A Turkish feast for two @ Cappadocia

A Turkish feast for two @ Cappadocia

Did you know ‘Cappadocia’ is a semi-arid region of Turkey known for its Bronze Age homes carved into valley walls and caves by troglodytes? No? Well, me either to be fair, but it’s always nice to learn something new. Luckily the Brum restaurant of the same name isn’t found […] Click here to view original…

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Hockley Mills Submitted for Planning

Hockley Mills Submitted for Planning

Hockley Mills is an exciting new mixed-use development proposed by Black Swan Properties and designed by Glancy Nicholls Architects for the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham City Centre. Located on Pitsford Street; a site currently occupied by a single tyre storage facility; the proposed scheme will consist of a residential complex […] Click here to view original…

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JQNF Open Meeting and AGM

JQNF Open Meeting and AGM

The meeting will include: – an update from Sergeant Alan from the Jewellery Quarter Police , on crime in the area – N icola Ridler , Chair of JQ BID , on their recent ballot for a second term – information on our plan to take part in the […] Click here to view original…

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Complex Jewellery Quarter apartment scheme set for approval

Complex Jewellery Quarter apartment scheme set for approval

The site in Carver Street Proposals for a new residential scheme in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter are set to be approved by the city’s planners. The application for land fronting Carver Street and 120 Pope Street proposes 30 new apartments, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom units. The […] Click here to view original…

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The creators of £1m cufflinks

The creators of £1m cufflinks

James and Henry Deakin They make posh cufflinks for everyone from rock stars to royalty from their historic base in Birmingham, but they remain one of the UK’s best-kept secrets. Jon Griffin meets Deakin and Francis directors James and Henry Deakin. Deakin and Francis is England’s oldest family jeweller, […] Click here to view original…

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July at the RBSA: Discovering Art in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

July at the RBSA: Discovering Art in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

Summer is a busy time at the RBSA – along with our major exhibitions there’s a packed programme of workshops, demonstrations, and open events to enjoy. Our Open Studios at the end of July offer fun for all the family, along with a programme of free demonstrations, held regularly […] Click here to view original…

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Acclaimed Birmingham restaurant Two Cats Kitchen to close

Niki Astley

But being acclaimed as one of Birmingham’s best restaurants , chef director Niki Astley says trade has been volatile for the quirky restaurant and he has been forced to close, although he still plans to be a chef in Birmingham. The concept began as Two Cats Roaming Kitchen in April 2014 serving ‘New Baltic’ food…

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New plans for £800k city apartments with cinema room and roof terrace

New plans for £800k city apartments with cinema room and roof terrace

New city centre apartments worth up to £800,000 with roof terraces and cinemas are to be developed in a former chest clinic. Birmingham-based developer Court Collaboration has announced plans to convert the old NHS building in Great Charles Street into a £6 million complex with 11 apartments. […] Click here to view original web page…

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