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A Sunday editor’s note
Birmingham Dispatch
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An editor’s note from Jack
Can Birmingham really claim to be the birthplace of the industrial revolution?
Or is it Manchester? Or Ironbridge?
Birmingham was once the bicycle capital of the world
Before the car came to dominate our city, a humbler vehicle reigned supreme
Diwali 'cancelled' for Soho residents
Plus: Jack Reacher weighs in on Brum libraries row and Sabbath take over Digbeth bar
Andy Street has his say on Reform and his political future
Plus: Autumn bookworm activities and a peak into Birmingham's history
The Smithfield development has faced every obstacle possible. Is it finally full speed ahead?
Plus, Farage's Reform return to Brum
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
