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Midlands far-right extremist was making “submachine gun for religious war”
A far-right extremist from Leamington Spa was caught making a "submachine gun and ammunition" and collecting terrorism material, say police. During the trial at Birmingham Crown Court the jury heard…
Terrorist who wanted to “topple the government because it was dominated by Jews” jailed
A conspiracy theorist who wanted to launch terror attacks and overthrow the British government because he believed it was run by "a Jewish elite" has been found guilty at his…
Terrorist who plotted to “topple government because it was dominated by Jews” convicted in Birmingham
An antisemitic terrorist who planned to carry out attacks across the country was convicted at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday (19 December). Oliver Lewin, 38, from Leicestershire, was found guilty of plotting…
Palestine Action activists arrested after defacing Lord Balfour statue in Parliament
Two women have been arrested by police after entering the House of Commons to deface a memorial statue of former Prime Minister Arthur Balfour. The Palestine Action activists, reportedly pretending to…
Thousands expected to join mass rally in London marking global UN anti-racism day
Hundreds of Birmingham residents are today joining thousands of people in London for a rally to mark international UN Anti Racism Day. As protests take place in cities around the world under…
What is Purim and how is it being celebrated by the Jewish community?
Purim is a Jewish religious festival commemorating the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, an official of the Persian Achaemenid Empire. Haman was planning to have all of Persia's Jewish subjects…
Birmingham’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration to be held at Millennium Point
Birmingham’s annual civic commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day will this year be hosted at Millennium Point. The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Muhammad Afzal, will lead the free public event…
Hanukkah celebrations begins for city’s Jewish community
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah - also spelt 'Chanukah' - has begun for Judaism's faithful followers across the world, and it's no different in Birmingham and the West Midlands. The first…
Mayor Andy Street to mark Holocaust memorial Day with West Midlands faith leaders
West Midlands mayor Andy Street will join members of the Jewish and interfaith community tomorrow to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, ahead of national commemorations. Marking Holocaust Memorial Day in a special virtual event, the…
INTERVIEW: Ruth Jacobs on celebrating Hanukkah in Birmingham during COVID-19
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah - also spelt 'Chanukah' - began last night for Judaism's faithful followers across the world and indeed, in Birmingham and the West Midlands too. While…