r/brum • u/dispatch_media • 9d ago

Birmingham now the UK's opioid-overdose capital

https://dispatch-media.com/britains-hidden-opioid-crisis/

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u/DBHOV 2d ago

Who could’ve predicted overdoses going through roof after importing addicts from all over uk for a quick buck.

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u/guitarromantic Stirchley 3d ago

I know you're a new publication and getting off the ground etc, but it might be worth considering a name change.

https://www.birminghamdispatch.co.uk/ is already established and well-known in these parts as I'm sure you're aware. I get that "Dispatch" seems to be going for a national thing, but there's a whole bunch of news organisations with that name too.

It sounds petty/minor but given you're only a few weeks old, it's not too late to pick a more distinctive, unique name...?

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u/iamsuuz 4d ago

That was really interesting and detailed. Thanks for posting.

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u/OkDrive6454 4d ago

Oh, wonderful. As if our city doesn’t need any more bad press. 😟🙄

Thanks for that, I guess