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Hair today, and tomorrow
Original web page at Hair today, and tomorrow Jewellery Quarter event aims to raise money for Movember. Jewellery Quarter businesses 1000 Trades and Barberology are teaming up for an evening of Movember madness, in a bid to raise money for the men’s health charity. For one evening only, the Barberology team will be picking up…
Read MoreNew gallery to open in the Jewellery Quarter
Original web page at New gallery to open in the Jewellery Quarter A new contemporary photography gallery is opening its doors in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter this week. Called Argentea, it is based in St Paul’s Square and will showcase photography from both British and international artists. It says it is aiming to promote and support…
Read MoreRebel Makers digital camp in plea for sponsorship
Original web page at Rebel Makers digital camp in plea for sponsorship A previous Rebel Makers event A new event aimed at arming Birmingham native with digital skills is making a plea for new financial support after its main sponsor withdrew at the 11th hour. Social enterprise RebelLabs is running its first Rebel Makers Camp…
Read MoreIgnored AGAIN! Does Birmingham deserve a place in Lonely Planet’s Best Destinations?
Original web page at Ignored AGAIN! Does Birmingham deserve a place in Lonely Planet’s Best Destinations? Birmingham skyline at sunrise Birmingham feels like the forgotten city if you look at the latest guides to Best Destinations published by Lonely Planet. The travel guide has unveiled its Top 10 countries, cities, regions and value destinations –…
Read MoreGreat news for Birmingham’s hipsters! Britain’s best barbershop opens second branch in city
Original web page at Great news for Birmingham’s hipsters! Britain’s best barbershop opens second branch in city Barberology has expanded its business into Harborne Birmingham beardies rejoice! Britain’s best barbershop – which is right here in Birmingham – has opened a second branch, this time in Harborne, one of the top areas in the city…
Read MoreBroad Street hotel plan scrapped for 31-storey apartment block
Original web page at Broad Street hotel plan scrapped for 31-storey apartment block Sketch of how the Left Bank project could look with a 31-storey apartment block One of Birmingham’s tallest apartment towers is set to be built in Broad Street after plans for an 18-storey hotel were scrapped. Developer Regal Property Group is behind…
Read MoreAssay Office Birmingham mounts search for new CEO
Original web page at Assay Office Birmingham mounts search for new CEO The Birmingham Assay Office has begun its search for a new chief executive officer after announcing yesterday that Stella Layton is stepping down from her position. The Assay office said it expects to unveil a permanent successor in early 2017, but has appointed…
Read MoreNew gallery to open in the Jewellery Quarter
Original web page at New gallery to open in the Jewellery Quarter Contemporary photography gallery will showcase work by both UK and international artists A new contemporary photography gallery is opening its doors in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter this week. Called Argentea, it is based in St Paul’s Square and will showcase photography from both British…
Read MoreJewellery Quarter Museum
Original web page at Jewellery Quarter Museum Last week my husband and I went to Jewellery Quarter Museum in Birmingham. We’ve been to the Jewellery Quarter before, but didn’t visit the museum until now. For anybody with a love for jewellery and history, this is the perfect place. The workshop looks exactly like it was…
Read MoreIt’s semi-final time in the Developments
Original web page at It’s semi-final time in the Developments Hosea Stewart (right) shows sportsmanship with Billy Lee Watkins after last weekend’s bout. All but one still in the running to claim the competition’s titles will step through the ropes in Doncaster on Sunday, writes Craig Birch. Most are one bout away from a decider…
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