Why we should celebrate Windrush Day: “The Britain They Built”
Windrush Day, celebrated on June 22, honors the 1948 arrival of Caribbean migrants who significantly contributed to post-war Britain’s rebuilding. They worked across various sectors, embedding themselves in the nation’s fabric amidst discrimination. As Britain evolved culturally and socially through immigrant contributions, it is crucial to recognize their lasting impact on British history.
LEGENDS REVIEW: THE SECRET WAR BRITAIN FORGOT
Netflix’s gripping crime drama shines a light on the unsung customs officers who infiltrated Britain’s heroin underworld The show is primarily inspired by the 2022 book The Betrayer: How An Undercover Unit Infiltrated The Global Drug Trade by Guy Stanton and Peter Walsh A Hidden Chapter of British History There Continue Reading
FACES IN THE CROWD: POLICE ROLL OUT LIVE SCAN CAMERAS ACROSS NORTHANTS HIGH STREETS
Live facial recognition technology is set to appear in several Northamptonshire town centres as police step up efforts to track down wanted individuals and those deemed a risk to the public. Northamptonshire Police confirmed the system will be switched on at multiple points over the coming weeks, beginning in Northampton Continue Reading
£270,000 Banksy Stolen and Recovered by Flying Squad
A thief named Larry Fraser, 49, was sentenced to 13 months for stealing a £270,000 Banksy artwork from a London gallery. The Flying Squad quickly tracked him down within four days, recovering the valuable print intact. Gallery manager Lindor Mehmetaj commended the officers for their swift action in restoring the artwork.
Are UK Police using Palantir technologies?
By Cicero’s Newsroom Palantir’s Shadow?: UK Police Use of Controversial Data Software Shrouded in Secrecy The Metropolitan Police has refused to confirm or deny whether it has used software developed by Palantir Technologies, the controversial U.S. data analytics company increasingly embedded in law enforcement and public services worldwide. In response Continue Reading
BBC The Detectives – Fighting Organised Crime in Manchester
The BBC started filming a series over two years with unprecedented access to Greater Manchester Police, offering frontline insight into one police force’s battle against organised crime.In the first episode they deal with a gang involved in kidnapping and demanding money with menace. The series first episode can be watched Continue Reading
