Translation costs for migrant crime soars

Police translation costs for migrants involved in crime have soared to more than £24million, an increase of 64% since the EU was expanded in 2004.
The huge increase in the spending of taxpayers’ money comes about because those involved in, or witnessing crime, do not bother to take the trouble to speak English!
Some forces have seen [...]

Development threatens rare invertebrates

A plan to build a Royal Mail delivery depot on Essex marshland is being challenged in the High Court.
Buglife have accused Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation of acting unlawfully when they gave permission for the scheme at West Thurrock Marshes. They say that the project threatens serious damage to the local wildlife, including bees, spiders [...]

Astronomer pledges support to war veteran in sight battle

TV astronomer Sir Patrick Moore has pledged his support to Devon war veteran Jack Tagg.
We told of Mr Tagg’s battle to save his sight after reading that he may have to sell his home because the NHS say it would be “too expensive” to treat him.
Mr Tagg had been told by a Torbay consultant that [...]

Islamic school preached racial hatred

King Fahad Academy
An Islamic school in west London poisoned its students minds with race hate, an employment tribunal heard.
Acton’s King Fahad Academy used a textbook which called Christians “pigs” and said that Jews were “repugnant”, said ex-teacher Colin Cook.
Mr Cook is claiming unfair dismissal, race discrimination and victimisation. He is hoping to get £135,000 compensation.
In [...]

Immigration raids on restaurants

Police and immigration officials raided several restaurants and take aways in Caernarfon and arrested eight Chinese and Malaysian nationals who were working illegally.
The Thai Emperor, Everyday Takeaway and Honour Chinese restaurants are the establishments concerned.
The arrested individuals had jobs including cooking and serving meals, and six of them are due to be deported. The owner [...]