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Retail Birmingham scoops national award
Retail Birmingham has won a prestigious British Council of Shopping Centres (BCSC) Purple Apple Award
Innovative designs from industrious students at annual University Degree Show
Published on 2 May, 2013 at 9:01 in Business, Coventry, Education, Exhibitions, Most recent, Motoring, Style and Design | | No Comments
A prototype arctic research vehicle and a supercharged low emissions racing car are amongst the innovative designs being showcased by students
Delighting in Dorridge
Published on 17 Apr, 2013 at 15:52 in Eating out, Food and drink, Most recent, Solihull, Style and Design, Tourism | | No Comments
Tammy Facey enjoyed a posh night out – and, without leaving much out, here’s her report.
Pinball wizards launch Degree Show at Coventry University
Coventry School of Art and Design kick started its annual Degree Show at the weekend with a game of human pinball in the city centre’s Broadgate Square.
The new age of Aga
Published on 22 Mar, 2013 at 8:23 in Business, Cookery, Style and Design, Warwickshire | | No Comments
Meriden based creative agency Cogent Elliott has developed a new campaign for the AGA Total Control cooker
Scouting for Girls: Open auditions for Miss Birmingham head to city centre this Saturday
Top modelling scouts from Miss England will be in Birmingham this weekend looking for glamorous girls to represent the city.
Handmade and vintage wedding fayre
Published on 13 Mar, 2013 at 8:00 in Shopping, Style and Design, What's on, Wolverhampton | | No Comments
Wolverhampton Art Gallery will be hosting its second handmade and vintage wedding fayre on Saturday 16 March, 11am to 4pm.
Students’ ‘animal magic’ raises funds ahead of Degree Show
Published on 8 Mar, 2013 at 21:56 in Coventry, Education, Most recent, Style and Design | | No Comments
Students at Coventry School of Art and Design have put their creative skills to good use ahead of this year’s University Degree Show.
Online boom helps Lee Longlands boost festive sales
Published on 7 Mar, 2013 at 8:55 in Birmingham, Business, Shopping, Style and Design | | No Comments
New e-commerce website has seen Lee Longlands buck the winter gloom and post an impressive 6.1% increase on like-for-like sales this quarter.
Searching for Miss Birmingham
Published on 6 Mar, 2013 at 9:22 in Birmingham, Business, Style and Design, What's on | | No Comments
The hunt is on to find the West Midlands’ most glamorous ladies as the race for the title of Miss Birmingham 2013 hots up.
Antiques Roadshow star to host auction
Published on 4 Mar, 2013 at 13:46 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, Style and Design, Wolverhampton | | No Comments
An Antiques Roadshow expert is to host a live auction of items designed by University of Wolverhampton staff and students tomorrow
Birmingham fabrication company recognised by Honda for unique innovation
Published on 22 Feb, 2013 at 10:43 in Birmingham, Environment, Motoring, Style and Design, Television | | No Comments
Birmingham firm Queen & Crawford has been recognised by Japanese giant Honda as leading innovators in the field of design and fabrication.
Britain’s best result served up on Heritage Silverware
Published on 6 Feb, 2013 at 10:38 in Birmingham, Business, Eating out, Style and Design | | No Comments
Birmingham-based Heritage Silverware was on show at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or in Lyon, France last week following a special collaboration with Simpson’s head chef, Adam Bennett.
The art of the underpass
Published on 15 Jan, 2013 at 10:01 in Architecture, Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Environment, Local history, Motoring, Style and Design | | No Comments
Alan Clawley shares some views of Birmingham's semi-subterranean pedestrian history.
Sir Albert’s Christmas card and coping with loss
Published on 22 Dec, 2012 at 11:07 in Architecture, Birmingham, Christmas, Environment, Style and Design | | 1 Comment
Alan Clawley spots a confusing, yet festive, dichotomy.
Wolves graduate’s designs are a big hit
Published on 19 Dec, 2012 at 10:42 in Business, Most recent, Style and Design, Wolverhampton | | No Comments
A talented graduate is off to a flying start in her career after setting up her own fashion and interior design label with the help of the University of Wolverhampton.
Top accolade for Coventry student in UK’s biggest fashion event
Published on 13 Dec, 2012 at 8:25 in Art and Leisure, Coventry, Education, Most recent, Style and Design | | No Comments
A third-year fashion student from Coventry University has fended off the UK’s top styling talent to claim the Clothes Show Live ‘Young Designer of the Year’ award 2012.
Accolade for fashion graduate
Published on 3 Nov, 2012 at 9:43 in Business, Most recent, Style and Design, Wolverhampton | | No Comments
A talented fashion designer who set up a business with support from the University of Wolverhampton has won a prestigious award.
High Pavement steps up in Warwick
Published on 1 Nov, 2012 at 8:30 in Business, Eating out, Food and drink, Most recent, Style and Design, Warwick | | No Comments
A chance encounter between two business entrepreneurs has led to the opening of a stunning new gastro bar and restaurant in Warwick.
Coventry University graduate wins top fashion award
Published on 25 Oct, 2012 at 7:42 in Coventry, Education, Most recent, Style and Design | | No Comments
A first-class honours fashion student from Coventry University has won a top award at this year’s illustrious Midlands Fashion Designer Awards in Birmingham.