west 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.
Birmingham Chefs Tell Us Why Their City Isn’t a Food Wasteland
“Growing up in Birmingham, there wasn’t much in terms of a food scene. I think people are slowly clocking onto it now. People are opening their own restaurants. There’s way more going on.”
James Lowe’s 127-Mile Quest into the Malvern Hills for Perfect Peas
To source the best peas for Lyle’s’ famous pea and ticklemore salad, we joined the Michelin-starred chef on a trip to a Worcestershire farm, where he hand-picks the best pods.
Blood, Sweat, and Three Percent Body Fat: Photos of British Muscle Queens
In the West Midlands, UK, female fitness freaks are thumbing their noses at traditional beauty standards by hitting the gym to get big, big, and bigger.
From Broken Roofs to Broken Marriages: Meeting Some of the Most Obsessive Vinyl Hoarders
Welcome to a world where people make huge sacrifices just to feed their engrossing love for music.
Video Shows Aftermath of a Roller Coaster Collision That Injured Four Riders
Sixteen people at an English amusement park were stranded on the ride for hours after cars carrying passengers crashed into an empty carriage.
Cry-Baby of the Week
This week: A woman called the police because there weren't enough sprinkles on her ice cream.