West Midlands Chief Constable Retires Immediately
Chief Constable Craig Guildford has retired with immediate effect following scrutiny over the Aston Villa fan ban. Read the full statement and reaction here.
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West Midlands Police Chief Constable retires immediately
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford has retired with immediate effect following a damning watchdog report and political pressure. Deputy Chief Constable Scott Green steps in.
Police Chief to Retire After Maccabi Fan Row
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford is set to retire following criticism over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match at Villa Park. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has stated she lost confidence in him.
West Midlands Police Chief's Fate Announced
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster will announce the future of Chief Constable Craig Guildford today at 4pm. Follow for live updates on this breaking story.
Art Challenge Highlights Urgent Need for UK Foster Carers
Birmingham artist Tat Vision creates 'A place to slug out' with fostered children for Barnardo's campaign. A child enters care every 20 minutes in the UK. Find out how you can help.
Jesy Nelson's fiancé pens poem for twins with SMA
Jesy Nelson and Zion Foster open up about their twin daughters' diagnosis with severe Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Read their emotional journey and Zion's heartfelt poem for their 'little warriors'.
Police Commissioner Resists Pressure to Axe Chief Constable
West Midlands PCC Simon Foster vows not to sack Chief Constable Craig Guildford over the Israeli fan ban, pending a full review. Read the latest on the political fallout.
Police warned over 'inexcusable' failure on victims' rights
West Midlands Police and justice bodies face a major campaign to enforce the Victims' Code after 19 years of 'unacceptable' non-compliance. Commissioner vows to hold them to account.
Police Chief's Future Reviewed Over Israel Fan Ban
West Midlands Chief Constable faces a formal review over the controversial ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Read the latest on the political fallout and calls for his removal.
WMP Could Lose 80 Officers in 2026 Funding Crisis
West Midlands Police may lose up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a £41m government funding shortfall. Commissioner Simon Foster calls it 'unacceptable' and warns of a blow to community safety. Read the full story.
Ben Foster: Unai Emery is perfect for Man Utd job
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster suggests Aston Villa boss Unai Emery as the top candidate to replace the sacked Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. Could the Spaniard be tempted?
Birmingham's £41m Police Funding Crisis & Ride Safety Failings
West Midlands Police faces a £41m shortfall threatening 80 officers, as the City Star Flyer operator gets more time to fix safety faults. Plus, Jay Rayner's food review and your cultural guide.
WMP could lose 80 officers in 2026 funding crisis
West Midlands Police may lose up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a £41m government funding shortfall, warns PCC Simon Foster. This could push officer numbers to 600 below 2010 levels. Join the conversation.
Foster carer's 18-year dedication honoured with MBE
Mair Wilson, a Powys foster carer for 18 years, receives an MBE. She and her husband have cared for 13 long-term children. Discover how to become a foster carer in Powys.
West Midlands PCC calls for new driver licence restrictions
West Midlands PCC Simon Foster urges government to adopt Progressive Driving Licences for new drivers, including curfews and lower alcohol limits, to cut road deaths.
Mum adopts siblings and urges others to consider adoption
Sarah, 44, adopted her son and daughter through Adoption Focus. She shares her story to support The Long Wait campaign, highlighting the 18-month average wait for children to find a family.
Daughter: Father used me as bait to lure mum to death
Alison Galvani speaks out after her 81-year-old father is charged with murdering her mother Nancy in 1982. Case breakthrough after decades. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police faces £41m cuts, officer losses
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding by 2026, risking 520 officers and neighbourhood policing. Commissioner warns of a 'postcode lottery' and urges government action.
West Midlands Police faces £40m funding cut
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding, risking further cuts to officers. Crime Commissioner Simon Foster warns of a 'postcode lottery' and fewer police on streets.
Pub pint prices to rise for 5 Heineken brands from February
Heineken announces price hikes for five popular beers and ciders in UK pubs from February 2026, while cutting Foster's strength to lower its price. Find out which pints are affected.
Foster's lager alcohol content reduced by Heineken
Heineken UK is lowering the alcohol strength of Foster's lager from 3.7% to 3.4% ABV, citing duty savings and health trends. The change follows a similar move with Sol beer.
Foster's Lager reduces alcohol content to 3.4% ABV
Heineken UK confirms Foster's Lager ABV will drop from 3.7% to 3.4% in February 2026. The brewer cites duty savings and responsible consumption as key reasons for the change.
Woman with brittle bone disease adopts and fosters children
Hayley Foster, 36, living with osteogenesis imperfecta, adopted daughter Shirley and became a foster carer. She urges others with 'a spare bedroom and love' to consider fostering.
Police Chief Faces MPs Over Maccabi Fan Ban Row
West Midlands Police chief to be grilled by MPs over the controversial ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Discover the truth behind the disputed intelligence and political fallout.
£2m policing bill for Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv match
West Midlands Police spent an estimated £2 million on policing the Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv match. The PCC is now demanding a government refund. Discover the full story.
New Partnership Supports Kent Foster Care & Youth Sport
Diagrama Fostering partners with Borough Green Junior Football Club to tackle the foster carer shortage in Kent. Discover how sport creates community support.
MyBag Charity Wins King's Award for Voluntary Service
MyBag Charity from Nottingham receives the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2025 for supporting children entering foster care. Discover how you can help their vital work.
Foster's Lager Alcohol Content Reduced from 2026
Heineken UK confirms Foster's lager ABV will be reduced in 2026. Learn about the recipe change and the industry's call for an alcohol duty freeze.
33 Bands Rally to Save Cambridge's Strawberry Fair
A 33-band music festival across Cambridge this November aims to rescue the beloved Strawberry Fair. Don't miss Zion Train and local talent - get your tickets now!
Foster's Lager ABV reduced from February 2026
Heineken UK is lowering the alcohol content of Foster's lager from February 2026, citing duty reductions and health trends. Learn how this impacts taste and pricing.
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