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 · Apr 2, 2024
‘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 · Mar 31, 2024
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 · Jun 27, 2023
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 · Apr 18, 2023
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 · Nov 7, 2022
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 · Nov 2, 2022
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 · Oct 30, 2022
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 · Jun 16, 2022
Alton Towers owner Merlin to take over Cadbury World Theme park company to acquire operations and brand licences for £6m attraction in Bournville The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2022