Paul West

Commenting on current developments in UK and international policing & justice and highlighting the work of inspirational community-based projects and charities

[Paul West @policingfirst]

#Worcestershire's own #HeiniHughes, 22yrs old, performs "O Holy Night", widely regarded as one of the Christmas season's most challenging solos, and makes it sound completely effortless. @WorcsSymphony @KensingtonRoyal #togetheratchristmas #Evesham

[Worcestershire Lieutenancy @WorcsLieutenant]

Listen to the spine-tingling culmination of the Worcestershire #TogetherAtChristmas Carol Service supported by HRH The Princess of Wales & @TheRoyalFoundation with Worcestershire's very own Heini Hughes and the fabulous Worcestershire Synphony Orchestra
@KensingtonRoyal

[Paul West @policingfirst]

@russwebt Excellent article, as always @russwebt. However, I'm leaving this increasingly toxic 'X' space and joining the #Bluesky revolution. Are you over there yet?

[Paul West @policingfirst]

@BehizyTweets I've always loved #YMCA, partly because it's a really catchy and fun disco tune but mainly because of what the #VillagePeople and the song's lyrics stood for - diversity, equality and inclusion #DEI. It's ironic beyond belief that @POTUS has now adopted it as his anthem! 🤣🤣🤣

[Paul West @policingfirst]

#Tweet 1/3: I used to enjoy using #Twitter. But since @elonmusk bought it, renamed it 'X' and began to use it as his personal political mouthpiece, it has become an increasingly toxic space. So I'm leaving to join the @bluesky revolution. Why not join me there on @Paul999West?

[Paul West @policingfirst]

Brilliantly constructed video montage including #EnglandEuro2024 memories up to (but not including) the final. And the more times I see the Beckham Vs Simeone World Cup incident, the less and less it's a red card. It was basically just a playful tap.

[Guy Lambert @GuyBertie]

We may not have won, but this now becomes a tribute to the hard work of Southgate. Thanks for the memories Gareth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #ThreeLions #Southgate

[Paul West @policingfirst]

Protect Welsh National Opera. Funding cuts are putting its future at risk. Support the Musicians' Union's campaign to keep its members in secure work and keep Wales' rich musical heritage strong @WeAreTheMU #WNOProud Sign the petition: https://t.co/cfN2B4kXnl via @megaphoneuk

[Richard Amphlett @amphlettr66]

On behalf of the Trustees of Hartlebury Castle, we wish Bishop John @BishopWorcester and HJ a very long and happy retirement to Wiltshire. Thank you for all the support you have given to Hartlebury Castle over the years.

[Worcestershire Lieutenancy @WorcsLieutenant]

Many congratulations to the organisers of the recent Mass in Blue concert. It was a truly wonderful event, which brought together students and teachers from schools across #Worcestershire, the UK and America to @WorcCathedral for an exciting musical collaboration.

[John Inge @BishopJohnInge]

Happy Easter!

[Paul West @policingfirst]

@JayHulmePoet Although not my #Diocesan #Bishop, @bishopSarahM is definitely the most believable of these. She even seems to enjoy singing that extremely annoying song! @BishopWorcester

[Paul West @policingfirst]

The inspirational #Worcestershire based Wheely Different Theatre Company @WheelyDiff with their own special video created for @mariecurieuk National Day of #Reflection 2024 #WorcestershireHour https://t.co/rQvevQu24B

[John Inge @BishopJohnInge]

A joy to spend Ash Wednesday with the wonderful community of Mucknell Abbey. ‘Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return. Turn away from sin and be faithful to Christ. ‘

[Paul West @policingfirst]

@WorcCathedral .@WorcCathedral I've heard there's going to be a steward's enquiry to establish whether @JohnPaulHoskins had full control of the #pancake as he crossed the finishing line! https://t.co/F6qFWLzck1's video recording will provide crucial evidence #shrovetuesday

[Worcestershire Lieutenancy @WorcsLieutenant]

Our thoughts and prayers are with His Majesty The King and his family as his treatment commences.

[Paul West @policingfirst]

Comprehensive article from @theipaper describing the vitally important work of https://t.co/75uBnscb9z and @Lucy_Faithfull_ in preventing child sexual abuse: https://t.co/3cTqXRjuNP Will also be appearing as a 2-page spread in tomorrow's print edition.

[Paul West @policingfirst]

I was standing in their shoes in #Durham almost 45 years ago. (Where have those years gone?) No obvious ethnic diversity here, but quite a striking gender balance in this particular group of recruits. The reality is that #policing is a great career for young women and men alike.

[Durham Constabulary @DurhamPolice]

Last night we welcomed 2⃣4⃣ new police officer recruits into the force at an official attestation ceremony.

Officers received their warrant cards and were officially sworn in by a magistrate.

They will now undertake 18 weeks of training before joining the beat.

[The Parole Board @Parole_Board]

2/2. The vacancy as Parole Board Chair is now open and details can be accessed via the below link. The closing deadline for applications is Wednesday 21 February 2024.
https://t.co/Ora9KElgmi

[The Parole Board @Parole_Board]

The Parole Board Chair Caroline Corby is coming to the end of her tenure in October of this year. Caroline has been an excellent Chair over the past five years, guiding the Board through much change. 1/2

[Paul West @policingfirst]

Feeling quite smug today after hearing from @UniofExeter that playing a musical instrument throughout your life is good for brain health in later years: https://t.co/8s4e1G2eEO 🎻🎻

[Paul West @policingfirst]

Congratulations and thank you to @DurhamPolice for opening their Training Centre to @bbc5live and @chriswarburton_ today, giving a great insight into the varied aspects of police training. All of the officers interviewed sounded very professional and thoroughly engaging.