Birmingham
28-Year-Old Charged After 2 Men Set on Fire Outside Mosques 120 Miles Apart
Mohammed Abbkr has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after two elderly men had substances sprayed on them and were set alight after leaving mosques in Birmingham and London, three weeks apart.
Surreal Photos of Furries and Fandom at MCM Comic Con
There is something truly untouchable about a Brummie dressed as a giant Totoro.
These Photos Are a Time Capsule of 80s Sound System Culture
Photographer Jon Girling documented a Birmingham sound system called Scientists of Sound – a crew he knew intimately and followed around the UK.
Rental Opportunity of the Week: A Hellish Flat Perfect for These Dystopian Times
A single tiny window? Sinister lighting? An overwhelming feeling of dread? I know exactly what this is.
Jack Grealish and the Renaissance of the Celebrity Footballer in 2021
With just a click of his huge thighs, the Manchester City player cast a spell on the nation.
Home Coming: Birmingham
An intimate tour of a writer's hometown, one annoying impression of the accent at a time.
The Arms Race Fuelling the West Midlands' Gang Wars
"A tidal wave of violence is a very real possibility," said the region's former Police and Crime Commissioner.
Trans Woman Stabbed in Leg and Stomach by Man She Met Online
The 33-year-old woman, originally from Poland, was targeted in a “horrifying” transphobic attack, police said.
White City Councilman Yells the N-Word in the Middle of a Meeting
The Alabama councilman has refused calls to step down after his outburst, which left one of his Black colleagues in tears.
How Prince Influenced a South Asian Kid in Birmingham
By refusing conformity, Prince showed me there was another path.
The Unionizing Workers Who Became Amazon's Biggest Threat
How a strong union tradition in Bessemer, Alabama led workers to challenge one of the world’s most powerful companies.
Inside Ten Percent Music, The Label Putting Birmingham Drill on the Map
The crew – which features star of the moment M1llionz, SkengTrapMob, Tugz, Tallerz and M Woo – came out on top in an hour-long cypher.