council.
Making Things Happen: A Str... Birmingham International Airport Releases September Passenger Figures
October 12 2006
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) handled 949,935 passengers during September including 604,046 scheduled passengers and 345,889 charter passengers spread across the two passenger terminals. At just under a million passengers, September was one ... Birmingham is Seen to be Best for Relocating a New Headquarters Building
October 5 2006
With a tradition of innovation and inspiration, Birmingham has developed into a thriving centre for international business. This is, in no small part, due to the city's positive approach to remaining competitive in today's marketplace and the outstan... Birmingham's Growing Financial Services Sector to get a Further Boost From Arrival of one of the World's Biggest Investment Banks
October 4 2006
Wall Street-based Goldman Sachs is setting up a private wealth management operation in the city, The Birmingham Post has learnt.
It is believed to be the first time the bank has spread its operations outside of London, where it has had a base since ... Birmingham is Seen to be Best for Relocating a New Headquarters Building
October 2 2006
With a tradition of innovation and inspiration, Birmingham has developed into a thriving centre for international business. This is, in no small part, due to the city's positive approach to remaining competitive in today's marketplace and the outstan... Birmingham is the Top Rated City for the Availability of Office Space
September 29 2006
With a tradition of innovation and inspiration, Birmingham has developed into a thriving centre for international business. This is, in no small part, due to the city's positive approach to remaining competitive in today's marketplace and the outstan... Birmingham: Ranked as Top Regional UK City for Locating a Business
September 27 2006
With a tradition of innovation and inspiration, Birmingham has developed into a thriving centre for international business. This is, in no small part, due to the city's positive approach to remaining competitive in today's marketplace and the outstan... Big Lottery Fund Meets in Birmingham
September 21 2006
The Board of the Big Lottery Fund held its first meeting in Birmingham this week since announcing it was moving to the city from London.
The Big Lottery Fund will be opening its new operations centre at Apex House, Edgbaston during December followin...
National Nanotechnology Centre Announced for Birmingham
September 15 2006
Margaret Hodge, Industry and Regions Minister today announced a multi-million pound project in the West Midlands to unleash the commercial potential of cutting-edge micro and nanotechnology.
The project, Materials Solutions, has been set up with a &... Opening of Joint Engineering Centre With Airbus
September 13 2006
Morson, the UK's leading provider of technical contract staffing, supplying over 7,500 highly skilled white collar personnel to the aerospace and defence, nuclear and power and rail industries, is pleased to announce the opening of a new joint engine... Three Month Countdown for Birmingham's Iconic Fort Dunlop
September 6 2006
The grand opening of the iconic Fort Dunlop is now just three months away, with a huge celebration planned to mark the grand opening on 1st December and the first office tenants soon to move in.
Its doors having been closed for a quarter of a centur... Aston Business School Qualification in Global Top Three
August 22 2006
A qualification from Aston Business School, Birmingham, is one of the first in the world to be recognised by a new quality award. The Aston DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) has been accredited by the Association of MBAs. Designed to appeal to ... Midlanders Among the Happiest in Britain
August 11 2006
There's official confirmation today of something that most Midlanders have suspected for a long time - the streets of London are not paved with gold.
Britain's first well-being survey found that middle class people living in the South-east of Englan... Birmingham's Rotunda Development Naked at 40
August 9 2006
Birmingham's iconic Rotunda has shed its final outer layer to reveal the
spine of the building as part of its reinvention as a vital living space by the
award-winning developer, Urban Splash.
For the first time since it was built in the 1960s,... A New Square For Birmingham
August 3 2006
Property developer RO St Bernards has unveiled plans for the much anticipated redevelopment of Birmingham's former Science Museum on Newhall Street.
The 2.34 acre (40.95 hectare) site fronts Newhall Street, Charlotte Street and the Birmingham and Fa... Prestigious Retail Hat Trick For Birmingham's Iconic Fort Dunlop
August 2 2006
Hot on the heels of its first office tenant announcement, Urban Splash, the award-winning developer behind Fort Dunlop, has announced a prestigious retail hat trick for the iconic building.
Being redeveloped as a complete business park under one roo... Finding the Rising Stars of Tomorrow
August 1 2006
Supermodel Erin O'Connor is the celebrity face that Marketing Birmingham is using to launch their new fashion campaign, in their search for the Rising Stars of modelling, photography, jewellery and fashion in the city.
Dave Hodgson, Marketing Direc... Start on Site Anticipated as Taylor Woodrow Construction Appointed as Main Contractor on The Cube
July 19 2006
Birmingham Development Company has announced plans to start construction work this year on The Cube, the £100 million final phase of The Mailbox in Birmingham city centre. The announcement comes with the appointment of national constructi... Brum Property Hot Spot
July 17 2006
BIRMINGHAM is one of the UK's leading property hotspots, says a survey by top property consultants DTZ and the leading magazine of the commercial property industry, Property Week.
The survey researched how developers, bankers, investors and occupier... Gambling Commission Unveils New Birmingham Headquarters
July 14 2006
The Gambling Commission officially opened its new offices in Birmingham
on Thursday 13th July. It is one of the first public bodies to move out of
London as part of the government's Lyons Review on the relocation of public
bodies. ... Iconic Fort Dunlop In Birmingham Announces First Tenant
July 11 2006
Redeveloped as an inspirational commercial space by award-winning developer, Urban Splash, Birmingham's landmark Fort Dunlop has today announced who will be opening its doors as its first office tenant this October.
Fittingly for a building whose re... Longbridge Regeneration Begins With Start On £15 Million First Phase Of 40-Acre Technology Park
July 10 2006
St Modwen Properties PLC in partnership with Advantage West Midlands (AWM) today began the development of the 40-acre Longbridge Technology Park, Birmingham, launching the £15 million first phase - the initial step in th... Professional Firms Lead Booming Birmingham
July 6 2006
Financial and professional firms are leading a booming Birmingham economy.
According to a survey published today (Monday), the city's service sector is thriving with a high proportion reporting an increase in profitability over the past 12 months.
... BIA Becomes Smoke-Free
July 4 2006
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) is reacting to the forthcoming legislation to ban smoking in public places by making all passenger terminals and associated office buildings smoke-free zones. Mindful of the associated health risks that se... Taste of India refreshes Birmingham's banking sector
July 1 2006
Birmingham's stature as a world-class location for international financial services received a new boost today (Friday 30 June) when India's largest bank, the State Bank of India (SBI), opened a branch in the city.
The branch at 118 Soho Road, in Ha... Seeds Sown For Birmingham European at Birmingham International Airport
June 30 2006
The seeds have been sown for the launch of 'Birmingham European' - the City's own airline. Plans are well advanced for a commuter airline linking Birmingham with business destinations not currently served from the city's international airport bu... Birmingham Airport's New Aer Lingus Service Is A Cork-er!
June 29 2006
Birmingham International Airport and Aer Lingus has celebrated the launch of a new thrice weekly service to Cork in Southern Ireland. The new service, launched on Tuesday, complements Birmingham's existing portfolio of flights to Ireland and Aer... Research into the Origins of the Thymus Reveals Secrets of the Immune System
June 27 2006
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have become the first to identify a new type of cell, which is crucial in the development of the thymus, the organ, which plays a key role in the development of the immune system.
The research, which is pu... Car of the Year - Made in Birmingham
June 26 2006
Jaguar XK Wins 'Car Of The Year' And 'Best Coupe' Awards At The Auto Express New Car Honours 2006
Jaguar Cars, 21 June, 2006: Jaguar's much sought after new XK sports car has claimed the prestigious 'Car of the Year' award at the 2006 Auto Express N... Regeneration Continues Across the City
June 22 2006
Drivers Jonas' crane-spotters show reduction in activity
Independent research from Drivers Jonas (DJ) shows a slowdown in physical development activity across all sectors of the market, especially in the office, retail and leisure sectors but... Birmingham's Selfridges Building Featured in Royal Mail's Modern Architecture Stamp Set
June 21 2006
An icon of modern architecture studded with 15,000 anodised aluminiumdisks which glint in sunlight, Birmingham's jelly-mould Selfridges building is a testament to the imagination of the city's planning team.
It is now being celebrated in... Portrait of a City
June 20 2006
For four weeks from Wednesday 21 June, New Street and Victoria Square are alive with the sights of the Windy City.
Chicago: Portrait of a City features 80 large-scale photographs from the archives of Chicago's City Hall. Among the first people to se... New Centre to Tackle Diabetes in Birmingham
June 8 2006
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans to build a new centre of excellence for diabetes care and research at Heartlands Hospital. Details of the new building and benefits to patients are being revealed on Wednesday 7 June at 12pm a... New Publication from Locate in Birmingham
June 6 2006
Locate in Birmingham is pleased to announce the launch of a new publication - Birmingham Developments. This is the new format for the former Birmingham Development Schedule and Birmingham Commentary. The new layout is easy to use, and in a fresh and ... City Selected as High-tech Test-bed for New Communications
May 24 2006
Birmingham to be Freed by BT Wireless Revolution! Birmingham City Council and BT have agreed plans to make the city a pioneering test-bed for new wireless communications that could revolutionise the way people live work and play.The 'Wireless City' c... Sweet Success for Pioneering Hydrogen Energy Project
May 23 2006
Bacteria that can munch through confectionery could be a valuable source of non-polluting energy in the years ahead, new research has shown.
In a feasibility study funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, bioscientists at th... New Weapon to Fight Super-Bugs
May 22 2006
A Birmingham hospital trust is to use a unique new technology in its continuing fight against super-bugs.
The new technology, developed by Wolverhampton firm BioCote, impregnates standard hospital equipment with silver ions at the point of manufactu... BIA Welcomes Two New Airlines
May 19 2006
Birmingham International Airport is pleased to welcome two new airlines to its ever expanding portfolio of services. During the month of May Adria Airways commenced services to Ljubljana in Slovenia and HLX (Hapag-Lloyd Express) to Cologne in G... Bullring Clocks Up 100 Millionth Visitor
May 16 2006
Birmingham's iconic Bullring development is celebrating a major milestone this week after welcoming its 100 millionth visitor. The staggering number was confirmed late this afternoon (16 May) and has been clocked up in just two and a half years... Smith & Nephew Receives FDA Approval For BIRMINGHAM HIP* Resurfacing System
May 15 2006
Smith & Nephew plc announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the BIRMINGHAM HIP* Resurfacing system for use in the United States. The BIRMINGHAM HIP* Resurfacing system is the only FDA-approved hip resurfac... Medical School Founder's Papers Come Home
May 11 2006
The University of Birmingham has purchased the personal papers of the man responsible for founding the University's medical school 180 years ago.
The collection, which was bought at auction in London, provides a unique insight into the life and work... Passenger Figures Continue To Rise At Birmingham International Airport
May 10 2006
April proved to be another busy month at Birmingham International Airport (BIA) with 696,952 passengers travelling through, an increase of 4% on the same month last year and the busiest April on record. The late Easter this year and some major ... Another World Class Sporting Event for the City
May 3 2006
Birmingham Springs into Action!
Birmingham has been selected to stage the 8th Trampoline and Tumbling World Cup Final. The event will be held at The National Indoor Arena on Saturday 25 November.
Birmingham was chosen to host the event following th... Birmingham Ready to Make a Racket!
April 28 2006
The rising sport of racket-ball hits Birmingham next week when Edgbaston Priory hosts the National Championships.
The event, from May 5-7, has attracted a maximum 150 entries from across the country.
And tournament director Rob Shay said: "We're lo... Nationial Indoor Arena is on Track for European Athletics Indoor Championship Success
April 26 2006
Regional development agency, Advantage West Midlands, has announced that it will be funding the replacement of the athletics track surface at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham ready for the European Athletics Indoor Championships, which will be... March Passenger Figures At BIA Continue To Rise
April 18 2006
Following the continued success of the past ten months, March proved to be another busy month at Birmingham International Airport (BIA) with 674,353 passengers travelling through the two terminals - an increase of 2.4% on the same month last year.
S... Birmingham Welcomes Inaugural Service to Krakow
April 13 2006
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) today welcomed SkyEurope's inaugural service from Krakow, establishing the first scheduled connection between Birmingham and Poland. The new twice weekly low cost services will operate each Wednesday and Saturda... Birmingham Airport's Soaring This Summer
April 6 2006
With summer fast approaching, Birmingham International Airport (BIA) has released its summer 2006 programme to give people a taste of what's to come at the Midlands' leading airport. With around 100 scheduled and charter destinations available with n... Birmingham - the Convention City!
April 4 2006
Nostalgic Day for ICC
Memories of HM The Queen, members of the royal family, famous world leaders, Europe's best footballers, VIPs and top celebrities visiting the UK's number one conference centre will be the hot topic of conversation at an exclus... Air India Doubles Birmingham Operation
April 3 2006
After just a year of operating from Birmingham International Airport (BIA), Air India has announced that it is doubling its Amritsar/Delhi and Toronto services from 1st May 2006. The news comes following the overwhelming success of its initial operat... All Go For Foundation Trust Application
March 31 2006
Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust has received support from the BBC Strategic Health Authority and the Department of Health to apply for Foundation Trust status. The Trust Board gave its full support for the application at its meeting on... Could Bubbles Help Increase Earth's Oil Reserves?
March 30 2006
New research which could help salvage huge amounts of the world's oil that currently goes to waste is being carried out as a collaborative venture between Aston University and Nottingham Trent. Experts are looking at using Magnetic Resonance Image (M... Aston Student Shares Knowledge at Animal Kingdom
March 29 2006
Sophie Stevens, age 22, is an undergraduate student taking Human Biology at Aston University. As part of her year's placement at Twycross Zoo she worked on an assignment on reptile environment and enrichment - essentially how to make the zoo's reptil... Birmingham Launches Imaging Centre
March 28 2006
By Ben Hill, Press Officer for University of Birmingham
Scientists involved in studying the human brain and heart will be able to use state of the art digital scans in their work, with the opening of a new centre a the University of Birmingham, dedi... Aston Academy Investigates Sight Threatening Disease
March 27 2006
Aston Academy of Life Sciences, the clinical research hospital of Aston University, has recently been commissioned to assess the efficacy and safety of a specialist drug, Posurdex (Allergan Ltd, UK), which is used in the treatment of patients who suf... Aston University to Train Latin America in Bioenergy
March 25 2006
Aston University's Bio-Energy Research Group is part of a European team that will help expand renewable energy to rural communities in Latin America.
The team will set up two training platforms that can deliver knowledge and skills in bioenergy tech... Taking the Lab to the River: Birmingham's Water Pollution Detection Device
March 24 2006
By Kate Chapple, Press Officer for University of Birmingham
Researchers at the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences have developed the science behind a piece of equipment that can detect water pollution in... Leonardo Link for European Health Service Staff
March 23 2006
Academics from Aston University and managers from Birmingham Children's Hospital welcomed collaborative partners from Spain (University of Barcelona and Mataró Hospital), Poland (University of Silesia and Silesia Hospital) and Portugal (University of... World's Longest Laser Invented
March 22 2006
Academics at Aston University in Birmingham, UK have invented the world's longest laser. They have transformed an optical fibre 75 kilometres long into the laser, which the team hopes will improve long distance transmissions across the World.
The ne... Medical Innovation Leaves Users Sitting Comfortably
March 21 2006
The West Midlands' company behind a revolutionary seating system that puts users in the comfort zone for travel is poised to diversify into the healthcare sector.
Seating Design & Development Ltd (SDD), based in Birmingham, are developers of the... Bullring Birmingham is Best!
March 20 2006
In the past few days Birmingham's Bullring has won recognition in one national survey and again in a new publication from English Heritage.
The London Eye has been named the UK's most photographed landmark, closely followed by Big Be... Locate in Birmingham at MIPIM
March 10 2006
14th - 17th March. Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France.
Now in its 17th year, this is the key international real estate event, bringing together over 5,000 decision-makers, investors and end-users from throughout the sector. Locate in Birmingham wi... Passenger Figures On the Up At BIA
March 9 2006
February was another successful month at Birmingham International Airport (BIA) with 598,583 passengers travelling through the two terminals - an increase of 5.0% on the same month last year.
Scheduled traffic was up by 6.4% overall compared to Febr... Film Birmingham Calls Action On City's Film and Television Production
February 28 2006
Birmingham will cement its reputation as a pioneering centre for international film and television production today (23 February 2006) with the official launch of FILM Birmingham, the city's film office.
Launched by Council Leader Mike Whitby, FILM... Top Award for ICC in Birthday Year
February 24 2006
As the ICC plans celebrations for its 15th anniversary, the Birmingham venue wins the prestigious award for 'Best UK Conference Centre' for the second year running.
The industry's leading ceremony, the Meetings and Incentive Travel Awards, took plac... New Long Haul Airline Sets Up Base In The Midlands With Regular Direct Flights To Florida
February 16 2006
Brand new long-haul airline, Flywho, will launch its first ever flight from the Midlands on Saturday 8th July 2006 to America's sunniest state, Florida. In conjunction with newly formed specialist tour operator, GoVisitAmerica.com, the new venture wi... Year Gets Off To A Flying Start For BIA
February 15 2006
Birmingham International Airport's year got off to a flying start with 564,702 people using the UK's fifth largest airport in January. This was 5.9% up on the same month last year and the busiest January on record for BIA.
Scheduled traffic overall ... Tony Blair Says That Birmingham Has A Great Story To Tell
February 9 2006
At Marketing Birmingham's Annual General Meeting, held at the new Radisson SAS hotel last night, the city received major endorsement by private and public sector figures on the direction the city is taking and the importance of its promotion.
In a ... Birmingham's Inward Investment Team Sponsor International Legal Event
February 8 2006
Locate In Birmingham is sponsoring the Birmingham Law Society's 2nd International Legal Symposium, one of the most important events in the legal calendar, to showcase the city as an international business centre to legal professionals from around the... Birmingham School Of Acting Moves To Millennium Point
February 3 2006
A summer move to new premises at Millennium Point secures the long-term future of Birmingham School of Acting in the City.
A 24 year lease has been signed today (Tuesday) between UCE Birmingham, Millennium Point and Birmingham City Council and work ... University of Birmingham Success: Birmingham Business School Moves Up Global League Table
February 1 2006
Birmingham Business School at the University of Birmingham has now been included in the Financial Times' top 100 global league table for full-time MBAs (Master of Business Administration). The School has gained five places this year, moving... Deputy Prime Minister's Praise for Attwood Green
January 25 2006
Optima Community Association's role in the regeneration of the city centre Birmingham estate, Attwood Green, has achieved national recognition from the Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, for its outstanding achievement in turning around a former '... Additional Flights From BIA To Kiss The Blarney Stone
January 24 2006
People wanting to travel to Southern Ireland will soon have even more choice from Birmingham International Airport. Aer Lingus will add Cork to its Birmingham operation from 20th June 2006, complementing Birmingham's existing portfolio of servi... New Jobs As KLM Moves Contact Centre In-House And Launches Training Business
January 19 2006
KLM, the leading independent marketing agency, has announced the opening of a contact centre with the creation of 12 new jobs at its Moseley headquarters. The new operation will provide outbound telemarketing and customer services support for some of... First Male Fertility Home Test Set For Launch
January 18 2006
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed the world's first over the counter commercially available home fertility test for men. The device, which was developed in collaboration with London based medical devices company Genosis, is a... Birmingham Scientists Uncover Genetic Key to Fatal Syndrome
January 17 2006
An international research team led by scientists at the University of Birmingham has made a genetic breakthrough in tracing the cause of a rare fatal condition, which affects unborn babies.
Research backed by BDF Newlife has identified a defective g... End Of Year Passenger Figures From BIA
January 13 2006
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) recorded its busiest year ever in 2005, with a record 9,388,754 passengers using the Airport over the twelve month period. This was 5.8% more than in the previous year and has been achieved following the launch ... Locate in Birmingham Wish You a Very Happy New Year
January 2 2006
The Locate in Birmingham team wish you a peaceful and festive Christmas break and a productive New Year.... Locate in Birmingham Wish You a Very Happy New Year
December 31 2005
The Locate in Birmingham team wish you a peaceful and festive Christmas break and a productive New Year.... Locate in Birmingham Wish You a Very Merry Christmas
December 21 2005
The Locate in Birmingham team wish you a peaceful and festive Christmas break and a productive New Year.... First Scheduled Service to Poland Announced
December 15 2005
Birmingham International Airport and low-cost carrier SkyEurope Airlines have announced that Midlanders will be able to fly direct to Krakow, Poland's fourth largest city, twice a week from 12th April 2006. This is Birmingham's first scheduled servic... A 'Contact' for Midlands Contact Centres
December 14 2005
A new online service has been launched in Birmingham for Contact Centre professionals to exchange information, problem share, and discuss current industry issues.
Locate In Birmingham has launched an online message board and forum for Midland's base... Plans Submitted For Next Phase Of Regeneration Of Birmingham City Centre
December 13 2005
The Birmingham Alliance announces that it has submitted an outline planning application to Birmingham City Council for the next phase of regeneration of Birmingham city centre.
If plans are approved, Martineau Galleries will become a catalyst... Another Busy Month at Birmingham International Airport
December 12 2005
Another Busy Month at Birmingham International Airport
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) experienced a busy November with 585,400 passengers travelling through. This is an increase of 10.2% on the same month last year.
Richard Heard, the... City Park Gate Moves Forward
December 9 2005
The development agreement has been formalised for City Park Gate, the second phase of the multi-million pound Masshouse regeneration project.
A joint venture between Countryside Properties, Quintain and Birmingham City Council will develop a £... Milestone for Birmingham Development Project
December 6 2005
The Cube Becomes a Reality
Birmingham Development Company has been granted planning permission to build the final phase to their renowned luxury development, The Mailbox.
The Cube has been given the green light by City officials who recognised the ... New-Look Office Landmark for Birmingham
November 28 2005
Birmingham City Council has given the go-ahead to a £5 million refurbishment scheme that will regenerate part of the city's core business district and transform one of Birmingham's best-known office buildings into a 21st century landmark.
Nurt... Birmingham Company Wins Major Contract
November 25 2005
SCC Wins New Multi-Million Pound Contract With HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
As part of its support for the e-Gov (Electronic Government) vision, and the delivery of better government through technology, SCC today announced a new, four year cont... New Shows Boost NEC Business
November 22 2005
More than 20 new exhibitions have been signed up to take place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) over the next two years. Combined, these extra shows represent more than £2 million worth of new business and demonstrate early success for t... Fort Dunlop Makes a Splash at Insider Property Awards
November 21 2005
Urban Splash's redevelopment of the landmark former Dunlop tyre factory in Birmingham stole the honours at the West Midlands Property Awards held in the city last night.
The black-tie awards dinner, now in its fifth year and run by the region's lead... St Modwen Prepares for One Million sq ft Central Birmingham Development
November 18 2005
A one million sq ft distribution/industrial park is to be created in central Birmingham by Key Property Investments, St Modwen Properties PLC's joint venture with Salhia Real Estate Co of Kuwait, on the former Alstom site where hundreds of London Und... Next Stop Birmingham for the Gambling Commission
November 16 2005
Victoria Square House in Birmingham is to be the new head office for the Gambling Commission, the newly-established independent watchdog for gambling in Britain.
Announcing its new location, Commission Chief Executive Jenny Williams said: 'We're del... Birmingham Welcomes Landmark Hotel
November 14 2005
On The Move - Beetham Tower Gets Its First Residents:
Birmingham's latest landmark building has welcomed its first residents, as staff from Radisson SAS Hotels move to their new offices.
Taking over the third floor of the 39-storeys high Beetham T... Summer Season Ends With a Record Month at Birmingham International Airport
November 9 2005
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) has experienced its busiest October on record. The UK's 5th largest Airport handled 894,671 passengers during the month, a 7.7% increase on October last year. Record passenger numbers have been prevalent through... B.Braun Medical Invests in Birmingham
November 7 2005
B.Braun will invest over £10 million towards the conversion of an industrial unit at Kings Norton and the refurbishment of an existing sterile services department at Heartlands Hospital, Yardley Green.
B Braun were assisted in locating propert... Airport Launches Consultation on New Draft Master Plan
November 4 2005
Passenger forecast of up to 33 million by 2030;
Supporting as many as 27,430 job opportunities by 2030;
Generating income of £957 million in the West Midlands region;
Proposed runway extension and second runway;
Provision for third ... epm: technology group Breathe New Life Into Longbridge
November 1 2005
The famous North Works factory at Longbridge is set to become the world's leading producer of light weight automotive composite body shells, components and structures thanks to a pioneering investment by the UK's leading high tech composite firm, epm... Birmingham City Football Club Announce Plans for New Stadium
October 27 2005
Blues have formally unveiled full plans for a new state-of-the-art sports village less than a mile from the Club's current St. Andrew's Stadium.
The £300m mixed use development would include a 55,000 stadium and super casino would be entirely ... Birmingham Maintains its Position as the UK's Leading Conference City
October 24 2005
Piazza's extreme makeover!
The NEC's Piazza area has undergone an £8m facelift, making the venue younger and more beautiful than ever before. The refurbishment is part of the first phase of The NEC's three-year £40 million upgrade... Elmhurst School For Dance Officially Open
October 19 2005
SIR PETER WRIGHT CBE & DAME MERLE PARK DBE PERFORM OPENING CEREMONY
Elmhurst School for Dance was officially opened today by former Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, Sir Peter Wright CBE and Dame Merle Park DBE, one of the schools vice ... Brum dubbed European City of the Future
October 17 2005
Birmingham has won the European City of the Future award against stiff competition from five other major European cities, including Copenhagen, Valencia and Budapest.
The accolade was announced last night at the first-ever European Property Awa... It's A Triple Record Breaker At Birmingham International Airport
October 14 2005
Passenger numbers at Birmingham International Airport (BIA) continue to break all previous records with September becoming the third month in a row to record over 1 million passengers - the first time this has ever happened at BIA. Some 1,023,111 peo... Stop Press
October 12 2005
The autumn 2005 edition of the Locate in Birmingham Update is now being distributed. This edition of the twice yearly publication primarily focuses on city-wide developments and our key campaigns: Next Stop Birmingham and Birmingham The Science City.... Birmingham International Airport Wins Marketing Award
October 10 2005
For the second year running, Birmingham International Airport (BIA) has won a prestigious 'OAG Airport Marketing Award' for its effective marketing activity. Voted for by airline operators globally, Birmingham was awarded the accolade in the '5 to 10... Voyage of Discovery for Dutch Delegation
October 6 2005
The regeneration of one of the region's biggest brownfield development sites provided the setting for Dutch Government officials and businesses visiting the city to discover Birmingham's offering to the UK logistics market.
The officials, from Noord... Targetfollow starts Baskerville House Count Down
October 1 2005
With less than 10 months to go before the dramatic multi million pound transformation of Baskerville House is completed, work has begun to install the additional two floors to the top of the landmark building.
This next stage of development coincid... Aston Science Park To Launch Incubator For ICT Companies
September 30 2005
Aston Science Park is to launch a business incubator designed to accommodate IT and communications companies, known as the iBIC.
Part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, through Advantage West Midlands (AWM), the iBIC will provi... Have Your Say
September 20 2005
Locate in Birmingham has created an online open forum for anyone with an interest in the contact centre industry. We would welcome any news, questions and chat that local and regional contacts can read and respond to. It is anticipated that this will... Plans Submitted For Birmingham's Next Iconic Building
September 19 2005
Plans to transform the South side of Birmingham made positive progress this week following the submission of a planning application for a new landmark building which is set to complete The Mailbox development.
Designed by internationally renowned ar... Another Record Breaking Month At Birmingham International Airport
September 12 2005
August proved to be Birmingham International Airport's (BIA) busiest month ever recorded, with some 1,049,003 using the UK's 5th largest Airport, an increase of 8.5% on the same month last year. Furthermore, on Friday 12th August the Airport recorded... Free Entry to Thinktank This Week
September 8 2005
Thinktank, Birmingham's award-winning science museum at Millennium Point, isopening its doors to the public free of charge this week (Monday 5 to Sunday11 September inclusive).
The museum is giving free access to its historic collections while twofl... University Hospital Birmingham Nhs Foundation Trust Receives Three Stars For The Fourth Consecutive Year
August 31 2005
University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded the maximum three stars for the fourth consecutive year.
Chairman John Charlton said: 'University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded 3 stars, the highest ra... Longbridge Technology Park - Phase I
August 25 2005
St Modwen Developments Ltd and Advantage West Midlands have submitted a detailed planning application for the first phase of buildings on the 57-acre Longbridge Technology Park being created on part of the former MG Rover site.
Two build... One Year Since The First Totally Islamic Bank Opened In The UK
August 22 2005
How Islamic Bank of Britain has Pioneered Islamic Finance
Since the launch of its first branch on Edgware Road in September 2004, Islamic Bank of Britain has pioneered Islamic retail banking in the UK, continuing the trend in the UK in what is consi... The Greatest Painting In Britain In Birmingham?
August 19 2005
The Last of England (1852-55), by Ford Maddox Brown, was voted for by the public in the first round of a national survey organised by the current affairs Today Programme and the National Gallery in London.
The painting joins a shortlist of 10 of the... Park Welcomes New Appointment
August 16 2005
Aston Science Park's Chief Executive Dr Derek Harris has welcomed the appointment of Mohammed Zulfiquar as Vice Chairman of the Institute of Asian Businesses (IAB).
Mohammed Zulfiquar recently met with Aston Science Park's Chief Executive to discuss... All-Time Records Broken At Birmingham International Airport
August 11 2005
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) has recorded its busiest month ever, with some 1,023,697 travelling through the Airport in July, an increase of 7.8% over 2004. This is the first time that the Airport has broken through the million passenger mi... It Pays to Live and Learn in This City
August 9 2005
Birmingham is the third most cost-effective place to study in the UK,
according to a new study.
The research by RBS Student Living Index showed the average Birmingham
student spends £183 a week on living and housing costs, but earns &pou... Park Tenant Reaps The Benefits
August 5 2005
Software Company Datacom Ltd has relocated its headquarters from Hampshire to Birmingham after identifying the benefits of the new iBIC (ICT Business & Innovation Centre) at Aston Science Park.
The company provides businesses with a full ... Historic Celebrations For College Closure
August 4 2005
Matthew Boulton College marked the end of an era and the closure of its Sherlock Street campus by celebrating its educational success with over 800 members of staff, governors, former staff and students, local dignitaries and business leaders.
The e... Birmingham Europe's Top 'e-City' - City Number One for eGovernment in European Benchmarking Study
August 2 2005
Birmingham is the most advanced city in Europe in provision of eGovernment, according to a new report.
The city has come top of a benchmarking survey of e-governance initiatives in 35 European cities across 12 EU Member States.
Academics at the Uni... Building a Better Birmingham
July 29 2005
Business, civic leaders and Birmingham's MPs formed a pioneering summit in London to boost the city's lobbying in Whitehall.
The new campaign, dubbed Building a Better Birmingham, is designed to improve the way the city gets its message across to de... Delcam Celebrates at Queen's Award Presentation
July 26 2005
On 14th July Delcam staff celebrated the presentation of the company's third consecutive Queen's Award for Enterprise. The presentation was made on the Queen's behalf by Deputy Lord Lieutenant for the West Midlands, Colonel Patrick Robinson OBE... Urban Outfitters Brings Top Brands to City Centre
July 20 2005
A trendy American retail store will open its first store outside London in Birmingham city centre next month.
Urban Outfitters will offer city shoppers a range of fashion labels like Vivienne Westwood's Anglomania, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, and Erotokr... Record Month At Birmingham International Airport
July 14 2005
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) has experienced its busiest June ever with some 960,419 passengers travelling through the Airport, an increase of 9.1% over June 2004.
Richard Heard, Birmingham International Airport's Managing Director comment... Planning Granted For City's Largest Speculative Office Scheme
July 12 2005
Developer Abstract Land has today been granted detailed planning permission to deliver the region's largest speculative office development, in a bold move to address Birmingham city centre's current lack of Grade A office accommodation.
Colm... Birmingham is Curry Capital of Britain
July 8 2005
Birmingham is celebrating its new title, 'Curry Capital of Britain 2005', after beating rival cities to the coveted award sponsored by Kingfisher lager. The announcement came last night when judges decided Birmingham was number one - beating off stif... Wragge & Co Advises On The Successful Launch Of Birmingham's First BID
July 7 2005
Wragge & Co LLP Real Estate Group has advised on the successful launch of Birmingham's first Business Improvement District: one of the first wave of BIDs in the UK. A team led by head of real estate, Adrian Bland, is working with the Broad Street... Birmingham Back to Backs are a Conservation Winner
July 4 2005
One of the UK's most exciting and innovative examples of building conservation - the Court 15 Back to Back project - is a regional winner in this year's prestigious RICS Building Awards.
As a regional winner the project has automatically been shortl... Birmingham Exporting Legal Services
July 1 2005
Birmingham has been selected to host a meeting of 15 British Embassy and Consulate officials from around the world.
The Embassy commercial officers will be flying in from countries as far flung as China, Libya, Pakistan, and Argentina to meet with r... Jazz Festival Welcomes Starbucks
June 29 2005
Birmingham's annual Jazz Festival is delighted to welcome Starbucks Coffee Company as key partner, to mark the 21st consecutive annual festival of jazz, one of the most prominent events in the entertainment portfolio of the city and the region.
The ... Birmingham Set to be England's Science Stage
June 27 2005
Be a part of history in the making - be a part of Deep Impact. As you read this there is a spacecraft speeding towards Comet Tempel 1.
On American Independence Day, 4 July, a part of it will crash into the comet.
The cameras on board will tell us ... Brummies Are Britain's New Champagne Charlies
June 23 2005
They're best known for their unmistakable accents and no nonsense attitude, but now Brummies have another accolade - they're Britain's new Champagne Charlies.
More bottles of bubbly are bought in Birmingham than in posh Kensington and Chelsea or any... City Landmark Brindleyplace Celebrates 10th Birthday
June 22 2005
Brindleyplace celebrates its 10th birthday today (Monday 20th June), marking the opening of The Water's Edge in 1995. The Estate has transformed 17 acres of wasteland on the west side of the city into the safest, cleanest and one of the most popular ... Birmingham is Named Friendliest Student Region
June 21 2005
Aston University and the University of Birmingham have been named in the top 10 in a survey of the UK's friendliest universities by Friends Reunited. Aston took sixth place, narrowly ahead of Birmingham in seventh, making Birmingham one of the most f... City Living Revolution Reaches Another Landmark
June 20 2005
As another ambitious project comes to fruition, the driving force behind much of Birmingham's city living revolution reveals that its redevelopment vision is far from complete.
This week saw the official 'topping out' ceremony at Crosby Homes (Speci... Christows Expansion Continues In The Midlands
June 17 2005
Christows, the private client stockbroker and portfolio manager, have announced plans to continue their expansion with the opening of a new office in Birmingham following the recruitment of a number of highly experienced individuals from Brewin Dolph... Itihaas is Best Newcomer at Balti Awards
June 16 2005
The best of baltis were celebrated at a national awards ceremony with the West Midlands winning a clutch of awards.
Recognising top-class ethnic restaurants from across the UK, the Best in Britiain Awards (BIBA) were held at the National Theatre on ... MAKE Architects to Create Final Phase of The Mailbox
June 10 2005
Ken Shuttleworth's MAKE Architects have been announced as the overall winner in the concept design competition for the final phase of The Mailbox.
Their winning entry entitled, 'The Cube' beat off exceptionally strong competition from leading Londo... Birmingham has been named as a city which must be visited in the latest edition of the Lonely Planet Guide to the UK
June 1 2005
Birmingham has been given a glowing review by the guide, with many of its new developments and regeneration projects being praised. It states 'a series of urban renewal projects has turned (former) parts of town into remarkably chic commercial ... Blanc Big deal for Le Petit
May 18 2005
Staff were recently finishing their final preparations at Le Petit Blanc as the new look brasserie prepared to open its doors on 16 May following a £400,000 refurbishment.
Among the alterations is the creation of a 33ft classic bar w... Cadbury Schweppes to Invest £40m in Bournville Factory
May 17 2005
Cadbury Schweppes has announced it will invest £40m at its Bournville factory in Birmingham to meet the growing demand for Cadbury Dairy Milk.
The investment will include a new 20,000 tonne moulding plant with state of the art wrapping and pac... Bulling Effect Boosts Birmingham To Second City For Retail
May 16 2005
Birmingham is now the UK's second largest retail centre by shopper spend, according to commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton.
Nick Round, director of retail agency at Lambert Smith Hampton's Birmingham office, says that the continuin... Lights, Campus, Action for BBC Birmingham's Television Drama Village
May 14 2005
BBC Birmingham's new television Drama Village at the University of Birmingham wasl officially opened on Tuesday 10 May by Alan Yentob, BBC Creative Director and Professor Michael Sterling, Vice Chancellor, University of Birmingham.
The television dr... Ecstasy and Anti-depressants Stop Cancer Cells Growing
May 13 2005
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have found cancer-busting properties in Ecstasy and anti-depressant drugs such as Prozac. Research backed by the Leukaemia Research Fund found over half of lymphoma (cancers of white blood cells) sampl... Birmingham - A Superior Centre for Shared Services
May 12 2005
Locate in Birmingham, the City's inward investment service, has been promoting the benefits of utilising Birmingham's skills and experience to create Shared Service Centres as part of its campaign to attract back office functions to the city. Th... Locate In Birmingham Engages Local Civil Service In Next Stop Birmingham Campaign
May 11 2005
Locate in Birmingham, the City's inward investment service, is stepping up its ongoing campaign to bring more civil service jobs to the City by meeting with senior civil servants already successfully operating in Birmingham to discuss the potential f... SCC Boosts West Midlands Economy With £5 Million Investment and New Job Creation
May 10 2005
SCC - the Birmingham headquartered, fastest growing independent pan-European technology group, with 6,000 employees - has invested over £5 million in a new logistics complex and is creating over 50 new jobs in the West Midlands. The... NHS Behind Largest Office Letting of the Year at b1
May 9 2005
Birmingham's office market received a major boost this week, following news that the NHS has acquired 28,000 sq ft of space at b1, Summerhill Road. The deal, clinched by developer Barberry and joint agents GVA Grimley and DTZ Debenham Tie Leung, is t... We're the Tops, Boasts Wragge
May 6 2005
Wragge & Co is the "Rolls-Royce of professional services", senior partner Quentin Poole asserted yesterday.
His comments, in the wake of the collapse of MG Rover and cutbacks at Jaguar and Peugeot, come as the legal sector continues to expand to... Bevan Brittan To Take Up Residence At Interchange Place
May 5 2005
Bevan Brittan LLP has signed a lease for 20,000 sq ft of real estate in the heart of Birmingham's legal district. The move to Interchange Place follows rapid growth in its Birmingham office.
Currently located in Alpha Tower, the firm's ... Browne Jacobson sees a bright future in Birmingham
May 4 2005
Law firm Browne Jacobson has further expanded its presence in the West Midlands, with the opening of its 13,750 sq ft office in Victoria Square (today, May 4, 2005).
Having been established in the city for six years, the firm is now investing signif... Alpha Wins Airport Tax and Duty Free Contract
May 3 2005
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) has announced that Alpha Airport Holdings has been awarded the new seven year tax and duty free concession contract for both passenger terminals. The partnership, which is subject to contracts being finalised, i... Snow Hill Development Plan Clears Another Hurdle
April 28 2005
A major new development planned for Snow Hill has moved a step closer with the approval by the Planning Committee of a legal agreement with developers Ballymore Properties.
Since the redevelopment of Snow Hill Station in the 1980s, the land nex... Work Begins on New World Class Science Park at Pebble Mill
April 27 2005
This month sees work beginning on the development of the new Pebble Mill University Science Park. Located on the former BBC site in Edgbaston the 9 acre site will offer 36,000.sq.m. of new world class research and development facilities for the medic... Demolition starts as Birmingham's Largest Scheme Gets Under Way
April 25 2005
Developer Abstract Land has begun the full demolition of the Post and Mail tower site, located at Colmore Circus, making way for its flagship office development Colmore Plaza.
The phased seven month demolition programme starts with an internal soft ... London's Calling
April 21 2005
Birmingham's new base in London officially opened on Wednesday April 20.
Based in Piccadilly, Birmingham W1 - as it will be known - is a further important step in the city achieving recognition as a 'world-class' player.
Co-financed by th... England Hockey Confirms New Venue For Indoor Finals
April 15 2005
England Hockey is pleased to confirm that the 2006 Indoor Finals will be held at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham.
England Hockey acknowledges that it has been a difficult decision to move away from the National Sports Centre at Crystal Palace ... Chancellor Makes Birmingham a Haven for Young Professionals
April 13 2005
You're in the market for a first home but what can you buy for £120,000 or less? Well perhaps in London and the South East not a lot these days, but in a Birmingham it's a different story.
The price where stamp duty kicks in originally sat at ... Germanwings Launches Birmingham Flight
April 12 2005
Two new popular destinations are being added to the Germanwings schedule. From 14th April 2005, Germanwings will fly from Birmingham to Cologne/Bonn six times per week. This will be the 36th destination in the low-cost airline's schedule ... Design Competition launches final phase of Birmingham's iconic Mailbox
April 11 2005
The second and final phase of Birmingham's award winning Mailbox development
has been launched this week, with the announcement of a design competition
featuring six leading national and international architects.
The six competitors wer... £40 Million Upgrade for The NEC's Facilities
April 7 2005
A stunning £40 million is to be spent on upgrading facilities at The National Exhbition Centre through the next three years.
Andrew Morris, The NEC Group chief executive, said: 'This multi-million pound project is about giving our customers wh... Chocolate, Lego and Sun-Air
April 5 2005
Two of the world's most enjoyable industries have been brought together as a new direct air service is launched between Birmingham - the home of chocolate, and Billund - the home of Lego. The direct service to Billund in Central Denmark was launched ... Awards highlight wealth of Dealmaiking Talents
April 4 2005
Birmingham's position as a major UK hub for professional and financial services has been reaffirmed at this year's Deal of the Year awards.
The awards, sponsored by Barclays, showcase the quality and quantity of deals being led by advisers here in B... Birmingham receives Science City status
March 30 2005
Birmingham has been officially designated a 'science city', meaning a leading role for the University of Birmingham as the city's biggest research centre. As part of the Budget speech, Gordon Brown announced that Birmingham, Bristol and Notting... Birmingham Business School Celebrates New Era in £20 Million Home
March 16 2005
The country's oldest business school will take another step forward on 16 March when Birmingham Business School at the University of Birmingham launches its new £20 million home.
Two hundred business and education leaders will come together fo... A&E Doctors Work Smarter
March 15 2005
Doctors in the A&E department at Heartlands and Solihull hospitals are the first NHS staff in the country to use new medical software developed to run on the latest Smartphones.
The mobile phone software can store over 100 clinical support tool... Birmingham Hospital Beating the Bug
March 14 2005
A researcher at Birmingham Heartlands & Solihull NHS Trust has developed a new weapon in the fight against MRSA, the hospital superbug that kills thousands of patients each year.
At a government science summit today, Professor Peter Hawkey, con... Birmingham - Britain's Boom City
March 7 2005
MIPIM (8-11 March) is the key international real estate event. Locate in Birmingham will be present at the event, together with Cllr Mike Whitby, Leader of Birmingham City Council; and Cllr Ken Hardeman, cabinet member for regeneration. The City Coun... Air India To Launch Services From Birmingham
March 3 2005
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) has welcomed news that India's flagship carrier, Air India, will launch direct scheduled services between Birmingham, India and Canada from Sunday 15th May 2005. Birmingham will be the airline's only UK bas... Birmingham's Base in London to Open in April
February 24 2005
Birmingham's new base in London will open for business in April, signalling a new and important phase in the ongoing transformation of the city and its ambitions to be a national and international player.
The office's nameplate will be simply Birmin... Shopping Guide Heaps Praise on Bullring
February 23 2005
The Birmingham shopping experience is at an all-time high and claims the Bullring would simply suck in existing retailers leaving the city centre scarred by empty shops have been proved wrong, a study of shopping trends has revealed.
The Gerald Eve ... Development Proposals for Digbeth Look Set to Generate 1,700 New Homes
February 17 2005
Residential Agency Knight Frank reveals that current proposals being worked up by 10 high profile developers and property speculators could bring 1,700 new homes to Digbeth before the end of the decade, transforming Birmingham's character-rich Irish ... The Mailbox in class of its own
February 15 2005
January sales have rocketed by 32 per cent compared with the same month last year at The Mailbox - Birmingham's award-winning retail and leisure development - where the combined weekly turnover is now in excess of £1 million.
Despite predictio... Post & Mail Tower to be Grade A Office Space
February 11 2005
What is claimed to be the largest speculative office scheme in the UK will start in Birmingham later this year following the £14 million acquisition of one of the city's most high profile sites by new developer Abstract Land.
The former Birmin... New Building Work at University of Central England
February 9 2005
The University of Central England (UCE) has been breaking new ground at the City's Eastside area this month when work commenced on a new £10 million building.
The building will be in the Learning and Leisure Zone of Eastside, the major inner c... Birmingham Wins Top Award for Bullring
February 7 2005
Birmingham City Council and developers The Birmingham Alliance have won the Royal Town Planning Institute's prestigious Silver Jubilee Cup for the work that went into achieving the new Bullring.
The Royal Town Planning Institute Awards for Planning ... Happy birthday The NEC!
February 4 2005
Europe's busiest exhibition centre, The NEC, celebrates its 29th birthday today.
The venue, opened in 1976 by H.M. The Queen, has become established among the leading venues in the world; with a strong reputation as home to the widest mix of trade a... Birmingham is Best Location for Call Centres
February 3 2005
Birmingham has been ranked as one of the top three cities in the UK in the latest 'Best Locations for Contact Centres' published last week.
Birmingham's ability to offer affordable premises, and employee satisfaction ranked at over 70%, has pushed t... Move to Brum for the schools
February 2 2005
A leading education guide has suggested parents should consider moving to Birmingham for one of the country's leading schools.
The latest edition of The Good Schools Guide rates King Edward's as "up there with the very best" in the country. The bes... New Planning and Regeneration Chief for City
February 1 2005
Birmingham City Council has appointed Clive Dutton as Director of Planning and Regeneration.
The post is a new one, created with the aim of bringing together Planning and Economic Development, two of the City Council's development-related services.&... Gambling Commission to Come to Birmingham
January 25 2005
The Gaming Board has announced that Birmingham is the preferred location for the proposed Gambling Commission.
This follows the Government's decision that new public bodies should be located outside of London and the South East and the Board's consi... DTZ Let 'Highlight of Year'
January 24 2005
The letting of the new ten-storey office building at 1 Colmore Square, now completed, was the highlight last year of a "very active" property investment market in Birmingham.
DTZ, the property adviser that master-minded the letting, has now moved in... Michelin stars for Birmingham Restaurants Simpson's and Jessica's
January 21 2005
Birmingham has finally secured its spot on the culinary map after Michelin stars were awarded to two of its top eateries. Edgbaston restaurants Simpson's and Jessica's won the coveted classification, which is said to be rarer than an Olympic Gold med... School League Tables - Birmingham Schools are Tops
January 20 2005
Two success stories from Birmingham's Education Sector - King Edward High School for Girls and Selly Park Technical College are both pleased to see their pupils have excelled in last year's exams to boost their overall position in this year's perfoma... Teamworks Karting Project
January 18 2005
A city newcomer is Teamworks Karting, which has just opened its state-of-the-art complex in a former electro-plating factory after relocating from the City of London.
The million pound project was handled by joint CEOs, Simone Schehtmnan and M... End Of Year Passenger Figures From Birmingham International Airport
January 13 2005
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) handled 8,870,204 passengers in 2004, 2.3% down compared to the previous year. Although the year began with strong passenger growth, numbers slightly declined in May following the loss of Birmingham based schedu... Business Class Rail Figures Prove City's Point
January 10 2005
The remarkable increase in business class travel from Birmingham announced by Virgin Trains in December, illustrates the importance of the city as the hub of the country's rail network, according to an influential transport group.The figures show tha... Airport Celebrates Launch Of New Airline And Looks Forward To Coming Year
January 7 2005
Birmingham International Airport today (Friday 7.1.05) welcomed bmibaby to its increasing portfolio of airlines and destinations, offering even greater choice for Midlands' travellers from the region's largest Airport. From today, bmibaby will f... New Direct Service to Denmark is Announced From Birmingham International Airport
January 5 2005
The New Year brings good news for Midlands' travellers, as British Airways' Danish franchise airline, 'Sun-Air', announces it will launch six weekly services from Birmingham International Airport to Billund, in central Denmark, from Monday 4th April ... £80 million Deal For Chiltern Railways
January 4 2005
Secretary of State for Transport Alistair Darling today joined Laing Rail to announce that a major new deal worth £80-million has been agreed for the Chiltern Railways line. It is the first time this form of private capital has been used to fun... On the Move
December 29 2004
Birmingham's office market has experienced a hectic few months as companies switch to new locations.
Who has moved into the best new office space in Birmingham? Well, there's certainly no shortage of contenders as occupier activity has stepped up co... Electric Cinema Reopens, Restored to Former Glory
December 23 2004
After months' of painstaking renovation, the newly restored Electric Cinema opened its doors on Thursday 16th December for a VIP launch party. The cinema then opened to the public on Friday 17th December.
The Electric, saved from the bulldozers... A1 Grand Prix Starts Production of the Largest Racing Car Order in History
December 20 2004
The A1 Grand Prix race series completed one of its most significant steps to date in the run up to the first Championship in autumn 2005, when it activated a contract with ... Cadbury Schweppes Wins Britain's Most Admired Company Award
December 17 2004
Cadbury Schweppes plc has been named Britain's "Most Admired Company" for 2004 at the prestigious Management Today Awards in London.
The award, voted for by other leading FTSE businesses, was presented to Todd Stitzer, Chief Executive Officer of Cad... Public Back the M6 Toll With 16 Million Vehicles in First Year
December 10 2004
The driving public and the road transport industry have resoundingly backed the M6 Toll with over 16 million vehicles using the 27-mile route since it opened last year, operator Midland Expressway Limited (MEL) said today on the first anniversary of ... M6 Toll Wins Best Business Award
December 9 2004
Midland Expressway Limited, the operator of the M6 Toll, has been chosen as Business of the Year.
Less than a year after Britain's first privately-funded motorway opened to relieve the congested M6 and offer motorists a free flowing alternati... Bullring Leads 2004 BCSC 'Golds' Award Winners
December 3 2004
The Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham has won retail property organisation BCSC's Supreme 'Gold' Award at a ceremony to mark the UK's outstanding shopping centres and retail destinations. The Bullring was highlighted amongst three new and three ... Insider Property Awards 2004
November 26 2004
The prestigious Hilton Metropole Hotel at the NEC was the venue last night (25th November) for the annual Insider Property Awards. As always, these accolades are the showcase for developments in the region. Run in partnership with key sponsors from a... CCA 10th Annual Convention Celebrates Achievements of Customer Contact Profession
November 24 2004
Over the next two days (Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 November 2004), more than 600 delegates from the UK and abroad will hear a blueprint for the future of the customer contact profession at CCA's 10th Annual Convention. The Convention takes pl... Scientist With a Mission to Make You Think
November 22 2004
One of Britain's top young science communicators has joined Thinktank, the Birmingham science museum at Millennium Point, with a mission to make the subject more interesting to young and old alike.
Dr Kenny Webster, 30, has worked on TV and radio as... Research Reveals the West Midlands Trumps London As a Top Location for Businesses
November 17 2004
More businesses in the West Midlands would recommend their region as a place to invest, work, live and study than London businesses would recommend the capital, new national research commissioned by Advantage West Midlands released reveals.
While on... National Express Begins Work on Vision for Digbeth
November 11 2004
National Express has appointed Make architects, headed up by internationally-acclaimed, Birmingham born and bred architect Ken Shuttleworth, to start work on initial designs for the development of a world class coach station for Birmingham, on the si... Birmingham Headteacher Wins National Award
November 9 2004
In the first annual Tatler Schools Awards, Sarah Evans of King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham, wins the Best Headmistress of a Public School Award.
As Tatler said when presenting the award:
'The winner of the award oversees a school wi... BIA Announces Second Daily Service to Dubai
November 3 2004
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) today (Wednesday 3rd Nov) announced that a second daily service to Dubai, with Emirates, will begin operating on the 1st June 2005. This additional departure from Birmingham, EK038, will depart at 215... Magnets, Macromolecules and Medicine in the New Century
November 2 2004
Birmingham University is to become home to a new world-class facility, providing researchers with high field magnetic resonance spectrometers for the study of biological molecules. It is the first UK research centre with a 900mhz nuclear magnetic res... From the Midlands to Milan - Alitalia's New Flight From Birmingham Wings its Way to Italy
November 1 2004
At a ceremony held today at Birmingham International Airport, Alitalia inaugurated its new twice-daily service to Milan Malpensa.
The new link between Birmingham and Milan will also open up the rest of Italy thanks to Alitalia's speedy onward connec... Reasons to be cheerful
October 19 2004
The central location, the beautiful countryside and the excellent quality of life are the top three reasons to live and work in the West Midlands, according to a new business survey.
The poll shows the high value placed by businessmen and women in t... Direct Services to the Golden Temple
October 18 2004
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) has celebrated the launch of a new non-stop long haul charter service with specialist tour operator, Midland Airways. Travellers are now able to fly direct to Amritsar, the City of the Golden Temple, from Birmin... Aston University and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Giant Sign for Medical Future of Region
October 15 2004
Aston University has just signed a long-term agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturing giant, Mayne Pharma Plc, to run the first dedicated medical manufacturing clean room in the region.
The room will be used to produce specialist cancer and othe... Birmingham Makes its Presence Felt in London
October 12 2004
The Leader of Birmingham City Council, Cllr Mike Whitby, today (12 October) announced the first move in his plan to put Birmingham on the world stage, revealing a scheme that will see the city establish a significant presence in London. A Birmi... Brindleyplace Singled Out for Unique European Award
October 11 2004
Brindleyplace has been recognised on the international stage, as it is singled out for its contribution to revitalising Birmingham and creating a vibrant new district for the city.
The unique DIFA Awards are held on a bi-annual basis by Hamburg-base... PricewaterhouseCoopers' Birmingham Headquarters Wins "Best of the Best" Award at British Council of Offices Awards 2004
October 8 2004
The Birmingham headquarters of PricewaterhouseCoopers won the top award for the British Council for Offices (BCO) Awards ceremony on Tuesday, 5th October 2004, recognizing it as "Best of the Best" out of nearly 100 contestants in the UK.
The of... Birmingham Tops UK MBA League
October 7 2004
Birmingham Business School at the University of Birmingham is the leading provider of MBA programmes in the country - according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's ranking of the world's 100 best full-time MBA programmes. This places Birmingham ahea... Birmingham International Airport Received Marketing Award
September 28 2004
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) has won a prestigious award for its effective marketing activity at the 'OAG Airport Marketing Awards' Gala Dinner in Madrid last night (Monday). Birmingham won the accolade in the '5 to 10 million passengers' c... Thinktank Reaches for the Stars With £673k Funding Boost
September 23 2004
Thinktank, Birmingham's science museum at Millennium Point, is set to create the region's first planetarium.
The museum has secured more than £673,000 from ReDiscover for its Future Horizons project, including a state-of-the-art digital planet... Site Service Pays Dividends for TNT
September 16 2004
Through Locate in Birmingham's Property Finding Service, TNT were assisted with their site decision-making process. They have now located their biggest depot in the UK at Network Park, in Birmingham.
Depot General Manager Grant Cochrane, has been in... Birmingham Airport Publishes New Environment and Community Report
September 13 2004
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) has become the first airport in Europe to invest in a sophisticated, new noise and track keeping system known as ANOMS 8. The new system, which becomes operational in October, will greatly enhance BIA's ab... Birmingham Airport Welcome Alitalia
September 10 2004
Birmingham International Airport has welcomed news that Alitalia will launch a new base at Birmingham from 1st November 2004 serving Milan Malpensa Airport daily. The service will depart from Birmingham each morning at 09:55, arriving in Milan a... Gulf Traveller to Launch Birmingham Service
September 6 2004
Birmingham International Airport has announced that Gulf Air's subsidiary airline, Gulf Traveller, will commence four weekly flights to Abu Dhabi from Friday 1st April 2005. This new direct service will offer onward connection opportunities to a... 36 Million: Not Just a Magic Number for Bullring
September 3 2004
One year since the day it launched, Bullring can officially be called the most visited shopping centre in the UK with over 36 and a half million people passing through its doors in just twelve months.
Based on published information and information f... Birmingham - The New Business City
August 24 2004
Birmingham attracts more entrepreneurs and new businesses than any city outside the South-east.
A new survey by Royal Mail has ranked Birmingham third in the country as the location for new business start-ups. Since last year, the city has jumped 24... First Islamic Bank to Launch in Birmingham
August 10 2004
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has given the go-ahead for the launch of the first totally Islamic British bank, which will have its headquarters in Birmingham. It will be the first time that Britain's 1.8 million Muslims will have access to b... Barclays to Move Sector Operations to Birmingham
August 9 2004
Barclays commitment to the manufacturing industry was reaffirmed today with the announcement that it is to move its sector operations to the West Midlands, the heart of UK manufacturing.
This move follows the recent publication of the Government's... Birmingham Hospital Trust Seeks Industry Support
August 6 2004
Heartlands and Solihull Hospital Trust is working with local industry to find solutions for controlling infection within the NHS.
The Trust is proactively facing the challenge by hosting a seminar providing industry with an opportun... Renal Research Boost at University of Birmingham
August 3 2004
The Medical School at the University of Birmingham is amongst four UK winners of the prestigious Genzyme Renal Innovations Programme (GRIP). Dr Julie Williams was awarded a $99,000 USD grant for her research proposal on 'Mechanisms of induction of di... Commission Backs 'Next Stop Birmingham Campaign'
July 27 2004
The Criminal Cases Review Commission is backing a drive to attract public sector agencies to Birmingham in line with Government thinking.
Locate in Birmingham, the City's investment agency who is leading the campaign on behalf of Birmingh... bmibaby to Become the Largest Carrier at Birmingham International Airport
July 23 2004
Birmingham International Airport welcomed the news that bmibaby is to establish a new base at the Airport. Starting in January 2005 and increasing its route network by a third, bmibaby will offer up to 20 destinations.
The investment ... West Midlands - A Centre of Excellence for Health
July 22 2004
Improvements in health services across Birmingham have been nationally recognized today in the publication of Star Ratings 2003/4 say the Strategic Health Authority.
Tom Taylor, Director of Delivery at Birmingham and The Black Country Strategic Heal... Law Firms Scouring the City for New Premises
July 21 2004
Birmingham's property market is hotting up with a raft of law firms scouring the city for new premises.
Bevan Ashford has become the latest city law firm to set in motion plans to acquire new office premises in the city centre, instructing property... City Law Firm to Double its Office Space by 2005
July 19 2004
Mills & Reeve is more than doubling its Birmingham office space by relocating to 84 Colmore Row, in the centre of the city's business district. The firm is taking 20,000 square feet of the site and will move from its current office at... Commercial Development Discussion
July 7 2004
Mike Loftus, Manager of Locate in Birmingham will take part in the next in the series of property breakfasts, run by the publication Midlands Business Insider on Friday 9th July.
The morning will consist of a discussion panel who will look at issues... Birmingham To Tehran Inaugural Flight Touches Down
July 6 2004
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) and Mahan Air celebrated the arrival of the inaugural flight from Tehran. This is the only service outside London to the Iranian capital and will operate every Friday and Saturday. From Tehran, ... University Launches Institute of Medical Law
June 30 2004
The University of Birmingham is continuing to lead the way in international research into medical-legal issues such as MMR, euthanasia and drug regulation with the launch of The Institute of Medical Law.
The Institute, which will be officially launc... University of Central England Business School Launches New Foundation Course
June 28 2004
UCE Business School has announced its successful validation of a new Foundation Degree in Financial and Professional Services.
This new programme has been designed to meet the projected shortage of supervisory/technician level staff in what is alrea... £40 Million Office Development Approval for Five Ways
June 21 2004
Calthorpe Estates and Barberry Developments have been granted planning permission to proceed with a £40 million office redevelopment at Five Ways .
The transformation of Donne and Nettleton House will create a flagship office building for the ... Second Daily New York Service Takes Off From Birmingham International Airport
June 17 2004
Birmingham International Airport (BIA) and Continental Airlines today (Tuesday) celebrated the start of the second daily non-stop service between Birmingham and New York/Newark. This development means that Birmingham Airport is now the only UK airpor... Birmingham Airport - Gateway to the World
June 16 2004
Birmingham now boasts a portfolio of more than 120 scheduled and charter destinations served by over 40 airlines, reinforcing its position as the second largest airport outside London and the fifth largest UK airport overall.
In 2003, over 60% of a... SIGNET consults on moving 85 central administrative jobs from London to Birmingham
June 15 2004
SIGNET is in the final stages of consultation with employees on relocating and consolidating its finance, IT and human resources functions to Birmingham, relocating some 85 jobs from London. SIGNET aims to improve efficiency and service levels ... ULI Europe Chooses Birmingham Regeneration Effort As First Ever City To Receive Its Award For Excellence
June 11 2004
For the first time ever, an Urban Land Institute jury has chosen to award a regeneration effort by an entire city - Birmingham. The city's vision and persistence have made possible the rejuvenation of Birmingham city centre. Led by two large-scale ef... Contact Centre Network
June 8 2004
The next Contact Centre Network will take place on Thursday 17th June at the Lakeside Conference Centre within Aston University.
Discussion topics include:
Seeing problems through the customer's eyes
remaining calm in the face of frustration
... Aston Science Park in Ground Breaking Medipark Project
June 4 2004
Birmingham's Aston Science Park is to take the lead in a major multi million pound project to develop a Medipark in the heart of the City. The scheme is expected to bring hundreds of high quality research and technology jobs to the region.
The &poun... UK Report for the Call Centre Sector
May 12 2004
The call centre sector is forecast to employ more than a million people by 2007. A new report, commissioned by the Department of Trade and Industry states that call centres are set to employ an extra 200,000 workers over the next few years.
Patricia... Birmingham Wins Bid to Stage the European Indoor Championships
April 26 2004
Birmingham has been selected to host the 29th European Indoor Championships in Athletics. The event will be staged at the National Indoor Arena in March 2007.
The city was chosen by the European Athletic Association (EAA) at their council meeting in... Birmingham Alliance Scoops National Awards
April 22 2004
The Birmingham Alliance* was awarded two accolades in the 2004 Property Awards held on 21 April at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
The two awards of Developer of the Year; and Regeneration Award were both given as a result of the completion and s... Birmingham is at the centre of the West Midlands' economic performance
April 19 2004
Birmingham has been identified as the central force in the West Midlands' economy. Factors influencing this achievement are the result of many initiatives, such as the completion of the £530 million Bullring development, and increased investmen... Locate in Birmingham is out and about in the city
April 8 2004
Locate in Birmingham is out and about in Birmingham over the next couple of months.
On 29th April, the next event within the Contact Centre Network will be held at Aston University. The subject under discussion will be: "Customer service - are ... Chamber to create new home in Edgbaston
March 22 2004
A major international business centre, housing new headquarters for Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is to be created in Edgbaston.
The £80 million development will replace the organisation's existing premises, which houses 250 sta... Locate in Birmingham coordinates city campaign for government jobs
March 18 2004
Leader of the Council Sir Albert Bore is determined that Birmingham will capture some of the government departments set to be moved out of London following the Chancellor's backing of the Lyons Review, published this week.
Sir Albert said, "I welcom... Buyers "Discover" more at Spring Fair
March 15 2004
Visitor attendance was once again strong at Spring Fair 2004 with several new sectors adding to the success of this year's show at the NEC (February 1st-5th).
The giftware show has more than 4,000 exhibitors and is the UK's largest exhibition, turni... Locate in Birmingham at MIPIM
March 4 2004
Sir Albert Bore, Leader of Birmingham City Council, will take the opportunity to showcase key new developments in Birmingham at MIPIM, the international property show, running from 9th-12th March in Cannes. Developers David Mclean and Urban Spla... Healthcare. The manufacturing advantage
February 10 2004
Locate in Birmingham hosted the successful, "Healthcare. The manufacturing advantage" seminar on Friday 6th February at the ICC, Birmingham.
Over 150 delegates attended the event, which featured a range of speakers and presentations. The centr... Central Technology Belt starts the region's high tech renaissance
January 20 2004
The region's high tech renaissance moves a step nearer as the Central Technology Belt - the high technology corridor linking Birmingham with Malvern, Worcestershire - sets out its new strategic vision, designed to deliver important economic and lifes... New record for passengers at Birmingham International Airport
January 14 2004
Following a record December, Birmingham International Aiport (BIA) has set a new annual passenger record for the twelfth successive year and has broken throught the nine million passenger mark for the first time. In 2003, 9,083,101 travellers u... £1bn NHS contract for local companies
December 29 2003
Two Birmingham based companies have been awarded the £973 million contract for the West Midlands to run the NHS Care Records Service. Birmingham based companies SCC and iSoft, together with the public sector change management specialist, Hedra,... Health Minister, John Hutton, opens clinical response centre for out-of-hours healthcare services
December 19 2003
Health Minister John Hutton, opened Primecare's new £3 million Clinical Response Centre (CRC) in Birmingham. The centre represents the second phase of a total £12 million investment by Primecare in a national infrastructure that supp... Birmingham International Airport identified as site for new runway
December 16 2003
The identification of Birmingham International Airport in the Aviation White Paper as the site for a new runway has been welcomed by the Airport's Managing Director, Richard Heard
Please click on the following links to view a selection of full press... Secretary of State for Transport to Launch Phased Opening of M6 Toll Road
December 9 2003
Historic Day for UK Roads - M6 Toll to open ahead of schedule
The Secretary of State for Transport, Alistair Darling, is today scheduled to be guest of honour at the official ceremony to mark the first phase of opening for Britain's first tolled mot... Cobbetts and Lee Crowder Announce Merger
December 1 2003
Northern law firm, Cobbetts and Birmingham's Lee Crowder have agreed to merge in a deal that will create one of the largest regional law firms in the country.
The merger, which will be effective from 1 May 2004, will create a firm with a market rank... Bullring Visitors Top 10 Million in 12 Weeks
November 26 2003
Bullring's visitor numbers have topped 10 million in just 12 weeks of trading - beating pre-launch footfall predictions by nearly 50%.
The management team recorded the 10 millionth shopper towards the end of Sunday, after one of the busiest weekends... West Midlands Property Awards 2003
November 20 2003
The prestigious black tie awards and dinner ceremony took place on Tuesday 18th November at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel. The event, now in it's third year, was hosted by Insider, while Locate in Birmingham were pro... Birmingham makes the grade
November 14 2003
Birmingham pupils have achieved better results on average for GCSE exams than any other principal cities in the UK.
Birmingham has today published the 2003 examination and assessment results for the city and has hit the target of 50 percent of pupil... Award success as NEC announces ITMA attendance
November 3 2003
The NEC, Birmingham has been recognised for its work in bringing international visitors to the region for ITMA 2003, as figures released on Friday show the scale of the textile machinery show. Initial figures show that attendance for the eight-day ex... Residents of Birmingham have ranked their city as best in England for their levels of satisfaction relating to the health of their neighbourhood
October 15 2003
The Pfizer Healthy Neighbourhood Survey, conducted between June and August 2003, covered 112 European cities, towns, and rural regions. In each area surveyed, respondents were asked to rate 25 factors covering all aspects of their neighbourhood in te... Job Opportunities within Locate in Birmingham: Senior Business Relationship Managers (now closed)
September 16 2003
Locate in Birmingham is Birmingham's investment promotion organisation.
Funded by Birmingham City Council, Locate in Birmingham draws on advice and support from public and private sector partners who form the Locate in Birmingham Advisory Board.
Lo... Birmingham - The Shopper's Paradise
September 5 2003
Hundreds of shoppers poured into Birmingham city centre today to be the first through the doors as the £500 million new Bullring opened for business.Leader of Birmingham City Council, Councillor Sir Albert Bore, who officially opened Europe's l... New Website
August 1 2003
We are pleased to announce that the redevelopment of the Locate in Birmingham web site is now complete. If you are considering moving or expanding your business we invite you to take a closer look at the information on offer. You will find key data o... Midlands set to retain business stars of the future
February 27 2003
A new £3.5 million initiative to keep the best and brightest graduates in the region will launch on Monday, 3rd March.
Aston University is leading a consortium of West Midlands universities in the multi-million pound Graduate Recruitment Proje... Aston Science Park announces huge expansion
January 7 2003
Birmingham's Aston Science Park today announced a £100 million expansion plan that will double its size and lead to the creation of hundreds of jobs.
The plan will create a 60 acre integrated campus for Aston Science Park and Aston University,... UKLEO Integration
December 23 2002
The Midlands Photonics Cluster and the UK Laser and Electro-Optics Association (UKLEO) have joined forces, integrating all members of the UKLEO into one unified Photonics Cluster.
The merger will provide excellent opportunities for respective member... Aston Academy of Life Sciences
July 1 2002
Aston University will open its new £8 million Aston Academy of Life Sciences (AALS) in 2005.
It will be a unique facility for biomedical research, which will build on Aston's grade 5 rated Neurosciences Research Institute (NRI). The project i... Archived news for this sector: All | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
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