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Birmingham's 15 in '15: The big projects to look out for in 2015

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  1. £600m regeneration of New Street station will open in September
    £600m regeneration of New Street station will open in September1 of 15
  2. As will the £150m Grand Central shopping centre and John Lewis
    As will the £150m Grand Central shopping centre and John Lewis2 of 15
  3. The Mailbox is undergoing a £50m revamp to create new shops and offices
    The Mailbox is undergoing a £50m revamp to create new shops and offices3 of 15
  4. A new Resorts World casino, conference and exhibition centre will open at the NEC in Solihull
    A new Resorts World casino, conference and exhibition centre will open at the NEC in Solihull4 of 15
  5. Midland Metro tram extension from Snow Hill to New Street will complete
    Midland Metro tram extension from Snow Hill to New Street will complete5 of 15
  6. Seven Capital is developing a new Park Regis hotel at Five Ways
    Seven Capital is developing a new Park Regis hotel at Five Ways6 of 15
  7. Villa Park will host two matches during the 2015 Rugby World Cup
    Villa Park will host two matches during the 2015 Rugby World Cup7 of 15
  8. The 25th anniversary of the Birmingham Royal Ballet
    The 25th anniversary of the Birmingham Royal Ballet8 of 15
  9. The National Indoor Arena has changed its name following a £26m revamp
    The National Indoor Arena has changed its name following a £26m revamp9 of 15
  10. Selfridges is undergoing a £20m refurbishment project
    Selfridges is undergoing a £20m refurbishment project10 of 15
  11. 300th anniversary of Birmingham Cathedral in Temple Row West
    300th anniversary of Birmingham Cathedral in Temple Row West11 of 15
  12. Edgbaston Stadium will host an Ashes Test in July
    Edgbaston Stadium will host an Ashes Test in July12 of 15
  13. Tolkien Middle Earth weekend returns
    Tolkien Middle Earth weekend returns13 of 15
  14. The Rotunda celebrates its 50th anniversary
    The Rotunda celebrates its 50th anniversary14 of 15
  15. As does the Ikon Gallery in Brindleyplace
    As does the Ikon Gallery in Brindleyplace15 of 15
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The venue, which was once a major hub for revellers in the heyday of 'Staly Vegas', will be transformed into a food hall boasting a 1940s themed 'secret bar'
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£500m rails deal to bolster Scunthorpe steelworks, say Ministers
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