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Harrison Drape Redevelopment Proposals

As reported previously by Carl, plans have been submitted to turn the former Harrison Drape building on Bradford Street into a hotel/carpark complex. The attached document below has more information about the proposals and exactly what the developers are planning … Continue reading

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Happy St Patrick’s Day Digbeth!

I hope everyone has had a great St Patrick’s Day.  Going by the number of revellers dressed in green still walking the Digbeth streets, I’d say so.  St Patrick’s Day in Digbeth is always a lively affair, but not half … Continue reading

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Big St Patrick’s Festival Parade post

Oh yes, it’s that time of year again, when I attempt to summarize the Sunday parade madness.  Things kicked off with mass at St Anne’s Church, where Father Murphy asked parishoners to ‘Remember St Patrick gave us the mass…he never … Continue reading

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