City centre news – 10 June, 2010

The city centre news for 10 June:

  • Silversmiths attend the launch of British Silver Week in Birmingham
    Retail Jeweller
    Silversmiths from across Britain attended the launch event of British Silver Week, which took place at St Pauls Gallery in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter on June 7.
  • Government to review route of Birmingham to London High Speed rail link
    Birmingham Post
    Uncertainty surrounds plans for high speed rail services between London and the West Midlands as the Government said it would not be bound by the findings of an inquiry which recommended building a new station in Birmingham city centre.
  • Get on the property ladder from just £63,000
    Easier Property
    First time buyers are invited to visit Park Central in Birmingham city centre on Wednesday 16 June, when developer Crest Nicholson will be introducing the next generation of homeowners to HomeBuy Direct – a government backed scheme which can help Park Central buyers secure a new apartment from just £63,000.
  • Birmingham’s Urban Music Gathering set to attract thousands this weekend
    Halesowen News
    The Custard Factory is hosting the giant Urban Music Gathering on Saturday night where over 40 DJs and 27 MCs will be plying their trade.
  • BIAD Degree Shows 2010
    More Canals Than Venice
    It’s that time of year again for the BIAD degree shows! A time to see what the students have been up to and also a chance to have a peak some of the buildings.
  • Library of Birmingham Blog 8
    Birmingham Newsroom
    Construction work on the library site continues to progress on schedule. The arrival of the first tower crane caused some local interest and it now dominates the Centenary Square skyline. A second, rather taller, crane is due to come on site in about 5 week’s time.