One last lap in Ladywood
Birmingham's historic slot car clubs offer an unusual point of social connection and positive masculinity. But the pastime is under threat
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The revolution starts in Moseley
The Workers Party claims they're about to shake up Birmingham's politics. Birmingham isn't so sure.
When Brum brutally cleared its slums
In just 25 years, 50,000 homes were demolished and 150,000 people were displaced. What were the consequences?
Five students, a remote island, and the sequel to a horror classic
'Everyone goes mad towards the end'
The Solihull band that influenced Sonic Youth and Blur
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
Woon Wing Yip built an empire. Is it in decline?
Once locally beloved and a touchstone for the Chinese disapora, Wing Yip is fading on both fronts
The battle for The Close
A cluster of historic buildings in Selly Oak are at the centre of a row between the University of Birmingham and local residents — and no one is backing down
Chicken Quarter: fair or fowl?
A host of US-style fried chicken shops have colonised a section of New Street.
A second chance for Brum's most controversial exempt accommodation provider?
Plus: leaked audit report reveals union's 'pervasive fraud environment'
Small Heath is drowning in rubbish. So why doesn’t the council’s data say so?
'I paid money for this, I have a contract with the council for this. Make sure you include that in your piece'
Old square, new tricks
This city centre spot has had many lives — what should its next one look like?
Lies n’ bribes: calls for chairman of Birmingham Central Mosque to stand down
Plus, the American beer taking over Walsall
The curious case of the missing councillor
Plus: who are the movers and shakers shaping Brum — and Britain — in years to come?