Midlands
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.
Tinned Vegetables and Mince Pies: Preparing for Christmas at the UK’s Busiest Food Bank
The Queens Road Baptist Church food bank in Coventry hands out up to 1,800 emergency food supplies in the weeks before Christmas.
Meet Mr. Tee, the Welsh Muslim Ice Cream Van Man with a Cult Following
Tariq started out selling freakshake-style ice creams on council estates in Wrexham. Now, as “Mr. Tee,” he makes a living touring his hugely popular ice cream van across the UK.
How Oatcakes Became Stoke’s Favourite Football Ground Food
A cheese-filled oat pancake traditionally eaten by miners, Staffordshire oatcakes outsell hot dogs and pies on match days at Stoke City.
These Pub-Crawlers Just Reached Their 20,000th Pub
Peter Hill, co-founder of a charity pub crawl group, has consumed 46,632 pints touring Britain’s public houses.
People in the West Midlands Are Really Into Growing Weed
Britain's chest cavity is also our number one stoner centre.
How This Ice Cream Van Hacked the Heatwave
Finding himself stuck in a traffic jam on the hottest day of the year, this Mr Whippi van driver saw the perfect business opportunity.
Hundreds of British Children Evacuated to Football Stadium After Bomb Threats
A series of threats linked to pro-Vladimir Putin websites have forced 14 different schools to be evacuated into the West Bromwich Albion football stadium.
A Guide to Living in London By Someone Who's Lived in London for Two Months
Spoiler: you're going to hate it.
Cooking Has Helped Turn Recovering Addicts' Lives Around
Making cakes, serving tea, and cooking fish and chips (with lemonade batter) has helped turn recovering addicts' lives around in the North of England.
Chris Lorenzo Ghostwrote Your Favorite Bassline House Songs
Call it nu garage, bassline, or UK jackin' house. This British production whiz is at the center of it all.