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Jewellery Quarter

Birmingham gold explorer takes step closer to mining in Africa
Economic Development
Firm that span out of historic Jewellery Quarter gold business makes leap towards mining in Liberia
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Rediscovered grave proves a major find for tennis history
Economic Development
Major Harry Gem’s resting place has been uncovered in Warstone Lane Cemetery in the Jewellery Quarter – and campaigners are now calling for him to be given the recognition he deserves.
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Historic cutlery manufacturer saved by rescue deal
Manufacturing
The cutlery and catering materials maker, part of the troubled Metalrax empire, has been salvaged after collapsing into insolvency – safeguarding 40 jobs
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Birmingham's secret society offers foodies a taste of the unknown
Retail & Consumer
Fancy a dining experience with a difference? Mary Griffin meets 200 Brummies who did at Birmingham’s Secret Dining Society.
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Eyes on a golden era for museums
Retail & Consumer
After helping the newly independent Birmingham Museums Trust to complete its first year, Simon Cane has some bold ideas for the future...
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Property of the Day: Duplex penthouse overlooking the Jewellery Quarter
Retail & Consumer
The floor-to-ceiling windows in this Jewellery Quarter-based penthouse offer fabulous views of Birmingham.
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Birmingham fashion designer wants city's artistic talent to make some noise
Economic Development
Birmingham fashion designer Stephen Arthur is calling on the best of the city’s artistic talent to make some noise.
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Acme Whistles still thundering ahead in the United States
Manufacturing
Sales to the US are driving export growth for Acme Whistles.
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Birmingham Assay Office chief executive announces retirement
Economic Development
Chief executive and Assay Master of the Birmingham Assay Office, Michael Allchin has announced his retirement.
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Jazz Diary with Peter Bacon
Retail & Consumer
Peter Bacon rounds up the coming week of jazz events in the West Midlands.
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Debate kicks off search for a world famous Birmingham landmark
Economic Development
A public forum has been held to discuss creating a piece of “innovative and highly visible” art which would put Birmingham on the map.
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Plans to link up Birmingham tunnels hit by borrowing freeze
Economic Development
A freeze on borrowing has put the breaks on plans to link up the Queensway and St Chad's tunnels, Birmingham's transport chief has revealed.
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Ten-year plan unveiled to shake-up Birmingham's transport system
Economic Development
Birmingham’s failing transport system is to be tackled head on with a ten-year vision for roads, rail, bus, cycle and tram development in the city.
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Jazz Diary
Retail & Consumer
* If you want to hear what young British jazz sounds like in 2012, the easiest way to find out is to get to a Roller Trio gig.
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Comedian brings laughter to Birmingham restaurant Itihaas
Economic Development
Controversial broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli is promising to add laughter as an essential ingredient to a menu of unique Asian dishes at an award-winning Birmingham restaurant.
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Hardeep Singh Kohli steps up to the plate at Itihaas
Economic Development
Controversial broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli is promising to add laughter as an essential ingredient to a menu of unique Asian dishes at an award-winning Birmingham restaurant.
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Funding is biggest challenge to delivering iconic art for Birmingham
Economic Development
Funding is likely to pose the biggest challenge to delivering an iconic piece of public art for Birmingham that could rival the famous Angel of the North.
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Sparkbrook and Soho Road areas of Birmingham offered BID status
Economic Development
Two of Birmingham’s busiest independent shopping areas are being given the chance to take greater control of local facilities, boost trade and make improvements.
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Pioneering car share scheme launched in Birmingham
Economic Development
Birmingham has become the second Ƶ city to launch a pioneering car sharing scheme which allows people to walk up to a car, get in and drive off.
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Birmingham and Black Country featured strongly in CAMRA's historic pub guide
Economic Development
New book Britain's Best Real Heritage Pubs is a reminder of the rich history of brewing - and drinking - in the West Midlands.
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Call for public artwork in Birmingham to rival Angel of the North
Economic Development
A £1 million fundraising drive has been launched to commission an iconic piece of public art for Birmingham that could rival the famous Angel of the North.
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Jewellery Quarter's Church Inn to get a taste of the Deep South
Economic Development
A landmark Jewellery Quarter pub is being given a new lease of life with a Deep South-inspired venture.
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Jazz Diary
Retail & Consumer
The Cheltenham Jazz Festival is in full swing and offering loads of fine jazz from pop to avant garde, so do try to catch some of it but if you're stuck in the metropolis this weekend, never mind.
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Great tastes straight from Birmingham's streets
Retail & Consumer
Birmingham's next generation of chefs are turning their backs on restaurants to run burger vans and snack shacks, writes Mary Griffin.
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