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Jasper Carrott to be the Next Star Honoured on The Birmingham Walk of Stars
29 August 2007

Following the outstanding success of the inaugural induction of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, Birmingham’s comedy genius Jasper Carrott has accepted the honour of being the next star to be offered......

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BRMB Birmingham Comedy Festival
29 August 2007

Friday October 5 to Sunday October 14, 2007 Birmingham’s festival of mirth returns to the city this autumn with a host of top comedy acts and very special events.The BRMB Birmingham Comedy......

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Championship Gaming Series Announces UK and European Qualifiers and Finals
28 August 2007

Championship Gaming Series (CGS), the only worldwide professional gaming league, will hold its UK and European Qualifiers and Finals in Birmingham and London on 20th – 28th September 2007.......

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JD Parties
28 August 2007

Enjoy an Enchanted Evening in Venice this Christmas … At the Venetian Masquerade Christmas PartyHaving entertained over ¼ million guests during our 12 years of Christmas Party......

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Aside - Birmingham is Second Funniest City
28 August 2007

Bristol has been crowned Britain's comedy capital after seeing off tough competition from Liverpool and Birmingham.The city, home of the Little Britain character Vicky Pollard and bearded comedian......

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‘Make your Mark with Art’ by Charlotte Latham
28 August 2007

8 September – 20 October 2007Renowned fine artist, Charlotte Latham, is installing a Charity based exhibition at the contemporary art gallery, Three White Walls in The Mailbox. ‘Make your......

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The National Catey Pub and Bar Operator Award
28 August 2007

Paul Salisbury and Paul Hales, recent winners of the national Catey Pub and Bar Operator award, team up again with James Elliot and Andrew Breen to transform Shelly Farm in Solihull which will re-open......

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Gigbeth 2007
10 August 2007

Details of Gigbeth 2007, the UK’s most diverse music festival, have been announced, with a diverse line up of acts announced and plans to close Birmingham’s Digbeth High Street for an......

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Skyeurope Announces Bratislava
10 August 2007

SkyEurope, the premium low-cost low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced a new route to Bratislava from Birmingham International Airport. The route serving Bratislava will operate......

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CeX Cells
10 August 2007

Revolutionary Recycling Retailer opens in the PallasadesSince CeX (originally called Computer Exchange) launched its first ground-breaking store back in 1992, the Company has experienced radical......

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Winefest returns to Birmingham City Centre
06 August 2007

Birmingham City Centre will welcome back the popular German Winefest for the fourth year running in Victoria Square, 16th – 27th August 2007 (11am-10pm daily).Come and experience a variety of......

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NEC £40 million investment programme is well underway
06 August 2007

The NEC’s £40 million Venue Improvement Programme is now in full swing and with more than three quarters of the development already complete the venue is showcasing a brand new look and......

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Putting the Art into Mart
06 August 2007

Birmingham to get groundbreaking new market Birmingham’s Custard factory is to host a brand new Sunday street market – with local artists, craftspeople and performers offering “an......

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Barry Callebaut supports The Chocolate Show
06 August 2007

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa, chocolate and confectionery products has confirmed its commitment to The Chocolate Show 2008. With strong traditional......

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Step Back In Time with Bournville’s Latest Attraction At Cadbury World
06 August 2007

Cadbury World and the Bournville Village Trust will unveil a new attraction, The Bournville Experience, this September. This is a partnership project celebrating the relationship between the......

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Birmingham International Airport Modify Short-Stay Parking and Dropping-Off Arrangements
02 August 2007

Birmingham International Airport (BIA) will be making changes to its car park and set-down areas from Thursday 2nd August to cope with the closure of the roads at the front of the Terminal buildings.......

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