Unite goes to war with Labour over Birmingham
Plus, the Brum cigar smoking competition you've never heard of
Plus, the Brum cigar smoking competition you've never heard of
'They had permission to experiment. That just wouldn’t happen today'
When Deadbeat bar applied for a licence to stay open until 1am, they unwittingly exposed a neighbourhood rift
A July Politics Edition
Plus, Black Sabbath bids an epic farewell
You asked, we answered.
The Office for National Statistics have published the latest economic figures — and it’s not pretty
‘We’ve still got another three-and-a-half years to go’
Plus: ‘I could cry’ — Sutton Coldfield town centre loses its library
Birmingham's historic slot car clubs offer an unusual point of social connection and positive masculinity. But the pastime is under threat
The Workers Party claims they're about to shake up Birmingham's politics. Birmingham isn't so sure.
Plus, Brummies blame council for bin strikes
In just 25 years, 50,000 homes were demolished and 150,000 people were displaced. What were the consequences?
'Everyone goes mad towards the end'
Half a century since Swell Maps burned bright and brief, they’ve come back to life. Ian Francis uncovers a story of genius — and loss
Plus: a siege in Perry Barr