Simon Evans

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Simon is a former Press Association news wire journalist. He has worked in comms roles for Thames Water, Heathrow, Network Rail and Birmingham Airport.
Business News

£120m for tourism

The West Midlands economy has received a £120m boost thanks to a regional programme supporting business growth and tourism. The Commonwealth Games Legacy

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Life Sciences Tech

Brum: Health tech capital

Birmingham is cementing its place as the home of British health tech innovation with a two-day conference of the greatest minds in the

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Business News

WM accountants join DJH 

A 90-year-old Halesowen accountancy practice has been bought out by private equity-backed DJH. The acquisition of Nicklin strengthens DJH’s presence in the West

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Business News Interview Sport

Tim Stimpson: Guided missile

Quite apart from those he endured on the rugby paddock, former England and British & Irish Lions fullback Tim Stimpson has had his

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Business News Politics

£1.75bn ‘Midlands Rail Hub’

Birmingham MP Laurance Turner has welcomed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ commitment to help fund £1.75bn of rail investments in the West Midlands. In her

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Viewpoint World Affairs

Strip LA of Olympics

In 2028 Los Angeles is set to stage the Olympic Games. But in light of recent events, it shouldn’t. The host city must

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Business News Politics

Jobs, homes, transport, growth

Jobs, homes, economic growth and better transport will be facilitated in the West Midlands by the government’s spending pledges, the region’s mayor said.

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News People

Police: ‘Drop the knife’

West Midlands Police has launched a hard-hitting radio campaign to persuade young people to stop carrying knives. The ad, set to run on

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Defence Leadership Politics Video

Everest: ‘Never again’

Veterans Minister Al Carns is ‘one and done’ with Mt Everest. The 45-year-old MP for Birmingham Selly Oak said his record-breaking mission last

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Defence Invictus Leadership Video

£12,000 for Fisher House

More than £12,000 has been raised this year for Birmingham’s Fisher House, the recovery haven for injured armed forces personnel and their families,

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