BTP: How Bystanders Can Safely Help on Trains

A British Transport Police detective explains the 'active bystander' approach, emphasizing subtle actions like distraction or alerting staff to safely diffuse situations on trains.

Forbidden 1920s Romance Revealed in Love Letters

A collection of 108 love letters from the 1920s, discovered in a shoebox, unveils the passionate secret affair between a married Worcestershire heiress and an RAF officer, now shared by English Heritage.

Ombersley: Top Midlands Village Where Homes Are Scarce

The picturesque Worcestershire village of Ombersley has been highlighted as one of the West Midlands' most desirable places to live in 2026, praised for its charm and connectivity. However, fierce competition and high prices make it largely inaccessible f

Ex-Police Staff Avoids Jail for Child Abuse Images

A former Sussex Police licensing officer, Phil Joseph, 28, has been given an 18-month suspended sentence after admitting to possessing and distributing over 600 indecent images of children, including 247 category A images.

Police Object to Pub Reopening After Baton Attack

West Midlands Police have formally objected to the Prince of Wales pub in West Bromwich reopening after its licence was revoked following a horrifying baton attack last year. The police and fire services raised serious safety concerns.

EE and Vodafone Customers Hit by Fake Reward Points Scam

A major warning has been issued after thousands of EE and Vodafone customers received fraudulent text messages promising 13,000 reward points. The sophisticated phishing scam attempts to steal personal and financial information through deceptive links.

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