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Midland scientists find the formula for the shape of ponytails Feb 14 2012

Midland physicists have come up with an equation that explains and predicts the shape of a ponytail.Read

HS2 protest group planning legal action against high speed rail link Feb 13 2012

The Government is facing the latest legal challenge to its £32 billion high speed rail link between London and Birmingham.Read

Kevin Rowland announces new Dexys Midnight Runners album release Feb 13 2012

Legendary Birmingham band Dexys Midnight Runners are to release a new album in the summer - although the name of the band has been shortened to just Dexys.Read

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Updated: Police launch murder enquiry as man dies in Druids Heath Feb 13 2012

Detectives have launched an investigation after a man found slumped in a Birmingham street died in hospital. Read

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Video: Harry Styles and Harry Redknapp back Harry's Moseley's Cancer Research UK campaign Feb 13 2012

Harry Styles and Harry Redknapp were today among a string of celebrity Harrys to throw their weight behind a Cancer Research UK campaign started by brave Birmingham youngster Harry Moseley. Read

Birmingham Gardeners' Weekend show moves back to Kings Heath Park Feb 13 2012

The Gardeners’ Weekend show in Birmingham is to return to the park where it was staged for almost 30 years.Read

Call for Birmingham Zulu War hero to get Broad Street star Feb 13 2012

A Victoria Cross hero who battled Zulu warriors should be recognised on Birmingham's Walk of Fame in Broad Street, a war historian has urged.Read

Housing plan could see US forces sorting office in Sutton Coldfield demolished Feb 13 2012

Planners are to visit a Sutton Coldfield Second World War mail delivery office before deciding whether it should be demolished to make way for new housing.Read

Arthur Scargill returns to scene of Birmingham battle and calls for 150 pits to reopen Feb 13 2012

Former union leader Arthur Scargill returned to the Birmingham site of his most famous victory exactly 40 years to the day – and called for up to 150 UK mines to be re-opened. Read

Birmingham City Council spends more than £1.3m on barristers Feb 13 2012

Birmingham City Council spent more than £1.3 million on hiring barristers in a year.Read

New Birmingham Walk of Stars planned for Kings Heath Feb 13 2012

Residents from a Birmingham suburb are planning to turn its pavements into a glitzy Walk of Fame to rival Broad Street’s.Read

Solihull magistrate resigns after attacking chef at pub Feb 10 2012

Solihull magistrate Laurence McDonald has been forced to resign after attacking a chef at a pub wine and cheese evening. Read

Police launch fresh bid to catch Sapper Mark Quinsey's murderers as Brian Shivers is jailed Feb 10 2012

Police have launched a fresh bid to catch the gunmen who killed Sapper Mark Quinsey in Northern Ireland, as Brian Shivers is told he must serve a minimum of 25 years in jail. Read

Demolition decision over Sutton Coldfield US forces postal depot delayed Feb 10 2012

Birmingham planners will visit a historic Second World War mail delivery office before deciding whether it should be demolished to make way for new housing.Read

Brian Shivers sentenced to 25 years for murder of Birmingham soldier Mark Quinsey Feb 10 2012

A TERMINALLY-ILL man must serve a minimum of 25 years in jail for the murder of Sapper Mark Quinsey, from Birmingham, shot dead by dissident republicans in Northern Ireland, a judge ruled today.Read

TV drama Call The Midwife inspires memories of Birmingham 1950s midwives Feb 10 2012

How Birmingham's real-life midwives of the 1950's compare to new hit drama Call The MidwifeRead

Former Birmingham City star Nicklas Bendtner faces vandalism charge Feb 10 2012

FORMER Blues’ loan star Nicklas Bendtner has been charged with criminal damage after cars were allegedly vandalised close to the home of his latest club’s arch rivals.Read

West Midlands Police to trial new high-tech computer system to predict where crimes could happen to beat the burglar Feb 10 2012

THE theory of how wild animals forage for food is to be used by police in Birmingham to beat the burglar.Read

Citizen Inquiry into cause of Birmingham Riots Feb 10 2012

TEENAGERS are to have their say on the Birmingham riots during a “Citizens’ Inquiry” into the violence and looting.Read

Travelodge apprenticeship attracts thousands in Birmingham Feb 10 2012

The company said it had been “overwhelmed” by the high calibre of people trying to gain a place on the programme, with more than 200 applications from the city for just a handful of jobs.Read

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