Coventry in talks with Walsall over 3 year ground share
Sources at Coventry City say the club is in ‘advanced talks’ with Walsall over plans to temporarily play at Bank's Stadium.
Unemployment up 7% in the West Midlands
Latest unemployment figures reveal that 16,000 more people are out of work in the West Midlands, yet an unchanged scene for the East
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Tomorrow could see one Midlands household crowned Britain's most money savvy family in a national competition.
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Leicestershire company sees opportunities abroad
A company in Leicestershire has seen an increase in export sales this year.
Pal International makes wet wipes and clothing for workers in the catering industry.
The Managing Director, Alex Brucciani, has told ITV News Central a difficult UK economy has led to his company investing in overseas markets.
Leicestershire company sees exports increase
A Leicestershire company has seen exports increase despite the economic downturn.
The company makes wet wipes and clothing for workers in the catering industry.
They said sales increased by 20% this year compared to the first quarter of 2012.
The British Chamber of Commerce believe the weak pound has helped to boost sales overseas.
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Speed cameras turned off across the West Midlands
Speed cameras across the West Midlands have been turned off.
West Midlands Police made the decision last year. It can no longer afford to run them.
The last of 304 fixed speed cameras across the region were turned off yesterday afternoon.
Police will now use mobile cameras in speeding hot spots across Birmingham, Coventry, and the Black Country.
Street party over tram roadworks, full report
Businesses on a road in Nottingham which is being closed for a year to build new tram lines, have held a street party to show they are staying open.
The traders in Beeston opposed the closure at first, but now hope the new trams will boost business in the future. Deborah Hadfield reports.
Postal workers across Midlands on strike, full report
Postal workers across the Midlands have gone on strike today in a row over jobs, pay and closures.
The Post Office says it is looking to shut or franchise out around 70 crown branches as part of a plan to save money. But postal unions say the proposals are putting jobs at risk.
Business owners hope street party will keep business going
Businesses on a road in Nottingham which is being closed for a year to build new tram lines, have held a street party to show they are staying open.
Although business owners opposed the closure at first they hope the party will send a strong message to the public that they are open for business for the next year even though the road is not open to cars.
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Post Office issue statement on today's strikes
In response to today's strikes at more than 300 crown Post Offices nationwide, the Post Office issued the following statement:
– Post Office spokesperson"Crown branches are currently losing £40 million per year and this is being subsidised by public money.
This cannot continue. We are committed to the Post Office remaining a key part of UK high streets and our plans ensure this will happen."
As well as opposing branch closures, the CWU are also demanding an end to pay-freezes for its members.
And stress that unless an offer is forthcoming, more industrial action could be on the cards."
Public asks why Post Office branches need to change
ITV News Central spoke to people in Kings Heath in Birmingham about the prospect of their local Post Office branch closing or becoming a franchise.
Those asked don't understand why the Post Office needs to make the changes to the retail side of the business.
Union questions Post Office branch closures
Jim Reeves, from the Communication Workers' Union, says the argument to close 70 Crown Post Offices is flawed because the business is profitable.
He spoke to ITV News Central outside the Kings Heath branch in Birmingham as staff went of strike this morning.
Businesses hit by year long tramworks hold street party
Independent shops along Chilwell Road in Beeston in Nottingham are today holding a street party ahead of the road being closed for 12 months because of work to extend the city's tram network.
The road closure for the tramworks was initially met with outrage.
But now businesses say they are prepared to put up with the year long disruption, as they hope to benefit when the Nottingham Express Transit line 2 to Chilwell is complete.
