The City

Oct- 2015 -

23 October

Drakes named ‘Best Independent Fashion Retailer’ in Plymouth

Drakes has been named the ‘Best Independent Fashion Retailer’ at Plymouth’s City and Waterfront Awards. The family-run business, which last year opened a new store in Drakes Circus Shopping Centre, picked up the award at the James Bond-themed black tie event at Plymouth Pavilions on Thursday, October 22. The City…

Oct- 2014 -

14 October

Retailers

Tom Davis

Drakes Jewellers win Plymouth’s Business of the Year Award

Drakes Jewellers in Plymouth has been awarded the Business of the Year Award at Plymouth’s City and Waterfront awards 2014. Drakes, which is currently expanding into Plymouth’s Drake Circus Shopping Centre, received the award at the black tie event on October 8. The firm was selected for the award by…

Mar- 2014 -

6 March

Events

Michael Northcott

Birmingham council to sell NEC for £1bn

The venue for Jewellery & Watch Birmingham, the NEC, has announced that its owners Birmingham City Council are planning to sell the entire complex for around £1bn. Birmingham’s council has been at the centre of a lengthy dispute over equal pay. The legal bill and the money needed to settle…

Feb- 2012 -

17 February

Economy