Birmingham Dispatch
The enemies within: How the pandemic radicalised Britain
The riots have been blamed on everything from the economy to Elon Musk. But the networks that mobilised violence on our streets were forged in opposition to vaccines and lockdowns
'Bribe' allegations in battle for Dudley
Plus: Workers Party suspend their campaign in Sutton amid claims of violence
It’s Birmingham’s safest seat. Or is it?
In Ladywood, Shabana Mahmood faces her first real challenge
UEFA investigates Bellingham over gesture
Plus political resignations in Walsall and plans for a UK-first development in the city centre
Breathing down their NECs: Farage hopes his Brum rally can take him past the Tories
Reform UK bring the crowds. But why Birmingham?
Black Country election special: Fury and apathy on the campaign trail
In the first instalment of our Black Country election coverage, we head to Halesowen and Dudley
'Don't split the right!' - Dudley candidate plea to Farage
Plus: Two elephants arrive in the West Mids
Will the Midlands see an ‘independent wave’?
Plus: How to bag yourself a slice of BBC Brummie history
Death curious? Death fearful? Bereaved? Head to Birmingham’s most mortal festival
‘Weddings and funerals are the same, except with funerals, the main person doesn’t go to the afterparty’
Can Labour topple Andy Street?
As the campaign gets nasty, the May 2 election will be a referendum not just on the mayor’s record - but on the concept of the mayoralty itself