3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (302+ words) Dear readers " urm, remember how last week we made a big deal about the fresh promise and positivity of spring?" Unfortunately with the dip in temperatures, there's been an uptick in conflict. Today's briefing brings you (more) bullying allegations at…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (460+ words) The Dispatch is hiring! And there is one day left to apply. Are you - or do you know - a fantastic writer with top-notch reporting skills? We want to hear from you. In his mid-thirties, Darren is the latest link in…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (1303+ words) The Dispatch is hiring! Are you - or do you know - a fantastic writer with top-notch reporting skills? We want to hear from you. Click the button to apply by 22 March. "I've walked past the Golden Lion almost every day since…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1015+ words) On a drab Monday morning, I cross Chester Road and pass the ornate sign welcoming me to The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, the town I grew up in and, despite leaving in 2008, still think obscurely of as "home." I've…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (574+ words) Dear readers " Over the past month, residents in Handsworth and the surrounding areas have received knocks on their doors from strangers. The visitors were prospective buyers, who informed the tenants that their homes were going to be auctioned off this…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (415+ words) Enough of that though; on with the Monday Briefing. After Guildford's resignation, West Midlands Police remains under intense scrutiny, and an(other) old building has gone up in flames. Last week we published a bevy of stories, including:" At the…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (238+ words) Plus, Maneki Ramen gets the Jay Rayner treatment" Dear readers " happy new year! And welcome back, especially the couple of dozen people who have signed up over the holidays. Pull up a chair ready for The Dispatch 2026 edition, it's great…...