Dave Pettifer

Dave Pettifer

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

Ballet school launches summer retreat for adult dancers

Four-day residential event offers ballet, jazz and Bollywood workshops for dancers aged 55 and over  Elmhurst Ballet School is inviting adult dancers of

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Crypto Viewpoint

CLARITY Act hits critical crossroads

US Senate faces a make-or-break May deadline as stablecoin yield dispute threatens to derail landmark crypto legislation The May deadline looms for the

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Life Sciences Viewpoint World Affairs

US Republican senator steps up pressure on health agencies alleged Covid-19 vaccine safety cover-up 

Ron Johnson’s subcommittee demands answers on whether federal officials withheld evidence of cardiac risks from the public Wisconsin senator Ron Johnson, Chairman of

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Culture Events

Birmingham’s Grand Hotel to host city wine showcase this May

The Colmore Wine Showcase – an afternoon of tasting and discovery Birmingham’s wine scene will take centre stage next month as the Colmore

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People Sport

Birmingham Youth Sports Academy marks 25 years with glittering awards evening

Hundreds of local children, volunteers and community figures celebrated Local children, grassroots volunteers and community figures from across Birmingham were honoured at a

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Business News

Logicor secures double letting at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal

Two refurbished units snapped up 10 months after previous tenant vacates Logicor has completed two lettings at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).

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Business News

Midlands law firm hits £41m turnover after acquisition spree and organic growth

Talbots Law expands footprint across Staffordshire and Shropshire as revenues rise by £11m in a single year Employee-owned Talbots Law has reported revenues

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Business News

Coventry autonomous vehicle firm triples manufacturing capacity with £14m-backed expansion

Aurrigo International has opened a 130,000 sq ft facility to meet rising global demand for its self-driving airport vehicles Autonomous software and robotics

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Crime Education Justice

Novus wins West Midlands prison education contract 

Education provider to deliver Ministry of Justice’s new Prisoner Education Service across eight public prisons from September Novus, one of the UK’s leading

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Culture

Birmingham’s B:Music unveils an eclectic Summer 2026 season at Symphony Hall and Town Hall

From Grammy winners to Wallace and Gromit – flagship music charity promises something for everyone Birmingham music charity B:Music has announced its Summer

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