Once, under the road at Old Square, I witnessed a man randomly set upon, beaten senseless, and kicked repeatedly in the head by a gang of about six men in football tops. A year or so later, I narrowly ...

We recently published an article by Dan Cave about BMAG’s latest show: an exhibition of art works by the comedian Joe Lycett ...

Huge news, readers: today we can announce that we have partnered with Postcode Lottery to fund 150 annual subscriptions to The Dispatch for 16-25 year olds. This is part of Postcode Lottery's ...

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Joe Lycetts’ United States of Birmingham followed the pursuit of several Birmingham’s across the Atlantic in 2024, joining ...

Dear readers — at the start of last year we wrote about the desi pub and its unstoppable rise. If you don’t recall, I’d urge ...

I’m driven down to Wheels park in Bordesley Green in a high-end black 4x4. The trip has been arranged by Knighthead, the American investment firm that owns Birmingham City football club. Strings have ...

Raise the Colour co-founder, Ryan Bridge. Image: YouTube. The local flaggers have been getting creative with their edits as the council considers an injunction Dear readers — we hope you enjoyed your ...

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Police have launched hot-spot Operation Fearless in Handsworth - some people aren't happy. Photo: Martin Pope. Hot-spot policing has arrived in Handsworth – and not everyone’s happy about it Dear ...

Storm clouds are gathering over Aldridge. Not literally — actually the Saturday sky is a deep blue and the sun is beating down on the tarmac of Morrisons carpark. But the mood amongst those assembled ...