The Question of Escape

Over the course of British history, the question of immigration has been a controversial one. The last 70 years has seen migration numbers increase; especially from those coming from South Asian countries; even though the original voucher scheme was stopped after the publication of the Commonwealth Immigrants Act 1968. The act; was a regulation to “restrict the future right of entry previously enjoyed by citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies, to those born there or who had at least one parent or grandparent born there”, in other words only those people were welcome who have been born in the country or had at least one parent living here. This is the feeling caused by the thousands of people fluctuating in to the country; hiding themselves away and refusing to integrate in to a completely unpredictable environment.

 

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Police and Commissioner confirm recruitment of 450 new constables

West Midlands Police will recruit 450 new constables over the next two years from April onwards, it has been confirmed. Potential applicants will be able to begin registering their interest by logging on to a newly launched area of the force’s website from next Monday (10 February).

The current recruitment freeze, which has been in place for five years, will end and a new application process will open as the search begins for a fresh, new and diverse group of recruits.

Police and Crime Commissioner Bob Jones said: “After nearly four years without any new officers, this is a great opportunity to infuse the force with new skills and experience and I'm sure we will get lots of excellent candidates.  It

Five years jail for callous thief

A wicked thief stole disability benefit from a wheelchair user after prowling a Birmingham retirement block looking for vulnerable victims. Waheed Ahmed claimed to be collecting charity cash on a door-knocking tour of Balsall Heath and, having pocketed £200 in loose change, barged his way past the amputee to swipe his fortnightly pay-out from a kitchen table. The 46-year-old took £480 in notes from the Edward Road address and moments later, as the pensioner was on the phone to police, returned to mop up the remaining pound coins he’d left behind. Two PCSOs from Balsall Heath police station quickly stopped a man in

Jail for thug who led family newsagents attack

Bad Blood” led a thug to spearhead a robbery attempt on a family newsagents that saw a shop-keeper bludgeoned with a metal bar. Yasser Hussain, from Chartist Road in Washwood Heath, was among a group of men who charged into Washwood Heath News on 29 December 2012 and demanded till takings.

He threw a flurry of punches at a 25-year-old staff member before turning on the victim’s 19-year-old cousin when he arrived to investigate the disturbance. Birmingham Crown Court heard that an associate of Hussain’s – who police believe fled to Pakistan soon after the raid – brandished an iron bar during

Primary school pupils to be inspired by free music concerts

4,000 primary school children from the West Midlands will experience the wonder of the Symphony Hall at the Primary Prom on Monday 3 February. The two free concerts, organised by national music charity Music for Youth, give children a chance to enjoy a wide range of musical styles in a concert hall setting. For many it will be their first experience of a live concert. Accomplished and talented musicians, who are 21 and under and from Birmingham and surrounding areas, will perform at the Music for Youth Primary Prom concerts designed to inspire young audiences to take up music. The performing groups are Soul Patrol from the

Three due in court over Mariam Alam death cover-up

Tragic tot Mariam Alam died from a “catastrophic” head injury suffered at a house in Fisher Road, Foleshill, on 30 November 2011.   Kamram Khalid will appear at Birmingham Crown Court to hear accusations he failed to call an ambulance or provide any first aid when she collapsed at his Fisher Road home and later lied to police in an attempt to distance himself from the enquiry. It is also alleged that he removed physical evidence from the house and disposed of it.   The 35-year-old is charged with child neglect and attempting to pervert the course of justice; a charge of murder against

Residents advised to tighten up on their home security

Residents in the Abbey ward, Leicester, are being advised to tighten up on their home security following an increase in burglaries in the area.

 

During the last 76 days (November 1, 2013 to January 15, 2014) there have been 63 burglaries spread out across the Abbey ward, compared to 26 burglaries in the previous 76 day period (August 17, 2013 to October 31, 2013). Of the 63 burglaries, 30 have been due to insecure doors or windows.

 

The ward stretched from the inner ring road to Birstall, and includes Stocking Farm, Mowmacre Hill and Frog Island.

 

Inspector Kev Morris, Beaumont Leys Local Policing Unit Commander,