The Latest Breaking News from West Midlands

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6

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…

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025

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 Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

‘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 Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025