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Black and Asian owned businesses 'hindered' by slow growth over 'years'
BusinessLive
The Labour Party have pledged to boost Black, Asian and ethnic minority-led small and medium-sized businesses
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Willy Wonka of samosas opens first shop with incredible creations on the menu
Black Country
Zeyn - the man behind Samosaboy - has opened his first shop in Wolverhampton
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'I lost my daughter and turned grief into a global, Islamic lifestyle business'
Ramadan
Once Upon a Dua is a multi-award winning children's lifestyle brand that even non-Muslims adore
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UB40 star's wife wins big for wedding cake business after turning her back on showbusiness
UB40
Solihull wife of UB40 star Robin Campbell wins at Britain's Asian Wedding Awards for her cake business Juci Luci Cake Company
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Councillors claim market is 'dead' - as they hike fees
Dudley
Licensing committee members call for change then hike street trader fees
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'Perfect family business' cafe up for sale in Great Barr for just under £60K
Great Barr
The popular cafe is just off busy Walsall Road and has glowing reviews on social media
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New Aldi and Lidl stores coming your way from 2024 onwards with jobs for the area
Lidl
The cost-cutting superstores will be replacing dying shopping centres and businesses
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His head said be an engineer, his heart said make Japanese pancakes on Ladypool Road
Sparkhill
Hassan Mohamed thought he had a career plan mapped out but his sweet tooth took him on another path
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I visited Soho Road shops and it was a sensory treat I'll never forget
Handsworth and Soho
Many businesses are family-owned and reaching milestone anniversaries
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We visited the heart of Soho Road - meet the inspirational business owners who never give up
Handsworth and Soho
Independent businesses on Soho Road are waning due to online shopping and cost of living, but they won't give up
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'I'm a pawnbroker and I've sold everything from boxing belts to canal barges'
BusinessLive
'People needing money has a stigma but don't walk in with your head down - walk in with your head high and ask 'How much for this?'"
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Bordesley Green S'More Desserts up for sale due to 'personal circumstances'
BusinessLive
S'More Desserts only opened two years ago and wowed customers with their sweet treats and savoury dishes
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Popular Solihull fish and chip shop for sale
BusinessLive
The popular takeaway could benefit from a larger menu and extended opening hours according to sellers
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'She started kicking off, she's a diva' - confessions of former Brum hotel worker's celebrity encounters
Perry Barr
Perry Barr cafe owner recalls a rude Whitney Houston and "softie" BBC Gladiators
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How entrepreneur mum opened 'micro nursery' in her Yardley home
Birmingham Mums
Emma, 43, has already had to turn families away she is so popular
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The inspirational story of legendary Stratford Road business that was 'labour of love for 52 years'
BusinessLive
Vic's Shoe Repairs and Leather Goods attracted the likes of UB40 and the Lord Mayor
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Disabled jobseeker says 'I didn't have a clue I could work at all' as charity slams lack of support
Employment
A charity has slammed job centres for lack of specialist equipment and support for disabled people
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Brummie pals are earning six figures after starting business from their homes
BusinessLive
Luna Charles was created during lockdown - and now has some big celebrity fans
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Babysitter's invention for children without limbs - because of 'sassy' princess
BusinessLive
Engineering whiz Kate, 27, now runs a successful business that fixes a common problem for children missing limbs
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This Brummie personal care start-up is well groomed for success
Birmingham City FC
City centre firm BarberBoss recently entered into a partnership with Birmingham City FC
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Wolverhampton warehouse and office storage specialist is looking to go from strength to strength
Wolverhampton
Dalvie Systems provides bespoke storage and office interiors for major UK firms
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How virtual reality job interviews could help unemployed back into work
Severn Trent Water
Big brand employers at the Severn Trent jobs fair include the NHS, National Express, Kier and Pertemps
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Humble samosa given a niche twist by entrepreneur who began selling chocolate sandwiches at school
Wolverhampton
His outlandish flavours for SamosaBoy include Nutella, Oreo and strawberry and cream in baked samosas
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'We built our clothing business with £500 each in our pockets - now we've quit our jobs'
Asian Communities
Kamran and Shawfikul had just £500 each when they launched their successful thobe business from their homes
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Midlands traffic and travel
UK cars will have to be 'retrofitted' with new 'mandatory' speed limiter before July
A driving law change which could see European Union speed limiters installed in cars will crack down on the number of accidents and speeding fines, it is hoped.
UK warned 'intense' heatwave looms with three parts of England hottest
Birmingham weather
WXCharts maps and charts, projected using Met Desk data suggest that temperatures could reach 23C this Friday.
Baby dies after Legoland Windsor incident as woman arrested
Crime
A woman, 27, was arrested on suspicion of neglecting a child to cause unnecessary injury, as police asked people not to speculate on the tragic incident
Two arrested after fatal Drews Lane crash which injured five adults and three children
Ward End
A man in his 20s was killed in two-car smash in Drews Lane, at the junction with Wardend Road in Ward End, on Monday, May 6
UK faces 25C heatwave by end of week with three parts of England hottest
Birmingham weather
Jim Dale, from British Weather Services said he expects conditions to be "very pleasant".
Transport
Rail strike warning to West Midlands Trains passengers hoping to travel today
No service at all on key regional network including on vital Cross City Line bringing travellers through Birmingham city centre
Man suffers head injury after vicious attack in Wolverhampton
West Midlands Police
A man in his 30s suffered a head injury that required hospital treatment after being attacked in King Street in Wolverhampton city centre
UK to be hotter than Milan and Florence in 20C 'mini heatwave'
Midlands weather
Areas of England - including the West Midlands - could see the mercury rise above 20C next week
Eurovision 2024 and the Brexit effect - has leaving the EU ruined our chances forever?
Eurovision Song Contest
The 64th Eurovision Song Contest finals take place in Sweden on Saturday, where 37 countries will go to battle to win the prestigious trophy
Hapless driver crashes stolen Range Rover into parked vehicles in Birmingham after chase near prison
West Midlands Police
A Range Rover stolen in Redditch in a burglary was spotted by traffic police in Windon Green who pursued it before the driver crashed into parked cars
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Midlands traffic and travel
UK cars will have to be 'retrofitted' with new 'mandatory' speed limiter before July
A driving law change which could see European Union speed limiters installed in cars will crack down on the number of accidents and speeding fines, it is hoped.
New driver inhaled laughing gas before killing friend and hurting two others in horror smash
Black Country
Connor Jones, 21, had passed his driving test just four months before the crash in Lower Gornal
Friend of man 'chopped at with machete by 12-year-old boys recalls running for his life during park face-off'
Black Country
Two 12-year-old boys deny stabbing Shawn Seesahai to death with a machete in Wolverhampton
UK warned 'intense' heatwave looms with three parts of England hottest
Birmingham weather
WXCharts maps and charts, projected using Met Desk data suggest that temperatures could reach 23C this Friday.
Hollywood star asks dad 'for his phone and wallet' outside Birmingham Poundland
Resorts World Birmingham
The star stopped for a selfie with the dad-of-two while he was 'on a Greggs run'
Transport
Rail strike warning to West Midlands Trains passengers hoping to travel today
No service at all on key regional network including on vital Cross City Line bringing travellers through Birmingham city centre
Man suffers head injury after vicious attack in Wolverhampton
West Midlands Police
A man in his 30s suffered a head injury that required hospital treatment after being attacked in King Street in Wolverhampton city centre
UK to be hotter than Milan and Florence in 20C 'mini heatwave'
Midlands weather
Areas of England - including the West Midlands - could see the mercury rise above 20C next week
Eurovision 2024 and the Brexit effect - has leaving the EU ruined our chances forever?
Eurovision Song Contest
The 64th Eurovision Song Contest finals take place in Sweden on Saturday, where 37 countries will go to battle to win the prestigious trophy
Hapless driver crashes stolen Range Rover into parked vehicles in Birmingham after chase near prison
West Midlands Police
A Range Rover stolen in Redditch in a burglary was spotted by traffic police in Windon Green who pursued it before the driver crashed into parked cars