Pulse is local news that stays close to the communities it serves. Too much local reporting is done from a distance – built around press releases, polite talking points, and stories that feel “safe”. Real life isn’t always safe. Real problems aren’t always comfortable to talk about. But they still affect people, so we cover them properly.

We report what shapes life across Birmingham and the Black Country – crime, local services, council decisions made over your head, and the everyday stuff that never makes the glossy headlines.

If something is going wrong where you live and you’re getting nowhere, tell us. We’re an access point for people facing problems. We’ll listen, check the facts, ask the questions, and put it in front of the people who need to answer.

But this region is more than its problems. We’ll also put serious energy into culture – events, nightlife, food, local characters, hidden gems, and practical guides to life here. The wins matter too.

Local news should serve people.

When they don’t care. Or would not dare. We go there.