Police Chief Apologises Over Maccabi Fan Ban Comments
A senior West Midlands Police officer apologises to Birmingham's Jewish community after suggesting some supported banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the Aston Villa match.
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Stuttgart allows Maccabi fans, unlike Birmingham ban
Stuttgart confirms no ban for Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Europa League match, contrasting with Aston Villa exclusion. German authorities prepared for safety.
Coventry Airport to Close in 2026 for Gigafactory
Coventry Airport will shut permanently in June 2026, ending 90 years of aviation history to allow construction of a major battery gigafactory, despite local opposition. Read the full story.
UK Property Investment: 15-Year Winners & Losers Revealed
Exclusive analysis shows UK property returns varied wildly by region over 15 years. Discover where investors gained 24% and where they lost money.
Police Evidence for Maccabi Fan Ban Questioned
West Midlands Police faces scrutiny as Dutch counterparts dispute evidence used to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match. MPs to challenge decision.
Couple jailed for modern slavery in brothel
A couple from Smethwick has been sentenced for running a human trafficking ring, exploiting 14 women in a brothel. Learn how to spot the signs of modern slavery.
Two arrested over Birmingham teen stabbing death
Two teenagers arrested following fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Yassin Alama in Handsworth. West Midlands Police continue investigation into violent street attack. Read latest updates.
Dutch police dispute Maccabi fan ban intelligence
West Midlands Police defend banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match as Dutch authorities question 'false' hooliganism claims. Read the full investigation.
Council funding shake-up boosts North and Midlands
Deprived towns in northern England and the Midlands secure major funding increases in a landmark local authority reform, redirecting cash from affluent areas to post-industrial communities.
Chemical spill at Staffordshire school hospitalises five
Three teenagers and two adults hospitalised after chemical exposure at Biddulph High School. Emergency services responded to the incident on Conway Road. Read the latest updates.
Public told to call 999 if they see teen murder suspect
Police hunt for Oumar Traore, 17, wanted over fatal stabbing of Yassin Alama in Handsworth. Do not approach - call 999 immediately if spotted.
Greg McCarthy, Historical Educator, Dies Aged 47
Greg McCarthy, who brought history to life for thousands of Midlands schoolchildren through his immersive character performances, has died aged 47. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Teen mother killed by recovery truck in Oldbury
Lily Whitehouse, 19, was fatally struck by a recovery vehicle in Oldbury. Police appeal for witnesses as family battles fraudulent fundraiser.
Family tribute to Katie Fox after Birmingham stabbing
The family of Katie Fox, fatally stabbed in Birmingham city centre, pay emotional tribute to their 'special and gentle daughter'. A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Birmingham bus attacked with firework rocket launcher
Dramatic video captures the moment a Birmingham bus driver was targeted by a yob armed with a makeshift firework launcher, forcing passengers to flee in terror.
Massive police presence for Villa European match
West Midlands Police deploy massive security presence for Villa Park's Europa Conference League match amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.
Mammoth Christian monument rises near Birmingham
Construction begins on Britain's largest Christian monument - a 52-metre 'Prayer' sculpture overlooking Birmingham that's set to become a major pilgrimage site and tourist attraction by 2026.
£1.4m cannabis seized at Birmingham Airport
UK Border Force intercepts massive cannabis shipment valued at £1.4 million at Birmingham Airport, marking one of the region's largest drug seizures this year.
Man charged in Walsall Sikh woman hate crime case
A 41-year-old man has been charged after a Sikh woman was allegedly attacked in Walsall, in what police are treating as a religiously motivated hate crime.
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