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Bombay Sapphire launch exclusive design partnership with Malmaison 29 June 2007Celebrating its links with the global design community, Bombay Sapphire is hosting its Partners In Design event at Birmingham’s most stylish and sumptuously designed hotel, the Malmaison, from...... Continue reading
Warwick Castle and SEA LIFE Birmingham team up for a great ticket offer 28 June 2007Warwick Castle and the National SEA LIFE Centre, Birmingham, are celebrating the merger of their parent companies with a joint ticket offer allowing visitors to enjoy two of the Midlands top...... Continue reading
NEC Group catering tees-off three year deal 28 June 2007It’s a hole-in-one for Amadeus, The NEC Group’s external catering business, who have secured a three-year contract to supply catering services to the Barclays Scottish Open, held at Loch...... Continue reading
The NEC Group, Birmingham reaches to the skies for new NEC Managing Director 28 June 2007The new Managing Director of The National Exhibition Centre (NEC), in Birmingham has been named as London Luton Airport managing director Kathryn James.On Monday, July 2, Kathryn will step into the...... Continue reading
Birmingham International Airport Adopts ‘Silent Airport’ Approach 26 June 2007Birmingham International Airport (BIA) will step in line with other major airports tomorrow, Wednesday June 27th , when it adopts a ‘silent airport’ approach. Passengers travelling out of...... Continue reading
30,000 Sqft Lettings In Three Days Achieved At Fort Dunlop 22 June 2007With lettings at Birmingham’s iconic Fort Dunlop going at break neck speed, the landmark’s developer, Urban Splash, today announced it has just completed 30,000 sqft of lettings over just...... Continue reading
Jaguar Celebrates Its Motoring Heritage at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed 21 June 2007Jaguar’s famous and much-envied motor sport heritage is to be celebrated at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with an irreplaceable array of its most prestigious cars. With models...... Continue reading
Students Prepare For Airport Apprentice Challenge 21 June 2007Birmingham International Airport (BIA) is giving students from a local Birmingham school the opportunity to take part in an ‘Apprentice’ style challenge, taking inspiration from Sir Alan...... Continue reading
Now And Forever The Memory Returns… Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats 21 June 2007Having celebrated 25 magical years in 2006, “CATS”, one of the world’s best loved and longest running musicals will visit BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME August/September 2007, as part of its...... Continue reading
Birmingham Achieves Award For Best Airport 21 June 2007Birmingham International Airport (BIA) has won the Airports Council International (ACI) Award for the Best Airport in Europe in the category of 5-10 million passengers. ACI is the only worldwide...... Continue reading
Chefs from the Ricoh Arena in Coventry cooked up gastronomic delights for visitors to the BBC Good Food Summer Festival 19 June 2007Singers Bar & Bistro Head Chef Paul Stevenson and Development Chef Felan Hennigan at the multi-purpose venue demonstrated a variety of dishes to cookery fans at the food extravaganza at the NEC in...... Continue reading
Birmingham Businessmen Raise The Bar With £1 Million Investment In City Nightlife 18 June 2007Two of the city’s most prolific nightlife operators today announced plans to invest £1 million in the re-development of their multi-award winning venue, Mechu. Keith Williams and Mark...... Continue reading
The 2007 Birmingham International Jazz Festival 18 June 2007The Birmingham International Jazz Festival now is in its 23rd consecutive year, is so pleased to welcome an exciting new major sponsor, the leading U.K retailer Tesco.Tony Fletcher, Corporate Affairs...... Continue reading
Football fan Rod Stewart can’t wait to take to the stage at the Ricoh Arena 18 June 2007The Scottish singing legend will be performing live in the stadium bowl on Tuesday, July 10 when he is being supported by rock band The Pretenders.And Stewart, who has been a musical icon for four...... Continue reading
Air France Launches New Service from Birmingham To Lyon 13 June 2007Air France will launch a new twice daily service between Birmingham and Lyon commencing 3rd September 2007. The route will be operated by Britair in a CRJ 50 seater aircraft. As well as linking these...... Continue reading
Birmingham Hippodrome Wins Energy Award 13 June 2007Birmingham Hippodrome, one of the largest theatres in the UK, has been recognized at a national awards ceremony for its work in energy efficiency. At The Building Controls Industry Awards 2007, held...... Continue reading
BMI Baby - bmibaby celebrates the start of it’s new service to Rome Fiumicino 12 June 2007bmibaby the award winning airline with tiny fares, is today (7th June 2007) celebrating the start of its new daily service to Rome Fiumicino from Birmingham International Airport. As part of the...... Continue reading
Corporate Cocktail School! 12 June 2007Ever wondered how to recreate a brilliant Bellini, a captivating Cosmopolitan or a mouth-watering Mojito? Bank, the popular restaurant and bar in Brindleyplace is launching its first Cocktail School...... Continue reading
Coventry University Transport Design Degree Show 12 June 2007Coventry Transport Museum is proud to host the annual Coventry University Transport and Product Design BA (Hons) Degree Show, which will be open to the public, free admission from Saturday 16th June...... Continue reading
Jaguar Reveals Enhanced Xk And X-Type Model Ranges At Motorexpo, Canary Wharf 2007 12 June 2007Today at the Canary Wharf Motorexpo, Jaguar revealed a series of enhancements on both the XK and the X-TYPE range for 2008 Model Year.Jaguar Xk Range: Unrivalled Luxury And PerformanceThe Jaguar XK...... Continue reading
Birmingham hosts National Veterans Day and a week of celebrations for Veterans 12 June 2007Birmingham can now reveal its final programme for this year’s National Veteran’s Day on Wednesday 27th June and thereafter the City’s celebrations that continue up to and including...... Continue reading
French Restaurant Adds Local Flavour To Its New Menu 08 June 2007The Belfry’s French Restaurant has launched its new spring menu today, and will focus on serving more local produce. The menu will introduce seasonal produce from the region with herbs and...... Continue reading
Wild & Wacky Father’s Day Antics at The Pallasades ‘Star Pa’ Contest 08 June 2007Four daring dads have been invited to come down to The Pallasades Shopping Centre on Saturday 9th June to battle it out for a chance of winning the coveted title of Birmingham’s ‘Star...... Continue reading
Birmingham young people given chance to shine at University of the First Age Summer Challenges 07 June 2007The University of the First Age summer challenges provide young people in Birmingham with fun packed weeks, as well as fantastic learning experiences.Young people aged from 10-19 have the chance to...... Continue reading
Dads Go FREE at Thinktank 07 June 2007This Father’s Day, there’s a great treat in store at Thinktank, Birmingham science museum at Millennium Point. On Sunday 17 June 2007, all visiting dads will get FREE entry to Thinktank...... Continue reading
A taste of heaven 06 June 2007Birmingham has been named as one of the top 10 heavenly food hot spots in the UK. National food magazine Olive has honoured the city’s culinary credentials saying ‘Birmingham’s...... Continue reading
Cultural Photography Exhibition 05 June 2007The World in One Region’ photography exhibition is launching at the BBC Mailbox on Friday, June 8th, 2007. The exhibition was an opportunity for amateur, professional or student photographers...... Continue reading
The Swineherd Prince 05 June 2007The Swineherd Prince, a magical and enchanting opera for children and families comes to Birmingham Repertory Theatre from June 28 to 30 in a thrilling collaboration with the CBSO, the Conservatoire of...... Continue reading
"Business Community Must Support Town Hall" Says Dla Piper, Performances Birmingham's (Town Hall & Symphony Hall) First Sponsor 04 June 2007International law firm DLA Piper UK LLP has called on the business community to lend its support to Birmingham's newly-restored Town Hall which re-opens in October. The company, which has a...... Continue reading
Plunge head first into Architecture Week! 01 June 2007A dramatic freefall from one of Birmingham’s landmark building, The Mailbox.Architecture Week 2007, the national celebration of contemporary architecture and the built environment, kick starts...... Continue reading
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