In a video explainer for Birmingham Eastside, James Hickman explains how England’s local elections work and how the May 7 local elections have affected Birmingham City Council.
To learn
The chairman of the Disabled Photographers Society, Paul Hinchcliffe, says that there is a deficit in opportunities for disabled photographers in the creative community.
“I think the creative community is
Voters will be choosing from more candidates than ever in Birmingham's 2026 local elections. Birmingham Eastside dug into the data to find out where the hottest seats are,
What is the deeper impact of the refuse workforce’s ongoing industrial action? Daisy Dilys Bourne and James Henry Hickman speak to a union representative, striking bin workers — and members
2025 marks two years since the events of 7 October in Israel and Gaza. The conflict remains ongoing with casualties continuing to be reported and Hamas and Israel remain in
As Birmingham Eastside reveals a sharp increase in AI-related academic misconduct at one Midlands university, Alex Ughulu explores the shift from traditional plagiarism to the use of artificial intelligence
Many people don't notice the hi-vis army of motorsport marshalls stationed around the race track — Oliver Brindle speaks to a dying breed of individuals.
On a bright
One organisation stands above the rest when it comes to promoting inclusion through sport: the Special Olympics. Cameron Kavanagh talks to Special Olympics GB marketing and communications lead Tom Rawlings
As theatres make accessible performances more of a priority, Priya Gupta speaks to a youth and community producer, an artistic director, and a theatre company founder about the importance of
Four years after the law was changed to presume permission for organ donation upon a person's death unless otherwise indicated, Clare Harvey looks at how the law came
Lichfield-based musician Love George speaks to Jonathan Coste about his musical journey and inspirations, finding his voice as a performer, and what his stellar debut EP — “Whatever Happens, Happens.
The Tyseley-based performer speaks to Jonathan Coste about having his songs rapped back to him in public, his evolution and identity as an artist — and his highly anticipated new
