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The Latest Breaking News from Bournville

Fury in model village as broadband firm installs ‘eyesore’ telegraph poles

Trust in charge of Bournville, designed by the Cadbury family, considers legal action over new infrastructure

The Guardian - UK

‘When people want a treat they are looking for the Cadbury they know’: Mondelēz UK boss Louise Stigant on changing times

With cocoa and sugar prices at record highs and tougher regulation to fight rising obesity, the head of Cadbury’s has a lot on her plate over the peak chocolate season of Easter

The Guardian - UK

Tiny idyllic village where residents must follow set of strict rules to live there

People who live in the picturesque Bournville village, in Birmingham, can enjoy a place that is reminiscent of an Enid Blyton book with charming houses and shops but there are also strict rules that must be followed

Daily Mirror

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Is Elon Musk creating a utopian city? The hellish, heavenly history of company towns

The Tesla founder has broken ground on a plot in Texas, while Google and Meta are building workers’ homes in California. Should we be celebrating or worrying?

The Guardian - UK

Jonathan Coe: ‘I would really rather not live in interesting times, thank you’

Britain’s foremost state-of-the-nation chronicler is back with another generation-spanning novel, ‘Bournville’. He talks to Nick Duerden about making a living as an author, why he doesn’t write from anger, and how the country ended up in chaos

The Independent UK

Bournville by Jonathan Coe review – a bittersweet slice of Britishness

Coe is a compassionate witness to key moments in the life of a family and a nation

The Guardian - UK

Bournville by Jonathan Coe review – hugely impressive state-of-the-nation tale

The arch-Europhile examines Britain’s postwar history through the eyes of a Birmingham clan in this warm and poignant novel featuring several familiar characters

The Guardian - UK

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Cadbury World searching for 'chocolate demonstrator' with 'passion' for sugary treat

Recruiters at Cadbury World are looking to fill a range of positions at its magical Birmingham site including meet and greet roles, promoting chocolaty treats and selling

Daily Mirror

Alton Towers owner Merlin to take over Cadbury World

Theme park company to acquire operations and brand licences for £6m attraction in Bournville

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