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The Dispatch
The Dispatch delivers its Birmingham newspaper straight to readers' email inboxes.
About The Dispatch
The Dispatch is a news publication covering Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. It is delivered by email, and the homepage describes it as a newspaper for readers in the Birmingham area. Its main sections are Investigations, Culture, and Politics, along with a Latest stories list and an Editor's Picks selection. The publication was set up in 2023 by reporter and editor Kate Knowles, and the homepage describes its journalists as independent.
Readers can join a free mailing list that sends local stories and recommendations every week. Coverage is focused on Birmingham and the surrounding region, so it is most relevant to readers with an interest in local affairs. Pricing for any paid options is not stated on the homepage.
Key features
- Free mailing list sending local stories and recommendations by email every week
- Investigations section with exclusive reporting on local public bodies and politics
- Politics coverage focused on Birmingham and the West Midlands
- Culture coverage of local arts, nightlife, and public institutions
- Editor's Picks section highlighting selected stories
- Team profiles listing reporters and their recent work
Best for: Readers who want local news and analysis about Birmingham and the West Midlands delivered by email.
Good for
- The mailing list is described as free to join
- Stories are produced by a team the homepage describes as independent journalists
- Investigative reporting is a visible part of the publication
Watch out for
- Coverage is focused on Birmingham and the surrounding region, not the wider United Kingdom
The Dispatch at a glance
- Official website
- birminghamdispatch.co.uk
- Category
- News & Media › Local News
- Type
- Publication
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- English
- Country
- GB
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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The Dispatch FAQ
Is the mailing list free to join?
The homepage describes the mailing list as free.
How often are emails sent?
Subscribers receive local stories and recommendations in their inbox every week.
Who runs The Dispatch?
Kate Knowles, a reporter and editor from Birmingham, set up The Dispatch in 2023. The homepage says its stories are produced by a team of independent journalists.
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