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Regional Affairs £2m boost for Highbury Estate restoration project

The city council is the sole trustee of Highbury Estate in Moseley, including the Grade II* listed Highbury Hall

What's On News New vintage steam train services to run from Tyseley

Vintage Trains which operates Shakespeare Express is expanding across UK

What's On News Massive underground restaurant and cocktail bar Tattu to open in Birmingham city centre

Work has begun on transforming The Grand hotel's 5,000 sq ft basement boiler room into an underground haven for 'modern Chinese cuisine and magical cocktails'

Environment The effects of the gall wasp on our oak trees

If there are any oak trees in your neighbourhood, or your favourite woodland or park, you may have noticed that their acorns don’t look right.

Regional Affairs Old factory and cemetery chapels on Victorian Society's at-risk list

Campaigning charity publishes 11th annual countdown of the UK's ten most endangered buildings

What's On News New project to discover Jewellery Quarter memories

Series of events will start this weekend as part of £2m mission to document the history of Birmingham's famous manufacturing district

Commercial Property Restaurant plans for run-down Jewellery Quarter buildings

London-based developer makes first investment into Birmingham and unveils proposals for new offices, high-end restaurants and flats

Regional Affairs Question mark lingers over Touchwood shopping centre extension

The press was barred from a discussion following speculation in recent months that the scheme could be permanently shelved

What's On News Jewellery Quarter boutique hotel plan and huge change for these three city food pubs

The Mosaic company behind the The Button Factory and The Distillery reveals plans for boutique hotel and three new pub acquisitions

Regional Affairs Uncovering the stories of WW1 heroes from Solihull

Details dug out of the archives have helped highlight hundreds of individual stories about those who were killed in action

Environment A clash of lifestyles between us and the Wasp

At this time of the year everyone’s pet hate is wasps, which is a shame because wasps are very valuable insects.

What's On News Three historic city food pubs have closed suddenly

New future beckons after closure of three city food pubs

Commercial Property 'Time running out' for remaining House of Fraser stores

No word on fate of lanmark Birmingham city centre location

Regional Affairs How historic Elmdon Terminal at Birmingham Airport has been saved

Made famous for its over-hanging canopies, the Elmdon - which is also known as the Art Deco terminal - was last used in 1984

What's On News This is what to expect when swanky Brazilian restaurant Fazenda opens

Fazenda will offer an all you can eat selection on meat, fish and veggie dishes

What's On News Why this Kings Heath road has become one of the coolest in Birmingham

There is a flourishing independent scene in York Road

What's On News Inside Birmingham’s massive underground ping pong bar and nightclub SERVE

The massive venue is the first of its kind outside of London

What's On News The new £1million go-karting track just 30 minutes from Birmingham

The company already boasts more than 20 facilities across the country

Environment Protection for local wildlife sites

The Wildlife Trusts launched their ‘Act Swiftly Campaign’ and 25,000 people signed their petition.

What's On News See inside new New York themed cocktail bar opening in city centre

Manhattan Ave opens in John Bright Street in September

Business News Ikea closes in Birmingham city centre today - after just two years

Furniture brand says decision to close store in Dale End has been taken due to 'a number of factors'

What's On News Findings from a lost city centre footpath reveal the secrets of a 200-year-old street Artefacts found by archaeologists now on display at museum next to West Midlands Metro tram extension site

Commercial Property New Birmingham city centre Bloc hotel plans scaled back

Confusion over size of application site prompts developer to go back to the drawing board and produce new designs

What's On News Here's when Pinocchio Italian restaurant is opening at The Mailbox

The independent will replace Strada at the canalside shopping and food complex

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Edgbaston £650k detached home in Edgbaston There are wide open spaces next to this modern detached in sought after Birmingham suburb, Edgbaston, writes Alison Jones

Repertory Theatre Birmingham Comment: Mapping a path through Birmingham's architectural history Mary Keating from Brutiful Birmingham suggests a new map charting some of the city's architectural forefathers might make a great gift

Brindleyplace Chef Richard Turner back in the kitchen at Maribel Richard Turner is back in the kitchen with the launch of Maribel, the latest addition to Birmingham’s thriving culinary scene

Regional Affairs Birmingham Civic Society appoints youngest ever chairman Amelia Ladbrook will take over the role later this year to champion campaign group's heritage work in the city

Birmingham Town Hall The Birmingham choir that's not very vocal about its many triumphs!Founded in the 1880s, Birmingham Choral Union is still going strong. Christopher Morley finds them in fine voices ahead a concert at St Paul’s in the Jewellery Quarter

Marks & Spencer M&S confirms Walsall store closure date High street retailer says it will shut up shop at The Saddlers Centre in August as part of wider reduction in portfolio of stores