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thebusinessdesk. com > northwest > news > 2170816-manchester-piccadilly-trains-running-following-urgent-overhead-wire-repairs

Manchester Piccadilly trains running following urgent overhead wire repairs

4+ hour, 19+ min ago  (202+ words) Network Rail teams worked throughout Saturday night to fix the high-voltage cables on the approach to the North West's busiest railway station after they failed on Thursday, April 16. That led to a stretch of the wires being caught and damaged…...

East Midlands
thebusinessdesk. com > eastmidlands > news > 2109533-east-midlands-leaders-gear-up-for-ukreiif-with-investor-pitch

East Midlands leaders gear up for UKREii F with investor pitch

5+ hour, 34+ min ago  (308+ words) Business and civic leaders are set to gather in Derby next month as the East Midlands prepares its pitch to investors ahead of a major national real estate event. The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, and Amy Harhoff,…...

West Midlands
thebusinessdesk. com > westmidlands > news > 2110627-funding-secured-to-reopen-galleries-at-birmingham-museum-art-gallery

Funding secured to reopen galleries at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (266+ words) Birmingham Museums Trust has secured "183, 000 in funding to support the reopening of gallery space at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, as part of wider efforts to improve access to its collections. The grant, awarded through the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries…...

West Midlands
thebusinessdesk. com > westmidlands > news > 2110424-south-birmingham-railway-line-reopens-after-80-years

South Birmingham railway line reopens after 80 years | The Business Desk. com

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (63+ words) Three stations at Moseley Village, Kings Heath and Pineapple Road (Stirchley) now provide direct services to Birmingham city centre South Birmingham railway line reopens after 80 years More from West Midlands - "35m logistics scheme set to create up to 150 jobs - Big screen…...

East Midlands
thebusinessdesk. com > eastmidlands > news > 2108970-on-the-move-the-latest-east-midlands-hires-928

On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (759+ words) Lovell Homes has appointed Sally Brookes as regional sales manager for the East Midlands. Bringing more than two decades of experience in the housebuilding industry, Brookes began her career in 2002 as a sales administrator before progressing to sales manager level....

West Midlands
thebusinessdesk. com > westmidlands > news > 2110233-greater-birmingham-chambers-of-commerce-appoints-deputy-ceo

Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce appoints deputy CEO

3+ week, 1+ min ago  (305+ words) The Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) has appointed Raj Kandola as its permanent deputy chief executive, formalising a role he has held on an interim basis over the past year. Kandola, who currently leads the Chamber's external affairs function,…...

West Midlands
thebusinessdesk. com > westmidlands > news > 2108754-winners-revealed-for-the-west-midlands-business-of-the-year-awards-2026

Winners revealed for the West Midlands Business of the Year Awards 2026 | The Business Desk. com

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (536+ words) David Keene MBE, founder and CEO of Coventry-based autonomous transport tech company Aurrigo, was named Ambassador of the Year tonight at the West Midlands Business of the Year Awards 2026. David has gone from assembling wiring harnesses in his bedroom in…...

West Midlands
thebusinessdesk. com > westmidlands > news > 2109937-here-are-the-winners-for-our-west-midlands-leadership-awards-2026

Here are the winners for our West Midlands Leadership Awards 2026 | The Business Desk. com

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (681+ words) At a star-studded awards evening on 26 March, leaders from the cream of the West Midlands business community were recognised for their achievements and vision. The winner of the overall West Midlands Leader of the Year award was Jack Smith, CEO…...

Yorkshire
thebusinessdesk. com > yorkshire > news > 2152301-people-berwins-solicitors-gateley-legal-perfect-storm-and-more

People: Berwins Solicitors; Gateley Legal; Perfect Storm; and more

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (1277+ words) Harrogate-headquartered Berwins Solicitors has appointed a senior private client specialist as part of ongoing growth. Solicitor, Lynsey Bashforth has joined the firm's Life team as an associate director. She has experience in all areas of private client law, is a…...

West Midlands
thebusinessdesk. com > westmidlands > news > 2109830-signage-provider-relocates-to-larger-birmingham-site

Signage provider relocates to larger Birmingham site | The Business Desk. com

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (60+ words) Move to a larger site supports increased capacity and improved production efficiency Signage provider relocates to larger Birmingham site More from West Midlands - Med Tech firm launches AI mental health platform for NHS staff - Refurbishment completed at 78, 000 sq ft of…...