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Waseem Zaffar’s house was turned into a filthy HMO. He says he has nothing to do with it
The former Birmingham City Council cabinet member has previously complained about the excess of HMOs in the city
A tale of temperance and town planning
Why does Birmingham have so many huge suburban pubs?
The vigilantes of Hall Green
Plus, Conservative leader calls on Birmingham City Council to investigate Aspire
Investigation: Raja Khan’s empire of dirt
How a negligent housing provider courted Birmingham’s bigwigs
‘Like gunshots going off outside my window’: how padel tore a Sutton Coldfield community in half
It's the world's fastest growing sport. But is it one of the most destructive?
‘Hordes of filth’ and ‘soiled underwear’: Robert Jenrick is no fan of Handsworth
Plus, is Richard Parker doing enough to support the Night Time Economy?
The billionaire, the Yardley pub and the role of local news
A Sunday note from The Dispatch
An Irish hospitality tycoon promised to transform one of Birmingham’s most important buildings — three years later, and it’s falling apart
The clock is ticking on the Methodist Central Hall
How two fledgling property firms made £1.25m at the expense of Dudley Council
A retirement home, a pop-star-cum-entrepreneur and two startling property flips in a sleepy Midlands village
Welcome to the new Digbeth: adult ball pits, crazy golf and a giant Bake Off tent
How ‘organised fun’ took over Brum’s coolest neighbourhood