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Broad 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…

Hockley Mint welcomes Fairtrade gold miners to Birmingham

Original web page at Hockley Mint welcomes Fairtrade gold miners to Birmingham Award-winning fine and bridal jewellery manufacturer Hockley Mint welcomed Peruvian Fairtrade gold miners to its factory in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter earlier this month, producing a video of the visit that it will use to promote Fairtrade gold on its website and across social…

Boundary Changes – ‘Soho & The Jewellery Quarter’

Original web page at Boundary Changes – ‘Soho & The Jewellery Quarter’ Chamberlain Clock It has now been confirmed that the new boundary changes mean that The Jewellery Quarter will move from ‘Ladywood’ ward and will be known as ‘Soho & The Jewellery Quarter’, which will include the Jewellery Quarter and the communities of All…

‘Slower is Safer’

Original web page at ‘Slower is Safer’ 20mph speed limits come into force across large parts of Birmingham from Monday (October 10). The speed limits will apply on residential roads in all or parts of Aston, Bordesley Green, Brandwood, Hodge Hill, Ladywood, Moseley and Kings Heath, Nechells, South Yardley, Sparkbrook, Springfield and Washwood Heath. The…

New gallery to open in the Jewellery Quarter

Original web page at New gallery to open in the Jewellery Quarter A new photography gallery has opened in St Paul’s Square 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…

Thousands of Londoners heading off to live in Birmingham

Original web page at Thousands of Londoners heading off to live in Birmingham The most popular destination for people moving out of London is Birmingham, figures analysed by the BBC have revealed. More than 6,000 people moved north to the UK’s second biggest city in 2014-2015. Brighton and Hove was the next most popular destination,…

Londoners in Birmingham: A survival guide

Original web page at Londoners in Birmingham: A survival guide Last year, more people leaving London moved to Birmingham than any other UK city. Thinking of taking the leap? Here’s a survival guide to help you make a smooth transition. Hipster hangouts If you’re a cool kid missing Shoreditch, the Jewellery Quarter is the place…

Kick start the festivities at the JQ Light Switch On

Original web page at Kick start the festivities at the JQ Light Switch On At a stone’s throw away from Birmingham City Centre, make the Jewellery Quarter the place to kick-start your festive season. On Friday 18th November from 5 – 6pm, the Golden Square in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter will be the…

Diamond geezers: The rise and fall and rise of Hatton Garden’s jewellery quarter

Original web page at Diamond geezers: The rise and fall and rise of Hatton Garden’s jewellery quarter Your browser does not support HTML5 video Play Pause PlayPauseMute0%00:00 / 00:00FullscreenSmallscreen Close Embed Feed Hatton Garden jewellery quarter under pressure from rising rents IBTimes UK To continue providing news and award winning journalism, we rely on advertising…

Plans submitted to council for metro expansion into Eastside

Original web page at Plans submitted to council for metro expansion into Eastside The Midlands Metro Alliance has applied to build and operate a new extension to the new Birmingham Metro, which would see an extension from Bull Street, Digbeth and Curzon Street which would see it extended through Eastside. The proposed 1.05 Mile extension…