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BIRMINGHAM’S BULL RING MARKETS CROWNED BEST OUTDOOR MARKET
27 February 2008Birmingham’s famous Bull Ring Markets have beaten off scores of other markets around the country to be crowned Best Outdoor Market.The prestigious accolade has been awarded by the National...... Continue reading
Platter of medals served to NEC Group chefs
27 February 2008The NEC Group have been served a platter of medals at La Salon Culinaire International de Londres, incorporating the British Open Cookery Championships.
23 awards were collected by catering...... Continue reading
Simply Du Vin Lunch made simple
25 February 2008Lunch should be simple. One wholly satisfying course, one well-deserved glass ofhouse wine and one coffee in one easy-going hour for £10.95
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PEEP! PEEP! THOMAS ARRIVES AT HIS NEW HOME IN THOMAS LAND
25 February 2008The popular children’s character Thomas the Tank Engine™ has arrived at his new home within Thomas Land™ at the award-winning Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth,...... Continue reading
Birmingham St Patrick’s Festival 2008
25 February 2008The Birmingham St Patrick’s Festival 2008 Planning Group is delighted to announce that the Festival will be running from 9th March 2008 – 17 March 2008. There will be many fantastic events...... Continue reading
Coventry Transport Museum to join Ideal Home Show Centenary Celeb
25 February 2008Coventry Transport Museum is delighted to join the celebrations for the 100th Ideal Home Show, providing cars and cycles for the History Channel's Century Street. This area will be a key feature of...... Continue reading
SACO wins first four-star ratings in five cities
25 February 2008SACO has become the first serviced apartment company to achieve a four-star rating for properties in five major UK cities under the new Quality in Tourism grading scheme operated by VisitBritain. The...... Continue reading
Food for thought for new NEC Catering Manager
22 February 2008Raising the standard for catering in the exhibition and events industry, Simon Beattie joins The NEC Group as General Manager, NEC Catering, helping The NEC on its exciting journey from good to GREAT...... Continue reading
“Eurovision” returns to Birmingham!
22 February 2008“As camp as Graham Norton listening to Bucks Fizz in a camper van” Metro
In 1998 Birmingham hosted the Eurovision Song Contest. Now, ten years on, EUROBEAT, the world’s first...... Continue reading
Birmingham City graduates establish Fashion Fusion Awards in supp
21 February 2008Birmingham City graduates Maria Sururr and Zeleka Sutherland are the two co-ordinators of this year’s Fashion Fusion Awards 2008, which will be held on Friday March 7 th at Adrian Boult Hall in...... Continue reading
THE PUBLIC GALLERY LAUNCH DATE CONFIRMED FOR JUNE
20 February 2008The Public in West Bromwich, one of Britain’s largest and most ambitious cultural building projects, is delighted to confirm it will open its doors to the public on Saturday 28 June 2008.
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MUSICAL MADNESS FOR X-FACTOR WINNER STEVE
14 February 2008He’s famous as the first winner of the UK’s biggest talent search and for falling out with its creator, Simon Cowell. Now Steve Brookstein will be centre stage once again appearing in the...... Continue reading
The Lady From The Sea
13 February 2008The Lady From The Sea By Henrik Ibsen Adapted by Mike Poulton Directed by Lucy Bailey Friday 7 - Saturday 29 March 2008 PRESS NIGHT: Tuesday 11 March at 7.00pm She has performed opposite theatrical...... Continue reading
£400m TO TRANSFORM BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET STATION
12 February 2008The Government is investing almost GBP400m to transform Birmingham New Street station and make journeys easier for millions of passengers, the Transport Secretary, Ruth Kelly, announced today. The...... Continue reading
THE KIROV BALLET make their first ever visit to Birmingham Hippod
11 February 2008Ballet Highlight of International Dance Festival Birmingham 08
Tuesday 20 – Saturday 24 MayOne of the world’s greatest ballet companies, THE KIROV BALLET, from the Mariinsky Theatre in...... Continue reading
JANUARY PASSENGER FIGURES
11 February 2008Birmingham International Airport (BIA) handled 576,130 passengers during January, including 476,507 scheduled passengers and 99,623 charter passengers spread across the two passenger terminals; a...... Continue reading
SAX STAR ANDY HAMILTON CELEBRATES 90th BIRTHDAY IN STYLE
05 February 2008Legendary jazz saxophonist Andy Hamilton, the proud owner of an MBE awarded in the New Year Honours List, two honorary degrees and an incredible musical history, turns 90 in March. To celebrate he...... Continue reading
TURMERIC GOLD PICKS UP FOURTH AWARD IN ONE MONTH
04 February 2008Multi-award winning restaurant Turmeric Gold is proving to be a real jewel in the dining crown after adding another two accolades to its fast-growing collection.The family-run restaurant, situated in...... Continue reading
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