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Police chief behind Maccabi supporters ban is victim of ‘a witch hunt’ says local MP

Calls for the West Midlands Police chief behind a ban on Israeli football fans attending a game in the UK last year to step down are ‘a witch hunt’, a local MP has said.

The Independent UK

UK government urges police official to quit over ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans

The U.K.'s home secretary has urged the head of West Midlands Police to resign following a report on the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa

The Independent UK

Home secretary says she has lost confidence in police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

Shabana Mahmood’s statement on Craig Guildford comes after inquiry finds intelligence on Israeli fans ‘exaggerated or simply untrue’

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West Midlands police chief apologises after AI error used to justify Maccabi Tel Aviv ban

Craig Guildford says he gave incorrect evidence to MPs and mistake arose from ‘use of Microsoft Copilot’

The Guardian - UK

West Midlands police commissioner criticises MPs for bias against chief constable

Exclusive: Simon Foster is the man responsible for deciding if Craig Guildford should be fired over Maccabi Tel Aviv ban

The Guardian - UK

Decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match challenged by Dutch police

Exclusive: Dutch police question claims used by West Midlands force in evidence to inquiry

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Jewish community ‘frustrated’ with police over handling of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

West Midlands police face MPs after barring Israeli football team’s supporters from match against Aston Villa

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West Midlands police insist decision to ban Maccabi fans ‘not politically influenced’

Police leaders defend position after being recalled to give further evidence in second hearing to home affairs committee

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Police banned Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans over fears they would ‘come to harm from UK extremists’

The Jewish Board of Deputies has called for the resignation of the chief constable of West Midlands Police over the shock admission

The Independent UK

Jewish groups warned ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending match could be seen as ‘antisemitic’

Minutes obtained under freedom of information laws show West Midlands police flagged concerns over decision ahead of Aston Villa match

The Guardian - UK

Mapped: UK’s property value hotspots for buyers

New data reveals where home values climbed the most in 2025 – and where saw the steepest drops

The Independent UK

UK’s biggest property value hotspots of 2025 revealed by Lloyds

The bank said that most parts of the UK recorded growth in the value of homes in 2025.

Evening Standard

Danger to life warning as Met Office issues weather alerts across UK

An amber rain warning, indicating a possible danger to life, is in effect for parts of Wales, with 50mm to 80mm of rain forecast widely and nearly 100mm in some areas. The amber warning, active from 3am to 9pm on Monday, predicts likely flooding for homes and businesses, potential isolation…

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MPs to recall West Midlands police chief over evidence error on Maccabi fans ban

Craig Guildford told to provide more documents and not ‘mislead parliament’ after fans were banned from Europa Cup game

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West Midlands police chief sorry for saying Jewish community supported Maccabi fan ban

Senior officer had told MPs some Jewish representatives did not want Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa game classified as high risk

The Independent UK

Inside the cold case investigative team fighting to make sure no missing person is ever forgotten

INSIDE STORY: Armed with old files, new technology and tireless detective work, a small West Midlands team has solved more than 240 cold cases. They tell Harriette Boucher why they refuse to give up on the missing

Evening Standard

Five remain in custody after Villa-Maccabi match passes without serious disorder

West Midlands Police said the suspects include a man accused of trying to throw fireworks into Villa Park.

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Police attacked with fireworks amid Bonfire Night disorder across the UK

West Midlands Police made more than 20 arrests after officers were attacked with fireworks in Birmingham.

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‘It is very hard for us’: Maccabi Tel Aviv aim to give absent fans reason to smile

The Israeli club’s fans have been banned from attending their match at Aston Villa, with West Midlands police granted section 60 stop-and-search powers ahead of the game

The Independent UK

Mapped: The areas where almost one in three children are obese

The figures were called ‘extremely concerning’ by the NHS national clinical director for children and young people

Evening Standard

Obesity levels among Reception and Year 6 children in England, by local area

The figures have been published as part of the Government’s National Child Measurement Programme.

Evening Standard

More than 700 officers will be deployed to police Aston Villa-Maccabi fixture

West Midlands Police said its goal is to ensure fan safety and facilitate peaceful protest.

The Independent UK

More than 700 police officers to be deployed for Aston Villa-Maccabi fixture

Maccabi announced on October 20 that the club would decline any away tickets for the November 6 clash

Evening Standard

Woman raped in Walsall in 'racially aggravated' attack

West Midlands Police have released CCTV footage of the suspect.

The Independent UK

Asylum seeker found guilty of stabbing migrant hotel worker to death with screwdriver

The trial heard Majek had been reported to security at the Park Inn Hotel in Walsall, where he lived and Rhiannon worked

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