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Residential scheme proposed for former Jewellery Quarter workshops

The retained building in Camden Street A complex residential scheme involving the demolition and refurbishment of a mix of derelict workshops and listed buildings in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter has been recommended for approval by the city planners. Developer Property Solutions plans to develop 127 apartments and 12 townhouses on […] Click here to view original…

Overnight tunnel closures in Birmingham

In order for Amey to carry out essential maintenance and cleaning of St Chads Queensway, Great Charles Street Queensway and Suffolk Street Queensway tunnels, there will be overnight closures from Monday 10 July to Thurs 13 July. The hours of closure will be from 22.00 – 06.00 each night. […] Click here to view original…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Worcester artist Francesca Currie’s artwork is on display at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) for her debut show

A WORCESTER-based artist has unveiled her first solo show in Birmingham which includes portraits of city people from all walks of life. ‘s work is now on display at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (RBSA) for her debut show,‘A Study in True Representation’. The […] Click here to view original web page at www.worcesternews.co.uk

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…

Acclaimed Birmingham restaurant Two Cats Kitchen to close

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…

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…