Birmingham Mail facts for kids
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Type | Daily newspaper (Except Sundays) |
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Format | Tabloid |
Owner(s) | Reach plc |
Founded | 1870 (as Birmingham Daily Mail) |
Political alignment | Neutral, populist |
Language | English |
City | Birmingham |
Country | England, UK |
Circulation | 14,458 |
The Birmingham Mail is a popular newspaper from Birmingham, England. It is printed every day except Sunday. In some areas, like the Black Country, it is known as the Black Country Mail.
This newspaper shares news with readers in Birmingham, the Black Country, and Solihull. It also reaches parts of Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Staffordshire. The Birmingham Mail is a tabloid newspaper, which means it has a smaller page size.
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History of the Birmingham Mail
The Birmingham Mail started a long time ago in 1870. Its first name was the Birmingham Daily Mail.
Later, from 1967 until October 2005, it was called the Birmingham Evening Mail.
Who Owns the Newspaper?
The Birmingham Mail is owned by a company called Reach plc. This company owns many newspapers across the United Kingdom.
Meet the Editor
The main editor of the Birmingham Mail is Marc Reeves. He is in charge of what news stories are published.
Marc Reeves also oversees other newspapers. These include the Birmingham Post and the Sunday Mercury. He also manages their shared website, BirminghamLive.
How Many Copies Are Sold?
Circulation means how many copies of a newspaper are sold each day. In December 2018, the Birmingham Mail sold 14,458 copies daily.