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The Gothic Exterior

Cordia Blackswan appoints Kavannagh Construction to deliver refurbishment of landmark Birmingham development

Birmingham-based property developer, Cordia Blackswan has appointed contractor, Kavannagh Construction to deliver the refurbishment of The Gothic.
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Livi-Mitchell compeition winner Assay Office

Winner announced for the Birmingham Assay Office ‘Hope’ competition

As restrictions lift across the UK today and to signify ‘Freedom Day’ with a mark of ‘hope’, the Birmingham Assay Office has announced its winner for their ‘Hope’ competition that launched on 23rd March 2020.   
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OTD - Global trainers go for Investors in People gold 07.21

Gold standard for Birmingham-based global training business

A Birmingham-based global training company has been awarded one of the highest accolades for people management. OTD, which is headquartered in Ludgate Hill in the Jewellery Quarter, has been recognised with a prestigious We invest in people, gold accreditation by Investors in People.
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Boris announces lockdown easing

Plan to lift Covid restrictions announced

Boris Johnson has confirmed that the majority of the remaining Covid restrictions will be lifted on Monday 19th July.
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Setl - the new development set for Ludgate Hill in the Jewellery Quarter

£32 million canalside apartment scheme set for the Jewellery Quarter

A new £32 million canalside apartment scheme in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter has won the green light.
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9, 10 & 11 Legge Lane

A Play for the Jewellery Quarter

With the help of the JQBID and JQ Townscape Heritage project, BOLDtext are spending the summer developing a show, which will take the audience on an exhilarating journey around the Quarter, discovering its many amazing stories and hidden places.
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Demolition in the Jewellery Quarter for Cordia Blackswan

Demolition in the Jewellery Quarter for Cordia Blackswan 

Birmingham-based property developer, Cordia Blackswan, has completed clearance of its latest site on Great Hampton Street.
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WM Cycle Hire

Cycle Hire comes to the Jewellery Quarter

Get your first ride free on the region’s new cycle hire scheme Cycle hire is now available in the Jewellery Quarter – so why not try a fun, healthy and ... Read more
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Birmingham Cocktail Weekend 2021

The region’s favourite cocktail celebration returns this August and wristbands are on sale now!

Birmingham Cocktail Weekend will take place from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 August and will bring together some of the city’s best-loved venues. The first few venues in this year’s extraordinary line up have also now been announced.
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Auctioneer Stephen Whittaker selling the stopwatch 2_Property of Fellows Auctioneers

Jack Taylor’s World Cup final stopwatch fetches over £4,200 at auction

The stopwatch used by English referee Jack Taylor to time the 1974 World Cup final has fetched a total of £4,210.80 (including fees) at Fellows Auctioneers in Birmingham.
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Darron Palmer photography

Jewellery Quarter based Darron Palmer wins family photographer of the year

Darron Palmer has won Family photographer of the year 2020/21 at this year's Central England Prestige Awards. The Prestige Awards celebrates small and medium-sized enterprises that consistently offer excellent products and services to local residents and visitors alike.
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GR X HOKA

Athletic footwear brand HOKA One One partners with Birmingham-based brand experience agency Green Room

Global athletic footwear brand HOKA One One has appointed Jewellery Quarter-based brand experience agency Green Room to create the HOKA retail experience format, launching late Summer.
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