Events in History – 9th March

On 9th March 1891, severe storms began off the south coast of England, lasting for four days and causing the sinking of 14 ships. Is it a coincidence that the worst storms of the winter are also forecast for the next few days?
On 9th March 1946 a wall collapsed at Bolton Wanderers football ground, this [...]

Migrant worker conference in Swindon

A migrant worker conference is being held in the Wiltshire town of Swindon. The conference, to be held in April, will help employers find out more about employing the migrants.
There will be speakers from various government agencies to discuss new legislation and the local hospital will tell how wonderful their migrant workers have proved to [...]

£28million a year in child benefits to Eastern Europe

The British taxpayer is funding the Poland-based children of migrant workers to the tune of £28million a year.
Treasury ministers admit that 34,000 children in eastern Europe are receiving the child benefit which was designed for British children. Claims for the foreign children are increasing at a rate of 1,500 a month.
All this whilst more than [...]

Polish knifeman jailed

A 21 year old Polish man has been jailed for a minimum of 27 months and told he will be deported to Poland after he stabbed 19 year old Matthew Buckman in Ipswich.
Damian Brauer was told he would not be released until the Parole Board was satisfied he was no longer a danger to the [...]

Call for Armed Forces Day

There is increasing support for an Armed Forces Day, which would be held to thank servicemen and women. At the moment, around two thirds of British people do not feel that enough is done to recognise the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces.
There is also alot of support for a series of stamps dedicated to [...]