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Gunman fires shots at cyclist outside St Edmund’s Primary School near Jewellery Quarter
Original web page at Gunman fires shots at cyclist outside St Edmund’s Primary School near Jewellery Quarter Pupils and staff were placed in lockdown after a gunman fired shots at a cyclist who fled into a Birmingham school. It happened outside St Edmund’s Primary School in Rosebery Street, near the Jewellery Quarter , at around…
Read MoreJQ Crime Message
Original web page at JQ Crime Message Information sent on behalf of West Mids Police All Good Afternoon. I hope you have had a great weekend. The JQ has been looking lovely bathed in the glorious sun shine over the pass few days. The crime figures on the Jewellery Quarter have recently been the topic…
Read More36 cool shops you may not know about in Birmingham that are DEFINITELY worth a visit
Original web page at 36 cool shops you may not know about in Birmingham that are DEFINITELY worth a visit When you think of shopping in Birmingham , it’s likely that Bullring , Selfridges and the Mailbox first spring to mind. But some of the most interesting shops are not in the most obvious places.…
Read MoreExclusive: Birmingham’s iconic Custard Factory has been sold
Original web page at Exclusive: Birmingham’s iconic Custard Factory has been sold The Custard Factory has been sold to a partnership of three young real estate developers. Former owner Lucan Gray has sold his share in the family firm to Oval Real Estate, a privately owned investment and asset management company in London. The deal…
Read MoreGunman fires shots at cyclist outside St Edmund’s Primary School near Jewellery Quarter
Original web page at Gunman fires shots at cyclist outside St Edmund’s Primary School near Jewellery Quarter Pupils and staff were placed in lockdown after a gunman fired shots at a cyclist who fled into a Birmingham school. It happened outside St Edmund’s Primary School in Rosebery Street, near the Jewellery Quarter , at around…
Read MoreVoiceboxx expands after design firm takeover
Midlands marketing communications agency Voiceboxx have expanded their operation with the acquisition of Birmingham-based design firm, WM Creative. The expansion has been driven by increased customer demand for integrated marketing services and forms part of Voiceboxx’s ambitious plans for growth over the next 12 months. The two companies, which […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreCheck out the latest planning applications in the JQ
As a part of the JQDT (Jewellery Quarter Development Trust) structure, a Planning Consultative Committee meets and reviews applications on behalf of businesses and residents in the Quarter. The team lodge comments about planning directly to Birmingham City Council. The committee meets every month and the city council recognises […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreJewellery Quarter BID Renewal ballot open
Businesses in the Jewellery Quarter are being encouraged to vote and support an additional £2.9 million investment into their area over the next five years. Improvements to the public realm, expanding the dedicated cleaning team, boosting recycling facilities for businesses and free public Wi-Fi are among the projects the […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreAssay Office could be stopped from using anchor mark abroad
Founded in 1773, the Assay Office courted controversy last year with its decision to open a base in India A controversial move by Birmingham Assay Office to use its famous anchor mark abroad could be scuppered. In 2016, the office announced it was opening a new branch in India […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreBusiness consultancies in merger deal
From left: Pure founder Tim Holmes with co-founders of Switch Stephen Eldred and Richard Pope Two West Midlands consultancies have merged after working together in recent years. Birmingham-based branding agency Switch and Warwickshire business growth consultancy Pure have joined forces with the aim of offering a more integrated range […] Click here to view original…
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