Brummie calls for coolness
Grassroots groups urge action As Birmingham sweltered through record-breaking temperatures and an amber heat warning went out across the West Midlands, residents, campaigners.
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JQ church summer fete
One of Birmingham’s best-loved community events returns in August as St Paul’s Church in the Jewellery Quarter hosts its annual summer fete. On.
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Fire service praised regionally
Inspectors endorse WMFS performance as MP visits Solihull crew West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has been praised for its emergency response and staff.
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‘Using my story to help others’
Fardousa Osman – aka Fifi – is using her past experience supporting mental health patients and her own recent personal trauma to help.
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Children’s hospice pleads with PM
‘Hands for Hope’ campaign demands long-term funding An emotionally charged campaign led by Acorns Children’s Hospice has brought the voices – and handprints.
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‘Hired for me, not my CV’
Countless jobseekers are rejected every day by potential employers due to “a lack of relevant experience and qualifications.” A year ago Aneela Sirfraz,.
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Severn Trent funds charity
A Birmingham charity is celebrating a year of growth and transformation thanks to a £20,000 grant from the Severn Trent Community Fund. Smart.
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UK financial advice revolution
FCA overhaul aims to bridge advice gap The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled the most significant reforms to the UK’s financial advice.
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Stunning June – roll on July
As chief executive of Birmingham’s One Thousand Trades Group of companies, my business ethos mirrors my personal mantra: “Imagine a world where your benefit.