Foreign Office Issues Travel Warning for Guatemala Amid ‘State of Prevention’ Friday, April 17, 2026 guatemala travel warning safety crime border police prevention violence security The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an urgent travel warning for Guatemala following the announcement of a 15-day ‘State of Prevention’ effective from 6 April 2026. This emergency measure is … Read More
Birmingham's March 2026 Criminals Jailed Including Notorious Child Snatcher Monday, April 6, 2026 crime birmingham sentencing driving childabduction assault drugs violence theft stalking March 2026 saw a string of brutal crimes and reckless acts in Birmingham, resulting in multiple offenders being sentenced to immediate imprisonment. This month’s cases reveal heart-wrenching stories, from mothers who … Read More
A Man Scared Me on a Bus — and I Felt Like It Was My Fault Sunday, April 5, 2026 women safety harassment publictransport abuse safertravel birmingham bystander empowerment violence sport It was an ordinary journey home one September evening. After a full day’s work from eight to four, I boarded the number 24 bus into Birmingham city centre, never imagining that this ride would change how I view public … Read More
Birmingham Kidnapper Luke Hazell’s Criminal Past Includes UK’s Most Infamous Prison Van Break Monday, March 30, 2026 kidnap birmingham lukehazell prisonbreak gang conspiracy violence blackmail criminalhistory handsworth Luke Hazell, 38, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison with an additional five-year licence following a horrific kidnap and blackmail scheme in Birmingham. The victim was abducted from Lozells, held captive for five days, … Read More
'I’ve Solved Rape Cases for a Living, and This Was the Worst One I Have Ever Seen' Saturday, March 28, 2026 rape assault walsall investigation victim sentencing sexualoffence bravery violence justice Detectives have described a brutal rape committed by a businessman against a sex worker in a West Midlands car park as one of the most violent cases they have ever encountered. Simon Tang, 56, was sentenced to 12 and a half … Read More
UK Supermarket Enforces No-Challenge Policy on Shoplifters, Staff Warned of Dismissal Wednesday, March 25, 2026 shoplifting retailcrime co-op supermarkets staffsafety theft usdaw violence policy workersrights The Co-op, a major UK supermarket chain with locations including Birmingham and West London, has issued a directive forbidding employees from confronting shoplifters. Staff have been explicitly warned that attempting to stop … Read More