Manchester’s economy is leaving Birmingham behind
The Office for National Statistics have published the latest economic figures — and it’s not pretty
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Donald Trump is disrupting business in the West Midlands
‘We’ve still got another three-and-a-half years to go’
Birmingham’s ‘road city emergency’ action stalls
Plus: ‘I could cry’ — Sutton Coldfield town centre loses its library
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
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'
How much does Birmingham Pride's director owe the public?
Lawrence Barton has settled with creditors but says it 'in no way represents an acceptance of any culpability or guilt'
Is this Perry Barr housing block a 'dumping' ground for the homeless?
Plus: a David Lodge documentary on Brum writers and your requisite bins update
An abandoned warehouse in Digbeth caught fire last night — who owns it?
Plus, an exclusive: UHB Trust’s latest let down
Farewell, Oasis - traders left in the lurch after market's sudden closure
Plus, how many high paid council staff actually live in Birmingham?
Code COBRA! Should the government hold an emergency meeting about Birmingham’s bins?
Plus, Trump’s tariffs threaten West Midlands car industry
'Toothless' charity watchdog closes investigation into mosque
Plus, the wait is over - Uniqlo is coming to Brum
Bins boss abroad — councillor under fire for taking trip during strikes
Plus, what will become of Birmingham’s ‘ghost station’?