Policing1 hr agoThe new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problemWith "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen1 hr ago21 hrs agoConservatives pledge 275 more officers for regionThe recruits would help tackle antisocial behaviour, shoplifting and violent crime, the party says.21 hrs ago2 days agoPolice dogs Bryn and Ebby to bow wow outTheir handler says PD Bryn and PD Ebby have been "outstanding ambassadors" throughout their careers.2 days ago2 days agoFamily told to call locksmith over mental health fearsA force should have flagged mental health services after a family called about their son, IOPC says.2 days ago3 days agoNo 'deliberate' contact to stop car in A66 crashNo stinger was used by police before the fatal A66 crash, an initial investigation reveals.3 days ago3 days agoNew police boss says activists won't dictate plansScott Green has been confirmed as the new boss of West Midlands Police after a "rigorous selection process".3 days ago3 days agoNew sniffer dog team to detect drugs used in spikingThames Valley Police and Hampshire Police say the specially trained dogs will help protect students.3 days ago3 days agoGMP chief: G20 summit could 'bend us out of shape'Sir Stephen Watson says next year's summit will be a 'vast' operation for Greater Manchester Police.3 days ago3 days agoWhat happens next in the RAF Fairford investigationBBC correspondent Daniel Sandford explains where the investigation goes from here.3 days ago...
