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Leamington is saying ‘witajcie’ to the Parade’s first Polish delicatessen. Taste of Home has opened opposite the town hall and stocks traditional Polish meats, drinks, breads and newspapers.

A new gastro pub is set to open at a landmark development in Kenilworth (November 14).

Businesses frightened of losing staff because they cannot afford to give pay rises or bonuses have been urged to offer share incentives instead.

Kind-hearted golfers hit the right notes for a Whitchurch charity at a golf event at a leading Shropshire venue.

Kate Halewood is getting into the swing of her new role as general manager of a leading Shropshire hotel.

An expanding Daventry car transporter company is driving towards further success in Europe after developing another innovative trailer.

To launch the new Reconstyle range, which is made from waste clothing materials, Freedom Clothing Project has announced the first in an exciting series of revamping competitions.

Restaurants at Work – the company which has fed the stars at Abbey Road studios in London for the last six years – is hoping to embark on the expansion trail after its parent company was listed on the PLUS Market.

A series of investors have been in touch with McInerney Homes in a bid to snap up a number of new homes at its Beacon Wood scheme, off Hawbush Road.

About 300 people attended the official re-opening of Coventry’s multi-million pound art gallery and museum.

Two artistic pupils from a Sutton Coldfield school will see their work displayed on buses after winning a regional competition.

When clothing specialist La Redoute UK needed accurate English descriptions of its online products for the company’s website to avoid any unnecessary ‘faux pas’ the firm recruited translation experts Comtec.

One of the biggest bands in British music history, Oasis, will rock the Ricoh Arena in Coventry next summer.

A chance meeting at a top exhibition led to a new sponsorship deal at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

A leading hotel group has started trading ahead of schedule in its new £4.5 million build hotel in Preston.

A leading national employment agency has opened a new additional office in Solihull.

Rugby’s best kept property secret is set to be revealed later this month (October). Benfield Homes is opening the courtyard to its Satchels Court scheme on Dunchurch Road so potential buyers can view the setting for the development.

A sizable cut in interest rates has perked up homebuyers in Leicestershire. And one homebuilder is hoping to add to their buoyancy with a special open weekend at its development in Thurmaston.

The first piece of artwork ever to be commissioned for The Herbert is to see the light of day again.

A leading travel management company has built on its foundations to land a new contract with a major construction firm.

The Isle Casino will be swaying to the sounds of Sweet Caroline when a Neil Diamond impersonator takes to the stage this month. (October)

A Coventry construction firm has landed four new deals across the Midlands worth more than a £1 million.

A longstanding leading Dutch manufacturer of condensing combination boilers has chosen Bromsgrove to launch its first UK office.

A whole host of fun activities for all the family have been lined up at The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum to mark its official re-launch.

The extraordinary diverse work of Ana Maria Pacheco will be brought to The Herbert in Coventry this month.(October)

A leading financial services company has reached its target and raised some serious cash of its own for three Chester charities.

An IT company is set to double its work force after investing £1.5m in a new Warwickshire headquarters.

The final chapter in one of the greatest film trilogy’s ever made will be screened at The Herbert this month.(October)

An up-and-coming indie pop band will be playing in the city later this year as part of a nationwide tour.

Employees at a major Solihull business park are leading the way in environmentally friendly commuting.

An internationally renowned exhibition of contemporary photographs from the world famous Victoria and Albert Museum has opened in Coventry.

While Great Britain’s sporting stars have been striking gold in China, a leading business figure from the West Midlands has been bestowed with a major honour.

The 21st reunion to remember the crew who served on a ship which was adopted by Derby people in a multi-million pound fundraising drive has been held in the town.

The sounds of platform shoes and disco beats will be back in Chesterfield this month for fans of the 70s and 80s.

Charities struggling with financial and legal issues have been offered a helping hand by two Warwickshire-based firms.

One of Warwickshire’s leading venues for civil ceremonies is hosting its first wedding fayre after the completion £2.5 million refurbishment.

Richard Billingham’s frank photographs of his family, which are still provoking debate nearly 15 years later, will be among a touring exhibition from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London coming to Coventry.

BFO Motorcycles are pleased to announce the switch:BLADE, a Honda Fireblade based production motorcycle. Weighing in at 138 kilograms, and with 134 horsepower, the switch:BLADE offers astonishing levels of performance with true exclusivity.

It will be scissors, combs and hairdryers at the ready when the country’s top hairdressing competition is held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

An expert on photographs is to give a free guided tour of a fascinating exhibition which gets underway at The Herbert this month.(September)

A conference guaranteed to help West Midlands businesses wanting to delve into the world of the web is taking place in Coventry.

The £113 million Ricoh Arena in Coventry has made two key appointments.

The credit crunch may be bad news for the majority of businesses, but a leading Stratford hotel is fighting back.

A £4.5million development in the heart of Preston is finally nearing completion after being delayed for several months following a significant archaeological discovery at the site.

A psychic night will be held in the haunted room of a leading Derby hotel next month. (September)

Coventry Best for Business (B4B) has signed a three-year deal with the UK’s leading internet provider to power Coventry’s broadband service.

Just one home remains for sale at a development near Oldbury.

Spa Seekers have teamed up with Elemis, the leading spa and skincare brand, to sell their products on Spaseekers.com

Former players from Liverpool’s illustrious past will be raising money to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Wirral Holistic Care Services Therapeutic Cancer Care.

School children from the West Midlands will find out next month whether more than two million people will get to see their art work.