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Maccabi Tel Aviv fans (Pic X)
January 27, 2026, 3:14 pm
Acting police chief says he is seeking to repair relations with Jewish community after Maccabi fan ban
'I know we have damaged our relationship with individuals and the Jewish community, locally, nationally and internationally,' says Scott Green, acting chief constable
By Lee Harpin
Police officers detain a pro-Palestine protester outside Villa Park, home of Aston Villa, during the UEFA Europa League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. The local Safety Advisory Group (SAG) opted to block Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending tonight's Europa League tie against Aston Villa following a risk assessment by West Midlands Police, a decision which drew immediate criticism from politicians including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Picture date: Thursday November 6, 2025.
January 16, 2026, 4:21 pm
Leaked audio reveals police claimed locals planned to ‘arm themselves’ in self-defence ahead of Maccabi game
West Midlands superintendent told meeting with Birmingham Jewish community Maccabi Tel Aviv fans planned to cause 'carnage' in city
By Lee Harpin
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood MP
January 14, 2026, 2:19 pm
West Midlands Police chief ‘no longer has my confidence’ says Home Secretary
Review by a policing watchdog into West Midlands Police sent to the Home Office  is 'damning'
By Lee Harpin
Screen grab of (left to right) Chief Constable Mark Roberts, National Lead for Football Policing, UK Football Policing Unit, Mike O'Hara, Assistant Chief Constable, West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, Chief Constable, West Midlands Police and Mick Wilkinson, Chief Inspector, West Midlands Police appearing before the Home Affairs Committee, for a hearing on Football Policing, at the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Tuesday January 6, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire
January 7, 2026, 8:23 am
Communal groups call for police chief to be sacked over Israeli football fan ban
Board and JLC issue damning joint statement
By Lee Harpin and PA
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford
January 6, 2026, 8:18 am
West Midlands Police chief faces resignation calls over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
Chief Constable Craig Guildford, of West Midlands Police, has been recalled by the Home Affairs Select Committee on Tuesday
By Lee Harpin
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans (Pic X)
January 5, 2026, 10:36 am
West Midlands Police ‘fabricated evidence’ to ban Maccabi supporters
The force reportedly downgraded threat posed to Israel fans while upgrading threat to local Muslim community
By Jewish News Reporter
Police officers detain a pro-Palestine protester outside Villa Park, home of Aston Villa, during the UEFA Europa League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. The local Safety Advisory Group (SAG) opted to block Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending tonight's Europa League tie against Aston Villa following a risk assessment by West Midlands Police, a decision which drew immediate criticism from politicians including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Picture date: Thursday November 6, 2025.
November 27, 2025, 12:51 pm
Minister urges caution over ‘Jew-free zone’ claims after West Midlands Police Maccabi fan ban
Baroness Fox said 'a Jew-free zone was created in the West Midlands'
By Lee Harpin
Andy Street at Limmud 2023
December 24, 2023, 4:19 pm
West Midlands mayor heaps praise on the region’s ‘incredible’ community
LIMMUD 2023: Andy Street appeared temporarily lost for words as he spoke of the impact of the '7 October incident' on the region
By Lee Harpin
Example of Waze in action
October 18, 2019, 10:48 am
Meet a VP at the Israeli go-to app Waze: ‘Carpooling will be a game changer’
In the latest instalment of Down to business, Candice Krieger talks to Fej (Yuval) Shmuelevitz, Waze's first employee, about the future of the app in big cities around the world
By Candice Krieger
Jeremy Corbyn Photo credit: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
December 17, 2018, 11:28 am
Labour organiser suspended for blaming ‘all wars in the world’ on Jews
Mohammed Yasin, the party's West Midlands official, becomes the most senior figure to be suspended since Ken Livingstone
Imam Bocoum and Rabbi Wittenberg receiving their award at 2017 #no2h8crime awards
July 25, 2018, 3:07 pm
#No2H8 Crime Awards: Two weeks left to nominate a hero fighting hate crime
Jewish News backed awards will honour those who've fought intolerance at the third annual ceremony
Nicki Donnelly demonstrating the suit to the audience, which featured members of the Jewish community and current and former police officers (Photo credit: Jason Glass)
February 1, 2017, 1:05 pm
Paralysed ‘robocop’ presented with Israeli suit allowing her to walk again
Former British police officer Nicki Donnelly, who is paralysed from the chest down, has been given the ability to move again thanks to Israeli technology
By Jack Mendel
Prime Minister Theresa May with Odara founder Aysha Iqbal (right)
November 3, 2016, 10:24 am
Muslim anti-extremist boss sorry for Israel-Sandy Hook post
The co-founder of a government-backed women's group apologised for appearing to blame Israel for the Sandy Hook massacre, claiming it was meant to be ‘tongue in cheek’
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