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Crackdown on curry restaurant safety

Friday, February 26, 2010

A CRACKDOWN on curry establishments in Birmingham has been launched following a spate of injuries as a result of poorly maintained cooking equipment.

Following a number of accidents, 27 restaurants and take-aways in the city have been targeted, with tandoori ovens being...

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Promise over city council job cuts

Friday, February 26, 2010

THE leader of Birmingham City Council has said the risk of losing up to 2,000 posts within the authority need not amount to job cuts. Councillor Mike...

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Historic Erdington hall's uncertain future

The future of historic Pype Hayes Hall, The House of 13 Gables, hangs in the balance. Picture courtesy of Sutton Coldfield Library.

Friday, February 19, 2010

THE fate of a landmark Erdington building hangs in the balance after a council announced drastic plans to cut its property portfolio. Historic Pype...

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Offers invited for landmark Mere Green pub

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

A LANDMARK pub is up for sale as changes to Four Oaks' commercial centre continue. Barley's, which is located at Mere Green's main traffic island, is...

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Meaty challenge for new Boldmere butchers

Ian Webber, left, outside his shop with manager Craig Butler. (PB11887-3523SO)

Sunday, February 07, 2010

A businessman has fought back after the recession by opening a business in Boldmere this week. Ian Webber, aged 62, who has 40 years of experience in...

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Playtime set to be transformed

An artist's impression shows how the new play facility will look.

Friday, January 08, 2010

TENS of thousands of pounds will be spent to revolutionise a run-down Great Barr park and provide much-needed play facilities for the local community....

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obs drive at Perry Barr car sales site

The former P&O container base in Perry Barr was given a new lease of life this week, creating hundreds of jobs, as Birmingham Council's planning committee approved plans for a car auction site. </B>

Friday, December 18, 2009

HUNDREDS of jobs will be created after planning chiefs gave the go-ahead for a former container base to become a huge vehicle sales site. British Car...

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Family plans history event to boost pride

Framecraft owner Lucy Farrell is asking people to bring in their treasured photographs of Mere Green for an exhibition at her shop. (TS6904-3903SO)

Monday, November 30, 2009

A family business will use Mere Green's history to show the area can recover from a failed plan for development. Framecraft Picture Framing and Art...

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Estate agents box clever to brighten troops' Christmas

From left, Lance Sergeant GT Draper of the Irish Guards with Acres staff Gill O'Connell, Susi Parker-Shaw, Victoria Whipps and Gunner Bowen, of the Royal Horse Artillery. (SI)

Monday, November 16, 2009

A SUTTON estate agent has been inundated with shoeboxes full of Christmas gifts to send out to troops in Afghanistan. Following the launch of Acres'...

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