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The One Show host Alex Jones dons Race for Life dress May 31 2012

ONE Show host Alex Jones is pretty in pink – in a dress made from Race for Life name signs.Read

The Apprentice: Claire Young's Verdict May 31 2012

With one task remaining until the final episode, the pressure was on.Read

The Apprentice: Graham Young's verdict May 31 2012

RING your bells, honk your horns and stone your plastic crows – Birmingham has delivered a finalist in The Apprentice.Read

Aston University graduate Nick Holzherr reaches The Apprentice final four May 31 2012

ASTON University graduate Nick Holzherr kept the flag flying for Birmingham by reaching The Apprentice final four in last night’s show.Read

Aston University graduate Nick Holzherr will fly the flag for Birmingham in Apprentice final May 30 2012

ASTON University graduate Nick Holzherr kept the flag flying for Birmingham by reaching The Apprentice final four in last night’s show. Read

Teletubbies were NOT gay, insists Solihull star Nikky Smedley May 30 2012

SOLIHULL’S very own Teletubby has broken her silence to insist: Laa-Laa, Tinky Winky, Dipsy and Po weren’t gay.Read

Pictures: Birmingham beauty Cat Deeley makes red carpet debut with Patrick Kielty at Glamour Women Of The Year Awards May 30 2012

They've been quietly dating for months now but Birmingham star Cat Deeley officially stepped out with Patrick Kielty at the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards. Read

Elton John donates tickets for Birmingham LG Arena concert to Tickets For Troops May 30 2012

POP legend Elton John has donated tickets for next month’s Birmingham concert at the LG Arena to soldiers charity Tickets for Troops.Read

Birmingham rock band Black Sabbath in top 20 best British albums in Diamond Jubilee poll May 28 2012

Birmingham band Black Sabbath have rocked their way into the top 20 albums of the past 60 years in a new survey to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.Read

John Malkovich wows shoppers with a Birmingham walkabout May 28 2012

IS that a serial killer on the streets of Birmingham? No, it’s Hollywood star John Malkovich enjoying the city sunshine.Read

Pictures: West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie marries Sarah Fallon in stunning castle wedding May 27 2012

WEST Bromwich Albion player Peter Odemwingie had to take a few digs from his Manchester City FC supporting father-in-law during a speech when he tied the knot at the weekend.Read

Papal honour for Birmingham comedian Don Mclean May 27 2012

Birmingham-born Broadcaster and comedian Don Maclean has been invested as a Papal Knight of one of the Roman Catholic Church's most prestigious orders. Read

Black Country comedian Frank Skinner names his son after Buzz Lightyear and Buffalo Bill May 27 2012 BLACK Country funnyman Frank Skinner has named his newborn son after Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon.more

Birmingham's 2007 Eurovision entry Natalie Powers has happy memories of Helsinki flop May 26 2012

IT WASN’T quite a case of nul points – but it was too close to call for Birmingham singer Natalie Powers.Read

Legendary Midlands crooner Engelbert Humperdinck aiming for Euro glory in Baku May 26 2012

LEGENDARY Midland crooner Engelbert Humperdinck will carry the hopes of the nation in Baku as he looks to beat 23 other nations to Euro glory.Read

Warwickshire musician James Righton to marry Hollywood actress Keira Knightley May 25 2012

WARWICKSHIRE musician James Righton is to marry Hollywood star Keira Knightley.Read

Take me out glamour model Lucy Harrold reveals plans to have breast implants removed on Twitter May 25 2012

Glamour model Lucy Harrold, who starred as a contestant on ITV’S hit dating show Take Me Out, has revealed plans to have her “agonising” PIP breast implants removed. Read

Danielle Lloyd speaks of excitement over wedding to Wolves star Jamie O'Hara May 25 2012

Model Danielle Lloyd has spoken of her joy at marrying Midland football star Jamie O’Hara on Saturday. Read

Birmingham man in court with N-Dubz rapper Dappy accused of affray May 25 2012

A BIRMINGHAM man has appeared in court alongside N-Dubz rapper Dappy over an alleged fight at a petrol station which left three men with facial injuries.Read

The Apprentice: Claire Young's verdict May 24 2012

Episode 10 and for me one of the best shows so far. Typical Apprentice TV as I realise that I'm shouting at my TV due to frustration!Read

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