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Let there be light!

If you were out and about in the Jewellery Quarter yesterday evening, you may have noticed our Christmas lights are now on. As part of the objectives from the Jewellery ... Read more
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JQDT establishes forum to decide future developments in the Jewellery Quarter

The Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) is looking for passionate residents and business owners to be part of an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Jewellery Quarter. The ... Read more
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It’s Chrrriissstmas (well, nearly)!

The Jewellery Quarter BID team took part in Birmingham’s Christmas parade at the weekend. Claire and our ambassadors Phil and Wendy, plus volunteers from Abbey College Birmingham, gave out balloons ... Read more
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Jewellery Quarter Restaurant and Bars Christmas Menus

There are lots of great places to dine at over the Christmas period in the Jewellery Quarter. Whether its Italian, Indian or even Caribbean you’ll be spoilt for choice! Check ... Read more
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Do you know a candidate for Birmingham’s Top Snow Angel?

The team behind keeping Birmingham’s roads safe during wintery weather has launched a hot competition with Free Radio this week for those who help others in the cold. Amey’s winter maintenance ... Read more
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Livto opens in the JQ

Last weekend saw the opening of a new handmade jewellery shop located in the heart of the retail area on Warstone Lane (no. 7-10). Livto specialises in bracelets and necklaces that are not only ... Read more
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The Queens Arms teams up with Flybe for the ‘Giant Sausage Swap’

The Queens Arms on Newhall Street has teamed up with Flybe – Europe’s largest independent regional airline – to celebrate British Sausage Week and the airline’s new flights from Birmingham International ... Read more
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Fun for the family as new attraction launches in the JQ next year

An exciting new tourist attraction that will be popular with all ages is coming to the Jewellery Quarter next year. Wonderful World of Trains & Planes – an interactive attraction – will open ... Read more
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BCC proposes 20mph speed limits in Birmingham – have your say!

Birmingham City Council is considering the introduction of 20mph speed limits on the city’s roads to improve safety and reduce the number of road traffic collisions, and are seeking your ... Read more
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Quarter Lifestyle event promotes JQ’s diverse designers

The JQ BID’s first Quarter Lifestyle event was held at The School of Jewellery last week and, if feedback from businesses and visitors is anything to go by, it was ... Read more
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Abbey College Birmingham appoints new principal

Abbey College Birmingham has strengthened its position as a leading independent college with the appointment of a new principal. Stephen Robinson (pictured) has more than 20 years’ experience as a head and senior ... Read more
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Volunteers needed for Ladywood Ward children’s Christmas party

Tickets for this year’s Ladywood Ward children’s Christmas party will be on sale soon. The event, for children who live and/or attend schools in the Ladywood Ward area, is being held at Ladywood Health & ... Read more
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