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City sculptures brought to life in new trails
30 May 2008Citizens and visitors are being encouraged to discover the wealth of sculptures Birmingham has to offer with the help of a new book being unveiled tomorrow, Friday, 30th May.The launch will take place...... Continue reading
Rafi Resurrected – A Unique Collaboration of Bollywood and Orchestra
29 May 2008In celebration of Mohammad Rafi, the mesmerising voice that became the sound of Bollywood's golden era in the 50's, 60's and 70's, the charismatic singer Sonu Niigaam, the voice of Indian cinema...... Continue reading
bmibaby is celebrating the start of its new service to Warsaw
27 May 2008bmibaby is celebrating the start of its new service to Warsaw from Birmingham International Airport today (27th May 2008). In the first week of operating, the airline will carry over 700 people...... Continue reading
JUNE 5 MARKS BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND DAY AT CHICAGO SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ON DALEY PLAZA
23 May 2008Birmingham Day to Feature Performers from the UK, British Bobbies, Soccer Demonstrations and a Local Marching BandCHICAGO, IL (May, 2008) – The Chicago Sister Cities International Program...... Continue reading
SHIP AHOY! BULLRING BUILDS BRITANNIA; BIRMINGHAM’S FIRST CRUISE SHIP
22 May 2008Visitors to Birmingham over the summer won’t believe their eyes – as a Cruise Ship is launched right in the centre of the landlocked city. The Ship, named Britannia in recognition of...... Continue reading
Longbridge Birmingham
22 May 2008A GBP750m regeneration plan for the former MG Rover site in Birmingham has been officially unveiled.
The proposals will see almost 2,000 new homes created at the 468-acre Longbridge site.
The plans...... Continue reading
WORLD’S GREATEST ROCK BAND ROLLS INTO IMAX CINEMA, MILLENNIUM POINT
21 May 2008Shine A Light: The IMAX Experience to open on Thursday May 22
Can’t get no satisfaction? On Thursday 22 May, cinema-goers and music-lovers will have the best seat in the house at IMAX Cinema,...... Continue reading
Alert for all Sex and the City fans……
21 May 2008Celebrate the release of ‘Sex and the City: The Movie’ and take yourself on a SATC style weekend in one of the UK’s top cities
Everyone’s talking about it and after two long...... Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT FLYING HIGH IN PUNCTUALITY RATINGS
20 May 2008In 2006, Galaxy’s 5 a-side team took on the Emmerdale Allstars in a warm-up match at the Acorns game and we’re beaten 2-1. They return this year with a score to settle. Captain Dan Kelly...... Continue reading
Topping Out at Eleven Brindleyplace Signals the Home Straight for New Office Building
19 May 2008Argent and HBG Construction hosted a topping out ceremony at Eleven Brindleyplace, marking a symbolic milestone in the life of the award-winning development’s newest landmark office building.The...... Continue reading
City welcomes new Lord Mayor
16 May 2008Labour Councillor Chauhdry Rashid will become the new Lord Mayor of Birmingham next Tuesday, 20th May at the Annual General Meeting of the City Council.The ceremony will welcome the 67-year-old as...... Continue reading
Warwick International Festival
16 May 2008The 2008 Festival presents young talented performers at variousstages of their musical careers. The Carnival Band, Henry VIII’sRock ‘n’ Roll Band, collaborate with Warwickshire...... Continue reading
JAGUAR XF WINS 'DESIGN OF THE YEAR EDITOR'S AWARD' IN THE 2008 FLEET WORLD HONOURS
15 May 2008Jaguar has claimed the Fleet World 'Design of the Year Editor's Award' for the second year running – this time for the award-winning Jaguar XF.Further adding to its collection of accolades, this...... Continue reading
Buoyant Severn Valley Railway lays on extra Bank Holiday trains
15 May 2008BUCKING a decline in the tourism market, the reborn Severn Valley Railway – reopened at Easter following last year’s disastrous storm damage – reports ‘vibrant’ passenger...... Continue reading
Aircrews to be offered perfect environment to rest in Birmingham
15 May 2008Aircrew on stopovers in Birmingham are to be given the perfect environment to sleep and relax when a leading hotel becomes the first in the city to offer dedicated bedrooms for airline staff.The...... Continue reading
Mal in the City
13 May 2008CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF THE SEX AND THE CITY MOVIE AT THE MAL.
Mal life. The perfect place for a pre or post cinema gathering, Malmaison is celebrating the launch of the up coming ‘Sex and...... Continue reading
MAINSTAGE INFORMATION FOR BIRMINGHAM PRIDE
13 May 2008SATURDAY 24th MAYThe mainstage will be officially opened on Saturday 24th May at 3pm by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, followed by a special community launch featuring the Rainbow Voices and the...... Continue reading
THE WORLD’S GREATEST ROCK BAND ROLLS INTO IMAX CINEMA, MILLENNIUM POINT
13 May 2008Shine A Light: The IMAX Experience to open on Thursday May 22
Can’t get no satisfaction? On Thursday 22 May, cinema-goers and music-lovers will have the best seat in the house at IMAX Cinema,...... Continue reading
Premier Warwickshire conference venue scoops silver in national award
12 May 2008The Heritage Motor Centre was awarded Silver in the Meet England Business Tourism category at the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence, held at St. George's Hall in Liverpool on 23 April 2008. The...... Continue reading
Rough Guide Says The English Are Impossible To Understand
12 May 2008Rough Guide warns tourists: the English are impossible to understand,and they don’t even understand themselves... “England is a querulous, quarrelsome country – it always has...... Continue reading
NEC Group supports British Sandwich Week
12 May 2008Visitors to The International Convention Centre will be in for a tasty treat this week, with the chance to sample a new range of premium sandwiches.As part of British Sandwich Week, the award-winning...... Continue reading
New hotel offers business boost to NEC
08 May 2008The National Exhibition Centre has welcomed a new hotel development, set to open on the site of its former headquarters. Offices will be transformed into bedrooms following The NEC Group’s sale...... Continue reading
Festival of Black Country Vehicles
08 May 2008Sunday 27th July, 2008Black Country engines will be revving up in anticipation of the Festival of Black Country Vehicles which takes place on Sunday 27th July, 2008. Nostalgic and historical Black...... Continue reading
THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER FOR CYPRUS GETAWAYS
08 May 2008The dream destination of Cyprus just got that little bit closer from Monday (May 5th) as Cyprus Airways launched an additional scheduled flight to the holiday hotspot from Birmingham International...... Continue reading
BP SUMMER BIG SCREENS 2008 WORLD-CLASS OPERA LIVE FROM VICTORIA SQUARE
08 May 2008The Royal Opera’s The Marriage of Figaro, Wednesday 16 July at 7pmMozart’s classic opera The Marriage of Figaro will be beamed live from Covent Garden’s Royal Opera House to a big...... Continue reading
Lufthansa’s Birmingham to Hamburg service off to a flying start Six times a week to Germany’s second largest city
08 May 2008Lufthansa’s new service between Birmingham and Hamburg got off to a flying start with a party atmosphere welcoming passengers as the check-in desks opened. The introduction of this six times a...... Continue reading
Make Birmingham the 'Most Musical City'!
07 May 2008Birmingham has been nominated by Arts Council England to compete for the title of 'Most Musical City'. RnB star Jamelia is backing Birmingham's bid: "So, why vote for Birmingham?" asks Jamelia "In...... Continue reading
HAVE YOU GOT STYLE? GOK WAN NEEDS YOU!
06 May 2008Gok’s Clothes Show is coming to BIRMINGHAM!Channel 4’s style icon Gok Wan is scouring the country to find Britain’s fashion icons for his new primetime series in which he turns his...... Continue reading
A Culinary “Cruise” around the Med – National Vegetarian Week at Sibila’s
06 May 2008Each year, one week in May, National Vegetarian Week, is devoted to the joys of vegetarian food. This year, with climate change in the headlines, Sir Paul McCartney recently urged us to embrace a...... Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM JEWELLER MEETS LONDON'S FASHION GLITTERATI
06 May 2008A Birmingham jeweller will be showcasing his prize winning designs at an event in London to be attended by some of the biggest names in UK fashion - all with a helping hand from UK Trade &...... Continue reading
Birmingham Bids for BMX World Champs
06 May 2008 Birmingham City Council has announced that it is set to bid for another major international sports event. The city will be putting forward a joint bid with British Cycling for the UCI BMX World...... Continue reading
Trailblazing NEC Group helps lone parents back to work
02 May 2008Lone parents are being encouraged back to the workplace under a brand new joint initiative by The NEC Group Birmingham and Job Centre Plus.The NEC is hosting a series of Option and Choices events in...... Continue reading
Russians' head for Birmingham: make way for tutus and tights!
02 May 2008THE KIROV BALLETBIRMINGHAM HIPPODROMEOne of the world’s oldest and most prestigious Russian ballet companies of more than 200 dancers, musicians, teachers and backstage crew are heading for...... Continue reading
Birmingham’s got the Bluus
02 May 2008A stylish new addition to Birmingham;s buzzing bar scene has been unveiled. Bluu bar, situated in the city’s cool Summerow area boasts a great canalside setting and a packed cocktail list.
...... Continue reading
Bacardi joins Birmingham for Best Bar None
02 May 2008Birmingham’s inaugural Best Bar None scheme – the licensed trade’s ‘oscars’ – is being backed by global drinks company Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands (BBFB).They will...... Continue reading
RYANAIR LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE FROM BIRMINGHAM TO MARSEILLE!
02 May 2008Fares from £10* including Taxes and Charges! Birmingham International Airport today celebrated the launch of Ryanair’s new service from Birmingham to Marseille, which will operate three...... Continue reading
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