Black people more likely to be targets of prolonged Taser use, police watchdog finds
Written by Leah Mahon Published on 26th August 2021 Mental health was found to be a key factor in the use of stun guns by police (Picture: Simon Stanmore) POLICE …
Black student fundraises thousands to secure her place at Oxford University
Written by Leah Mahon Published on 28th August 2021 Hannah Lloyd has raised over £30,000 to fund her university education A STUDENT has fundraised thousands of pounds to fund …
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Less than one in five Windrush victims have received payouts in compensation scheme fail
Written by Leah Mahon Published on 20th August 2021 Protester gather to demand justice for victims of the Windrush scandal. (Picture: Archives) LESS THAN one in five of victims of …
Jason Roberts Foundation and Sickle Cell Society presented with £50,000 from former Mayor of Brent
Published on 11th August 2021 Written by Rodney Hinds FORMER MAYOR of Brent Cllr Ernest Ezeajughi has presented over £50,000 to local charities the Sickle Cell Society and Jason …
Kevin Clarke: Police watchdog to re-examine death of man restrained by nine officers
Written by Leah Mahon Published on 13th August 2021 THE POLICE watchdog will relaunch an investigation into the death of a mentally ill man who died in 2018. Following …
Dea-John Reid: Five people deny murdering 14-year-old boy in Birmingham
Written by Leah Mahon Published on 6th August 2021 Dea-John Reid was killed in Birmingham this year. (Picture) WMP) FIVE PEOPLE have pleaded not guilty to murdering a 14-year-old …
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HSBC UK pledges £2m to support 30 new Stormzy Scholars at the University of Cambridge over next 3 years
Published on The Voice Newspaper on 29th July 2021 Stormzy – Credit: ITV A further 30 Black students are to receive a £20,000 per year scholarship to study at …
Marcus Coutain: Knee-on-neck arrest PC will not face disciplinary action
Written by Lamiat Sabin Published on 30th July 2021 An officer presses his knee into Marcus Coutain’s neck during an arrest in July 2020 (@realairavish/Twitter screengrab) A police officer …
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Preston campaigners head for London to call for new Windrush Act
Written by Brian Ellis Published on 26th July 2021 Glenda Andrew flies a flag as part of protests The local group will attend an Emancipation Day rally in Brixton …
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