GRIT is a bold, independent publication—a regularly generated, near-daily email-delivered e-newspaper—offering sharp, satirical takes on both local and national issues. Rooted in the streets of Birmingham but never confined by them, GRIT blends raw political insight, street-level stories, and bite-sized humour.

Each edition weaves together bold commentary, AI-generated cartoons, character sketches, and a tapestry of observation drawn from real life—designed to tickle, provoke and challenge.

GRIT is available in two formats: a free edition for casual readers, and an extended subscriber version for those who want the full experience—all for well under the price of a cup of coffee a week.

Unafraid to ruffle feathers, GRIT cuts through the noise with a working-class edge and middle-class mischief—for readers who still believe journalism should speak plainly, punch upwards, and keep you thinking.

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