Dave Pettifer

Dave Pettifer

Columnist
Dave is a former Royal Marines Commando who served on three tours in Afghanistan. He now works as a telecoms and security specialist.
Transport

Lime e-bikes arrive in West Midlands

Micromobility firm Lime is launching its next-generation LimeBike across the region from  April Lime is launching its e-bikes – until now a London-only

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Birmingham Business News

Human Appeal charity secures Birmingham industrial space as estate nears full occupancy

International humanitarian organisation takes unit in Hockley estate Human Appeal, the international humanitarian charity, has taken new space at Park Trading Estate in

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Development Solihull

Investment sought for Solihull’s landmark regeneration scheme

Developer Muse seeks funding partner to deliver 346 build-to-rent apartments at Holbeche Place CBRE has been appointed to secure a funding partner for

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People Wolverhampton

The Way Youth Zone in Wolverhampton celebrates 10 years

21,000 young people helped so far – and thousands more to come The Way Youth Zone in Wolverhampton is celebrating 10 years of

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Transport

New travel planning tool for West Midlanders

Transport for West Midlands teaming up with Citymapper  Passengers across the West Midlands can now plan their journeys more easily thanks to a

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Events Hospitality sector Solihull

Solihull cake designer wins national Asian wedding award for

The Juci Luci Cake Company cements reputation as one of the best  A Solihull-based wedding cake designer has won a coveted national award

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Finance World Affairs

Controversial US ploy to control global prices of critical minerals

Project Vault is the latest Trump administration tool to limit China’s dominance Project Vault is an initiative announced by Vice President JD Vance

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Education

Birmingham schools praised for ‘excellence’ with disadvantaged pupils

Bridget Phillipson singled out 12 schools in Edgbaston The Education Secretary has congratulated 12 schools in the Birmingham constituency of Edgbaston on their

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Birmingham People

Birmingham provider urges families to plan for future care needs

Bluebird Care Birmingham East addressing widespread lack of preparedness  A Birmingham care provider is supporting a national campaign encouraging families to discuss care

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Business News Finance Wolverhampton

West Midlands lender surpasses £10m in community business funding

BCRS, based in Wolverhampton, has supported more than 100 firms in West Midlands and Wales Wolverhampton-based BCRS Business Loans has exceeded £10m in

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