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Boost for Good Hope patients with recovery at home service launch

Good Hope Hospital - in partnership with Healthcare at Home Ltd - is launching its first recovery at home (R@H) service this week




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Birmingham hospice scores new partnership with rugby club

Tie-up will help funding for Birmingham St Mary's.



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  • Rugby
  • Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club
  • Birmingham St Mary's Hospice


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Police back rugby club’s battle against knife crime

Community initiative gains wide support.





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NHS Birmingham & Solihull advice for patients

"Help us to help you get the treatment you need across Birmingham and Solihull."





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Lib Dems launch manifesto for Police and Crime Commissioner

Plans will “make policing local” and enable police to embed in communities.





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Pub Quiz in aid of Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice

The newly formed ‘Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice Kings Norton Fundraising Group’ are urging all quiz enthusiasts to join them for their debut fundraising event





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Hospice launches Harborne Fundraising Groups to raise vital funds

Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice has unveiled its latest venture aimed at supporting the services on which so many rely.




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Maximising Productivity with a Tailored Office Fit-Out in Birmingham

Making the most of your available space.




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Public Service Broadcasting – planes, trains and automobiles

Richard Nevin goes on a voyage of discovery.





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Announcing Hello You! The Janice Long Bursary

Long-running festival announces award to support new and emerging musicians.




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City centre office block renovation completed

£2.5 million refurb complete at The Southside Building.




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Magnificent ‘Law’ Seven adopt pedal power

£15,000 raised for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.





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Remembrance service held for city homeless

Taking time at Christmas to remember homeless who passed away in Birmingham.




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Police initiative leads to reduction in local crime

Police Now officers tackling crime and anti-social behaviour with positive results.





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Breakthrough for emergency services

West Midlands CARE Team join Blood on Board initiative.




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Ring and Ride services returning

Return to regular duties after helping NHS key workers during pandemic.




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Ambulance service to receive additional funding

£5.6 million boost as Trust at its busiest ever.





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Are Offices Safe to Return to Now That Restrictions Are Easing?

A guide to reducing risk and easing concerns.




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Longbridge announcement shows governments should “listen to local voices”

Claim by Birmingham MP.




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Police deny allegations of racial profiling

Investigation promised into Handsworth man's arrest.




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Top award for local policeman

Recognition for outstanding service to the community.




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B:Music announces Workplace Voices

Birmingham music charity launches a new strand of community vocal activity.





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Hundreds of apprenticeships up for grabs at jobs road show

Teenagers across the Black Country are being urged to visit a series of free road shows promoting apprenticeships where they can sign up for work with good quality training.




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You’d be barking to miss Police Dog Hogan in Kings Heath

Here at last to satisfy the clamour of their Brummie fans, come Police Dog Hogan.




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Gig review: Police Dog Hogan bound into Birmingham

Kings Heath’s Hare and Hounds was the venue last night for the first appearance in Birmingham of Police Dog Hogan




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Golf day a GR8 success for homeless services

Fundraising day will help provide assistance for region's vulnerable sleepers.




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Harborne doctor and nurse duo cycle for hospice care

Birmingham St Mary’s staff on 100 mile bike ride raising funds for hospice.




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Amazon Seller Services cuts net loss by 28% in FY24

The company’s revenue growth during the year picked up after it reported only 3% growth in FY23. Earlier, ET had reported that Flipkart Internet, the marketplace unit of the Walmart-owned retailer posted revenue growth of 21% in FY24.




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US says it intends to shore up support for Ukraine until Trump takes office




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Prices up, but wedding season boosts demand for kirana items

Indore's Siyaganj market is experiencing a surge in demand for groceries ahead of the wedding season, despite significant price increases in edible oils, pulses, and grains. Traders anticipate an 8-10% rise in business compared to the previous year, driven by bulk orders from caterers and increased individual purchases.




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India's consumer price inflation to rise further to 5.81% on skyrocketing food costs

India's consumer price inflation likely surged to a 14-month high in October, driven by soaring vegetable and edible oil prices. Economists predict inflation hit 5.81%, just below the central bank's 6% tolerance limit. A weak rupee and rising global commodity prices add to inflationary pressures, potentially delaying anticipated interest rate cuts.




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IKEA sales fall 5% after price cuts amid weak housing market

Inter IKEA reported a 5.3% drop in annual sales, partly due to price cuts with lower raw material costs. As inflation impacts spending, more people are expected to host at home this holiday season. More price reductions are planned for 2025 by Inter IKEA starting from September 1st.




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Rising competition, price hikes & declining volumes? Amit Syngle on what Asian Paints will do going ahead

Asian Paints faced a challenging second quarter with muted demand due to uneven rainfall and a slowdown in metro cities. Despite price hikes, competitive intensity remains high. The company is cautiously optimistic about single-digit volume growth in the coming quarter while closely observing AkzoNobel's strategic review of its India business.




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Colgate will be a preferred choice in the market amid rising snacking culture, says CFO Jacob

Colgate-Palmolive India is experiencing growth in the expanding oral care market. The company reported a 10% rise in revenue. However, it recognizes market difficulties like fluctuating demand and rising costs. Colgate remains dedicated to improving oral health awareness in India. It aims to achieve this through education and product innovation. The company is focused on sustainability and social responsibility initiatives.




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Housing prices keeping consumers away from biscuits? Britannia's Berry flags a concern for FMCG sales

Britannia Industries reported a 10% drop in profit for the quarter ended September as surging housing costs and low income growth in urban areas led to a slowdown in demand for fast-moving consumer goods. While rural demand has been stable, urban demand has seen a significant downturn, mirroring global trends of consumer confidence returning but wages lagging behind inflation.




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Swiggy shares list at 8% premium over IPO price

Food delivery giant Swiggy debuted on the stock market with a premium over its IPO price, despite ongoing financial losses. Analysts expressed caution, citing market volatility and the company's negative earnings, while acknowledging its revenue growth. Swiggy plans to use the IPO proceeds for investments in subsidiaries, technology, and marketing.




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Rs 325 or Rs 470? Swiggy share price targets leave investors confused after listing

On its listing day, brokerage firms - Macquarie and JM Financial - became the first ones to initiate coverage on the debutant but came out with polar opposite views. Macquarie's initiating coverage report gave it an underperform rating with a target price of Rs 325, which indicates downside potential of 17% from IPO issue price of Rs 390.




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Tata's Croma names Shibashish Roy as chief executive officer

Infiniti Retail, that operates popular electronics retailer Croma, is preparing for a leadership transition. Shibashish Roy, the current Deputy CEO, will step into the role of CEO on November 18, 2024, succeeding Avijit Mitra. Mitra, who has been instrumental in Croma's growth.




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Pencil-maker Doms sets Rs 750-790 price band for Rs 1,200 cr IPO

​​The Umbergaon, Valsad-based company said the issue comprises Rs 850 crore of offer for sale and Rs 350 crore of fresh issue, and will close on December 15. Its chief financial officer Rahul Shah told reporters here that the floor price is 75 times and the cap price is 79 times the face value of the equity shares.




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Jockey India licensee posts Q2 profit rise on premium demand

Page Industries, the company that holds the license for Jockey and Speedo in India, saw its profit increase by 30% in the second quarter. The company's profit reached 1.95 billion rupees. This growth was driven by higher sales of premium athleisure wear. Despite a general slowdown in consumer spending, demand for these products remained strong.