Article: Why small IS beautiful in this ATV battle; This is the second article on proposals to split the ATV region DAVID GRITTEN talks to MR PETER SNAPE as chief advocate of more klocal ATV coverage.(News)

Article: The West Midlands goes for gain in the seat of power; Helen Bruce looks at the aims and hopes of today's business delegation to the capital.
The Birmingham Post (England);  May 25, 2000 ;     700+ words ...West Midlands business leaders are travelling to...high-flying delegates will be setting out the West Midlands First campaign, lobbying politicians...the Confederation of British Industry West Midlands, they will also be trumpeting the region...

Article: Keeping Britain on the move; What's the West Midlands got to do with London? Nigel Hastilow explains.
The Birmingham Post (England);  November 25, 1998 ;     700+ words ......perhaps what - you may wonder, is the West Midlands and why should I care about it? The answer is that the West Midlands is the heart of the country. Geographically...England. But more than that, the West Midlands is the heart of the country culturally...

Article: Beating the drum at the heart of Whitehall; Yesterday's lobbying campaign by West Midlands First brought the region's message to Whitehall. Political Correspondent Chris Gray listened in.
The Birmingham Post (England);  November 26, 1998 ;     700+ words ......find it turned into a branch of the West Midlands. The Euro-sceptics of the region might...everything else that happens in the West Midlands. From MPs, through managing directors...central Government should do for the West Midlands. It was left to West Midlands First...

Article: Talks are the key to West Midlands driving European issues.(Business)
The Birmingham Post (England);  January 2, 2002 ;     454 words ......taking place. Members of the West Midlands in Europe organisation have been...interests as well as Advantage West Midlands, the regional development agency. Richard Barnes, chairman of West Midlands in Europe and a boardmember of...

Article: Perspective: Should Birmingham go it alone?; With the concept of the West Midlands clearly baffling European Capital of Culture judges, Chief Reporter Paul Dale wonders whether Birmingham would sometimes be better off going it alone.(Comment)
The Birmingham Post (England);  June 9, 2003 ;     700+ words ......brain-teaser for the week ahead: 'Define the West Midlands.' You might care to try something easier...years ago, what used to be called the West Midlands County Council has never escaped from...expediency. Even on a map, the County of the West Midlands is a ridiculous shape. Delve ...

Article: Dr Phil Extance of Advantage West Midlands sets an innovation challenge; Showcasing West Midlands' innovation and creativity strengths.(Business)
The Birmingham Post (England);  July 6, 2007 ;     661 words ...Showcasing the West Midlands' strengths in innovation and creativity...Europe - launched last week at the West Midlands in Europe office in Brussels. The...voluntary sector partners involved in West Midlands in Europe and hundreds of visitors...

Article: WEST MIDLANDS EMERGENCY SERVICES: Making communities safer for everyone; WEST MIDLANDS EMERGENCY SERVICES.(Features)
Birmingham Evening Mail (England);  July 20, 2004 ;     224 words ......crime continuing to fall and the West Midlands becoming a safer place in which...reductions of 2002-3. Across the West Midlands there has been some excellent work by individuals and teams West Midlands Policeat local, force and national...

Article: Creating an economic strategy to compete with the whole world; Advantage west Midlands AWM chairman Nick Paul looks behind the scenes of the West Midlands Economic Strategy.(Business)
The Birmingham Post (England);  June 22, 2007 ;     615 words ......the last of six events hosted by Advantage West Midlands and the West Midlands Regional Assembly. More than 100 representatives...in the second phase of consultation for the West Midlands Economic Strategy. In very broad terms, the...

Article: How we attract foreign investment; Strong global links are vital in ensuring the prosperity of the West Midlands, says Tim Gebbels, corporate director for strategy and communications Advantage West Midlands.(Business)
The Birmingham Post (England);  May 18, 2007 ;     658 words ......long-established aspect of Advantage West Midlands' economic development work is centred...from over 40 countries based in the West Midlands, employing 250,000 people, the importance...strong global links is clear. Advantage West Midlands' inward investment team and our network...

Article: Birmingham is the centre of gravity for West Midlands; THE BIRMINGHAM POST.(Leaders)
The Birmingham Post (England);  July 10, 2007 ;     334 words ......pounds of taxpayers' money, Advantage West Midlands is bound to be closely scrutinised...And it is also right that Advantage West Midlands should highlight the investment it...problem facing the region. Advantage West Midlands, and too many of our local politicians...

Article: West Midlands skills on rise - slowly.(News)
The Birmingham Post (England);  October 14, 2008 ;     580 words ......Paul Dale Public Affairs Editor The West Midlands no longer has the least skilled workforce...disclosed in the annual report of the West Midlands Regional Observatory, which monitors...year . A north-south divide in the West Midlands, with Solihull and south Warwickshire...

Article: What's in a name for future of brand West Midlands? A thinktank today suggests the West Midlands rebrand itself if it is to succeed on the international stage. Political Editor Jonathan Walker considers what the term West Midlands means.(News)
The Birmingham Post (England);  September 10, 2008 ;     646 words ......explain to the rest of the world what the West Midlands means is a challenge - not least because...agreement in the region itself. The West Midlands county was created in 1974, covering...document listed the population of the West Midlands Metropolitan County (at 2.5 million...

Article: Cannes trip to boost West Midlands; COMMERCIAL PROPERTY.(Business)
The Birmingham Post (England);  March 10, 2008 ;     418 words ...Representatives of the West Midlands' land and property industry are...France this week, MIPIM 2008. Team West Midlands (TWM), a private-public sector...development agency Advantage West Midlands, will be in Cannes to promote...

Article: Perspective: The Advantages of working as a team; The Chief Executive of Advantage West Midlands, John Edwards, looks at their first five years.(Comment)
The Birmingham Post (England);  March 31, 2004 ;     700+ words ...Byline: John Edwards A dvantage West Midlands is five years old tomorrow. Along with...facts will tell you that Advantage West Midlands is fulfilling this 'vital role' envisaged...every single community here in the West Midlands. In the financial year 2003 -2003...