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An employment tribunal has ruled that an NHS trust violated the dignity of a group of nurses by allowing a transgender woman to use female changing facilities at Darlington Memorial Hospital.The Chief Constable of West Midlands Police has announced his immediate retirement amid intense pressure over the handling of the Maccabi Tel Aviv match against Aston Villa.A new life-extending drug for prostate cancer is to be made available on the NHS in England.And customers across the East Midlands are complaining about the quality of a manufacturer's pork pies.
The chief constable of West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, one of the country's most senior police officers, has retired after damning criticism of a decision to ban Israeli fans from a match against Aston Villa. A crossbench peer, Lord Austin, who is the government's trade envoy to Israel, welcomes the departure, but local MP Ayoub Khan defends Mr Guildford, saying he acted in good faith.Also on the programme: we speak to the lawyer for the family of Renee Good, who was shot and killed in Minnesota by a US immigration agent; and we hear how a new Game of Thrones spin off could bring a boost to tourism in Northern Ireland.
Nigel Farage looks at West Midlands Police Chief Craig Guildford's record in the position, asking why he has not been removed from the role after antisemitism accusations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, Adam is joined by Henry Zeffman and home affairs commentator Danny Shaw to discuss the findings of a report that stopped Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a Europa league match last November.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the report shows there was a "failure of leadership" at the top of West Midlands Police.We also discuss why has Keir Starmer decided to change his plans to implement a mandatory digital ID and how Labour MPs are reacting to mounting government u-turns.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Rufus Gray with Jem Westgate and Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, says she has lost confidence in the head of West Midlands Police, after the force cited inaccuracies created by artificial intelligence to justify banning Israeli football fans from a game last year. Also: Iran has vowed to fast track trials for people arrested in connection with the wave of anti-government demonstrations. And the Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, has accused the prime minister of having "no sense of direction" after the government dropped plans for a mandatory digital ID to prove the right to work.
UK is Run by CLOWNS! #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #Live #KeirStarmer #CraigGuildford #UKPolitics #BrokenBritain #ClownGovernment #CommonSense #EstablishmentFailure #TwoTierJustice #ImmigrationCrisis Britain is in chaos — and no one in charge seems to know what they're doing anymore. We've got a government led by Keir Starmer that's already performed 14 U-turns. Fourteen. Even his own party don't know what they stand for now, other than heading for an electoral wipe-out. Whatever happened to common sense? Today, the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police has been sacked — yet the truth is there are still far too many clowns running our public institutions. Just look around you. The water industry is a mess. Trains don't work. Gas and electricity bills are out of control. Nothing functions as it should. Then there's the prisons crisis, two-tier justice, and talk of scrapping trial by jury. Immigration — legal and illegal — is clearly out of control and the public have had enough of being ignored. The establishment has failed. Completely. So the real question is this: how do we take our country back and put it right?
You could be forgiven for losing count of how many screeching about-turns the Government has now made on policy.Camilla and Tim discuss the newest addition to that long list: digital ID cards, which Kemi Badenoch skewered Keir Starmer on at PMQs. Meanwhile, West Midlands Police is in crisis after the Home Secretary announced its chief Craig Guildford no longer has her confidence, over revelations that the force used AI-generate content to justify its Maccabi Tel Aviv football fan ban.Tory MP Nick Timothy tells Tim and Camilla that Shabana Mahmood "failed as Home Secretary" over the issue.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducer: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Video Producer: Will WaltersSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why did West Midlands Police kowtow to Islamists over Maccabi Tel Aviv's match in Birmingham?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the Labour MP Stella Creasy, former Conservative Cabinet minister Sir Brandon Lewis, the Daily Telegraph columnist Annabel Denham, plus the comedian and broadcaster Dom Joly.
The countries are reducing the number of personnel at the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar, as US President Donald Trump considers whether to take action against Iran over its crackdown on anti-government protests.Also on the programme: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she has lost confidence in West Midlands Police's chief constable after Israeli football fans were banned from a match against Aston Villa. The government's independent adviser on antisemitism, Lord Mann, responds to a "damning" review from the policing watchdog over the intelligence that led to Maccabi Tel Aviv fans being banned.And as members of the band The Police battle it out in court over royalties, we explore what happens when musical groups fall out.
West Midlands Police stand accused of lying in order to justify the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League game against Aston Villa at Villa Park in November.The force had cited concerns over potential violence in their initial decision, but it has now emerged that members of the local Muslim community in Aston were preparing to arm themselves if Maccabi fans had come to the game.Jewish broadcaster and Aston Villa fan Jonny Gould tells Camilla and Tim that Craig Guildford, the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, should resign after a “monstrous” decision that “victim-blamed” Israeli fans.Camilla and Tim also reflect on the news that the Met Police managed to allow an accused child rapist allowed into the force because he ticked a diversity box.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Video Producer: Will WaltersSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dan, Luca and Josh discuss how they wanted this to happen, how Dan thinks West Midlands Police behaved rationally given the political system they operate in and The future of the American right. Islander #5 is out! Buy your copy here
For the full episode, search 'Quite right!' wherever you are listening now. This week: Michael and Maddie dissect Donald Trump's audacious raid on Venezuela and ask what it reveals about power, national interest and the unravelling of the rules-based order. Was America acting like a rogue state – or simply doing what states do when their interests are at stake? And could Britain learn a thing or two from how they conduct their foreign policy, specifically with regard to the Chagos Islands?Then, closer to home, they unpack the scandal surrounding West Midlands Police and the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Who really made the call – and what does it tell us about two-tier policing and the erosion of equal justice?And finally: are weight-loss jabs like Ozempic and Wegovy quietly reshaping society – and what will happen when the prices drop later this year?Produced by Oscar Edmondson.To submit your urgent questions to Michael and Maddie, visit spectator.co.uk/quiteright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
STARMER MUST SACK TOP COP OVER ISLAMIST FOOTBALL LIES #JonGauntTV #LIVE #TwoTierPolicing #CraigRutherford #WestMidlandsPolice #Starmer #ShabanaMahmood #IslamistExtremism #Antisemitism #JewHate This is the scandal that blows apart the myth of "policing without fear or favour". In sworn evidence, West Midlands Chief Constable Craig Rutherford admitted that police intelligence was shaped to fit a decision already made — to ban Tel Aviv football fans from Villa Park. Why? Because the truth was inconvenient. It has now emerged that the real and serious threat came not from Israeli supporters, but from Islamist extremists in Birmingham, some allegedly armed and openly threatening violence against Jews attending the match. Let that sink in. Instead of confronting the real danger, police chiefs pointed the finger at the victims, dressed it up as "risk management" and expected nobody to notice. This is two-tier policing in black and white. Lie to justify a ban. Downplay Islamist threats. Sacrifice Jewish fans to avoid "community tensions". And now the spotlight turns to politics. Kemi Badenoch has called for Rutherford's sacking. So why hasn't Keir Starmer acted? Why is Shabana Mahmood, responsible for policing oversight, still sitting on her hands? If a Chief Constable can admit misleading evidence in open proceedings and keep his job, then the system is rotten from top to bottom. This show will call it exactly what it is: A disgrace. A cover-up. And a test of whether Britain still believes in equal justice under the law. No apologies. No censorship. No establishment protection racket. Sack the cop. Or admit two-tier policing is real. #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #LIVE #TwoTierPolicing #CraigRutherford #WestMidlandsPolice #Starmer #ShabanaMahmood #KemiBadenoch #AyoubKhan #IslamistExtremism #Antisemitism #JewHate #JewishSafety #PoliceScandal #VillaPark #BritainInCrisis #FreeSpeech Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, LIVE, Two Tier Policing, Craig Rutherford, West Midlands Police, Keir Starmer, Shabana Mahmood, Kemi Badenoch, Ayoub Khan, Islamist Extremism, Antisemitism, Jew Hate, Jewish Safety, Police Scandal, Villa Park, Britain, Free Speech This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.
In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the independent MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, Ayoub Khan. Topics of discussion include: How has Ayoub's first 18 months as an independent MP been? The pro-Gaza Muslim bloc vote that backed Ayoub in the 2024 general election. Online abuse and accusations of being “Islamists” and “sectarian”. Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Aston Villa Europa League match: chronology of events. Why did the British political and media class unanimously label the ban “antisemitic” and throw their own police force and citizens under the bus for racist Israeli football hooligans? Maccabi Tel Aviv fans went on a “Muslim hunt” in Amsterdam last year, and local police facing political pressure to change narrative. Will Shabana Mahmood hold her seat in 2029 and will Reform form a majority government at the next election? FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON: Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews Twitter: https://x.com/5Pillarsuk Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews
A window into the working life of Billy, a young spaniel with a promising career ahead of him as a drugs detection dog. Billy’s handler, Police Constable Paul King describes Billy’s training and how they navigate the leap into operational work. There's plenty of detail along the way - the difference between proactive and passive drug scanning. Drugs detection work is a great game in some ways - criminals extend themselves to come up with ever more ingenious ways of hiding them and use decoy smells so Paul is alive to any opportunity to keep Billy’s skills evolving, too. Paul explains why the greatest tool in the police toolbox is a dog's nose. Recorded in the back of a police van at Crufts, the UK's largest dog show, in March 2025. (I forgot to photograph Billy, hence going with the stock photo...I will replace it! ) You may also enjoy these connected episodes about the many disciplines within the police: Oreo, the digital asset dog The UK's National Police Dog Trials 2025 P.D. Viper the firearms support dog P.D. Chase and the career arc of a general purpose police dog P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Metropolitan Police Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A window into the working life of Billy, a young spaniel with a promising career ahead of him as a drugs detection dog. Billy’s handler, Police Constable Paul King describes Billy’s training and how they navigate the leap into operational work. There's plenty of detail along the way - the difference between proactive and passive drug scanning. Drugs detection work is a great game in some ways - criminals extend themselves to come up with ever more ingenious ways of hiding them and use decoy smells so Paul is alive to any opportunity to keep Billy’s skills evolving, too. Paul explains why the greatest tool in the police toolbox is a dog's nose. Recorded in the back of a police van at Crufts, the UK's largest dog show, in March 2025. (I forgot to photograph Billy, hence going with the stock photo...I will replace it! ) You may also enjoy these connected episodes about the many disciplines within the police: Oreo, the digital asset dog The UK's National Police Dog Trials 2025 P.D. Viper the firearms support dog P.D. Chase and the career arc of a general purpose police dog P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Metropolitan Police Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Jamas Hodivala KC discusses with Nick Dale (former Superintendent at West Midlands Police and now Director of Intelligence at Stop the Traffik) and Sian Lea (Head of UK and European Advocacy at Anti-Slavery International) the role of Governments, companies and NGOs when conducting forced labour due diligence in supply chains.
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Rachel Reeves may have appeased Labour MPs but at what cost? We exclusively reveal just how bad relations are between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. We also discuss whether recent allegations against Nigel Farage are a big problem for him, and the political fall-out from Gabriel's story that West Midlands Police acted on false intelligence when they banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa game.Steven Swinford, political editor, The TimesPatrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The TimesGabriel Pogrund, Whitehall editor, The Sunday TimesProducer: Euan DawtreyExecutive producer: Molly GuinnessPicture credit: Getty ImagesClips: Times RadioEmail us: thestateofit@thetimes.co.ukThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#JonGaunt #PrinceWilliam #KeirStarmer #AyoubKhan #FanBan #FootballJustice #FreeTheFans #AstonVilla #MaccabiTelAviv Enough is enough. British football is at a crossroads — and this disgraceful decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending the Europa League clash at Villa Park is a line that should never have been crossed. The Prime Minister himself says it's “the wrong decision,” yet the authorities plough on, silencing supporters and staining the reputation of our national game. In this show, we're calling this out for what it is: a cowardly, discriminatory move dressed up as “public safety.” West Midlands Police and the local Safety Advisory Group must answer for their actions — and if they can't justify this outrageous ban, then heads should roll. This is Britain: we do not exclude fans because of who they are or where they come from. It's time for real leadership. Prince William — as Aston Villa's most famous fan and a future king — must speak up and help overturn this injustice. And if the police leadership cannot defend the indefensible, they should step aside. Join Jon Gaunt live as he demands accountability, exposes the failures behind this scandal, and fight for the principle that football belongs to everyone. #JonGaunt #PrinceWilliam #KeirStarmer #AyoubKhan #FanBan #FootballJustice #FreeTheFans #AstonVilla #MaccabiTelAviv #EuropaLeague Jon Gaunt, Prince William, Ayoub Khan, Aston Villa, fan ban, Maccabi Tel Aviv, football justice, UK politics, free the fans, Villa Park, Europa League, football rights This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.
Four days – almost a full working week for the majority. 96 hours, for some, it will fly by, for others, it may feel like the clock may go backwards. Over one such period back in the autumn of 2000, Worcestershire and West Midlands Police found themselves dealing with some of the most brutal, senseless, and horrifying killings that both the force areas, and the UK, has ever seen – all committed by the same person.This time on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, I bring you the tale of the crimes committed by an individual who was a spree killer – or, who may even have been a serial one…The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, involving descriptions of substance abuse and addiction, and disturbing descriptions of injury detail, that some listeners may find disturbing or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening in. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) The Boxer Rebellion – Semi AutomaticKeyside – Angeline The True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer Support References - produced upon request. Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast PodcastFacebookFacebook Discussion GroupTwitterInstagramYoutubeWebsiteTTCE MerchandisePatreon Page Remembering Jodie, Rosemary, and Carol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Thursday, August 14th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Indonesian Christian leaders urge government to protect religious liberty Religious leaders in Indonesia are calling on the government there to protect religious freedom. This comes after a string of attacks on Christian buildings in the Southeast Asian country. The Conference of Indonesian Catholic Bishops said, “Any act of intimidation, violence, or unilateral restriction of religious activities violates the law and undermines the fundamental values of life together as citizens of the same nation.” Indonesia is not currently on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most difficult countries to be a Christian. However, it has appeared on that list in previous years. Anglican Church of Nigeria horrified by lesbian bishop in Wales The Anglican Church of Nigeria cut ties with the Anglican Church of Wales over its election of an openly lesbian archbishop named Cherry Vann who is in a sexual relationship with Wendy Diamond. Rev. Henry Ndukuba leads the Anglican Church in Nigeria. He said, “The Church of Nigeria believes that this moment calls for prayer for the Church of Wales, hoping that the Church of England will not follow in her steps. We should hold them in our prayers with a clear message that hope lies only in true repentance and godliness.” To its credit, The Anglican Church of Nigeria previously severed ties with the Episcopal Church in the United States over a similar situation. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 warns, “For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.” British pro-lifer targeted a third time for praying outside abortion mill Police in the United Kingdom are investigating a woman for praying outside an abortion mill. It's the third time police have gone after Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, Director of the March for Life UK, over her silent prayers. West Midlands Police previously arrested her twice. Vaughan-Spruce won a settlement over the wrongful arrests worth about $17,500. However, officials continue to target her. Jeremiah Igunnubole, legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom International, said, “We will continue to robustly challenge this unjust censorship, and support Isabel's right to think and believe freely.” Could Supreme Court overturn homosexual marriage ruling? In the United States, Liberty Counsel recently asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case of a Christian county clerk. Kim Davis, the former Rowan County, Kentucky clerk, refused to issue marriage licenses to homosexual couples. She was the first victim to be jailed and sued following the infamous 2015 Obergefell ruling. The Supreme Court ruling legalized faux same-sex marriage nationwide. Liberty Counsel Founder and Chairman Mat Staver said, “Kim Davis' case underscores why the U.S. Supreme Court should overturn the wrongly decided Obergefell v. Hodges opinion because it threatens the religious liberty of Americans who believe that marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman.” U.S. debt hits $37 trillion The U.S. national debt hit $37 trillion for the first time, according to a Tuesday report from the Treasury Department. The national debt is projected to reach 99% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product this year which is the measure of the total economic activity within a country. The Peter G. Peterson Foundation noted that the debt amounts to $280,000 per household in America and is growing at over five billion dollars per day. Fewer Americans drink alcohol A survey from Gallup found that the percentage of Americans who use alcoholic beverages fell to a record low of 54 percent. Young adults are even less likely to drink alcohol at 50 percent. And for the first time, over 50 percent of U.S. adults say drinking one or two alcoholic drinks a day is bad for one's health. That number is up from 28 percent in 2015. Young adults are even more likely to say drinking is bad for their health at 66 percent. Gallup noted, “Declines in alcohol consumption do not appear to be caused by people shifting to other mood-altering substances.” Answers in Genesis announces Truth Traveler attractions in Pigeon Forge & Branson And finally, Answers in Genesis is opening two new Bible attractions, one in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and the other in Branson, Missouri. The Truth Traveler attractions feature a 5D experience that blends cutting-edge virtual reality, motion seating, and sensory effects to transport you through pivotal moments in Biblical history. The website says, “Feel the ground shake as the floodwaters rise, stand in awe at the towering walls of Babel, and witness history unfold in breathtaking detail.” Ken Ham, the CEO of Answers in Genesis, said, “Please pray with us that these attractions will reach thousands of families with the message of the truth of God's Word and the Gospel.” Psalm 111:2, 4 says, “Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. … He has caused His wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, August 14th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). 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On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast:Israel's security cabinet approves a plan to take over Gaza CityChief Constable of the West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, takes your calls on asylum protests, shop theft & public order policingAll this and more on Nick Ferrari: The Whole Show Podcast.
Working Cocker Spaniel, Oreo, is in the vanguard of an evolving detection discipline within the West Midlands Police dog section. Oreo's handler, P.C. David Croft and instructor, Tony Brown talk to Kate Fairweather about what Oreo does and why it is a crucial element in gathering evidence of criminal activity. Recorded in the back of a police van at Crufts, the UK's largest dog show, in March 2025. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: The UK's National Police Dog Trials 2025 P.D. Viper the firearms support dog P.D. Chase and the career arc of a general purpose police dog P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Metropolitan Police Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Working Cocker Spaniel, Oreo, is in the vanguard of an evolving detection discipline within the West Midlands Police dog section. Oreo's handler, P.C. David Croft and instructor, Tony Brown talk to Kate Fairweather about what Oreo does and why it is a crucial element in gathering evidence of criminal activity. Recorded in the back of a police van at Crufts, the UK's largest dog show, in March 2025. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: The UK's National Police Dog Trials 2025 P.D. Viper the firearms support dog P.D. Chase and the career arc of a general purpose police dog P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Metropolitan Police Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Niki Henneberry-Ebb is a Registered forensic psychologist. She has worked as a psychologist in HM Prison and Probation Service for over 20 years and is a Principal Psychologist in the Midlands. Niki has specialised in the assessment and treatment of individuals who have committed serious violent offences in the context of intimate relationships and stalking, and has a particular passion for developing and promoting innovative practice with a focus on reducing violence against women and girls. She is the national lead for stalking for HMPPS Psychology Services Group and leads the Early Awareness Stalking Intervention (EASI) which is a Home Office-funded project delivered in partnership with the West Midlands Police that offers psychological intervention at the earliest opportunity to individuals who have engaged in stalking behaviours after a relationship has ended. Dr Madeline Smyth is a Registered forensic psychologist. She has over 20 years of experience working in the prison service and is a Principal Psychologist for HM Prison and Probation Service in North Wales. Madeline specialises in the assessment and treatment of individuals who have committed serious violent and sexual offences. Her primary area of professional and research interest is Intimate Partner Violence, which was the focus of her doctoral dissertation. She is also interested in developing the knowledge base on treatment in forensic populations. Madeline is an academic supervisor at Cardiff Metropolitan University supporting Trainee Forensic Psychologists through their qualifications.References for all texts cited in this podcast are on our Linktree.Presenters: Dr. Sally Tilt and Dr. Kerensa HockenProducer: Andrew WilkieAssistant Producer: Richie MakepeaceYou can follow this podcast on LinkedIn by clicking here.The Forensic Psychology Podcast is a co-production between HM Prison and Probation Service and the Prison Radio Association charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Laura interviews Nour Norris, a psychotherapist and the aunt of Raneem Oudeh, who was murdered alongside her mother, Khaola Saleem, in August 2018 by Janbaz Tarin. Nour, who is also Khaola's sister, describes the events leading up to the murders, including that Raneem contacted West Midlands Police fourteen times desperate for help – four times on the actual night – but the police failed to respond. This episode examines the campaign of stalking, abuse, and psychological terrorism waged by Tarin, and discusses how his actions followed a clear pathway to escalating violence. Understanding coercive control and stalking is critical. Listen and share this conversation. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #RaneemOudeh #KhaolaSaleem #CoerciveControl #Stalking #PowerAndControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #DASH #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Trauma #WestMidlandsPolice Clip https://news.sky.com/video/raneem-oudeh-makes-desperate-999-call-before-being-murdered-by-estranged-husband-12750470 Sources https://www.nournorris.com/ https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Raneem-Oudeh-and-Khaola-Saleem-Prevention-of-future-deaths-report-2022-0352_Published.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/05/uk-police-lip-service-protecting-women-says-father-of-abuse-victim https://dpglaw.co.uk/chief-constable-admits-liability-and-publicly-apologises-for-force-failings-to-protect-the-life-of-suzanne-van-hagen/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14571027/Mum-murdered-boyfriend-police-overdose.html www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Zoe Dronfield's Case https://podcasts.apple.com/ma/podcast/preventing-murder-in-slow-motion-red-flags-with-zoe/id1545830333?i=1000543814295https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-victims-of-serial-domestic-abusers REGISTER For Laura's 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing West Midlands Police's ACC Matt Welsted for an in-depth interview.Matt is open about his career journey and hurdles faced, including the challenges of neurodiversity. He shares what forces can do to help and what neurodiverse individuals can do to help themselves too. In this wide-ranging interview, Matt also shares CPD guidance, leadership insights, and even goes deep on AI, both its current uses and the future.I'd like to thank Matt again for sparing time from his busy schedule. I'll be posting a write-up on my policepromotion.blog soon, but for now, grab a coffee, sit back, and enjoy the show! For exclusive regular premium episodes and to support my work, please consider becoming a subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe__________I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process.Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk_______Become a premium podcast subscriber today for your ongoing CPD...REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".WHY SUBSCRIBE? LOADS of subscriber-only regular podcasts, EXCLUSIVE access to the BEST of my archives, FIRST for new episodes, supports my work, 25% DISCOUNT off premium toolkits upon request.https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe
Viper is a German Shepherd just months off retirement after a colourful career in the West Midlands Police as a Firearms Support Dog. Handler, Police Constable Dave Short gives an insight into how the relationship has evolved over the years with Viper, who was his first police dog. Dave joined the Dog section with 17 years of policing under his belt, but as a newbie in the Dog Unit, learned alongside Viper on the job. It's a varied life, and Dave and his dogs are deployed in a wide range of situations. As Viper heads towards retirement with Dave's family, the newest member of the team is trotting along behind. Six month old German Shepherd, Loki, another has big shoes to fill, but things are looking good so far. This episode of Dogs with Jobs was recorded at Crufts 2025. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: P.D. Chase and the career arc of a general purpose police dog P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Met Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Keo the well being dog in the UK police; and Mabel the emotional support worker in the Fire Service Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Viper is a German Shepherd just months off retirement after a colourful career in the West Midlands Police as a Firearms Support Dog. Handler, Police Constable Dave Short gives an insight into how the relationship has evolved over the years with Viper, who was his first police dog. Dave joined the Dog section with 17 years of policing under his belt, but as a newbie in the Dog Unit, learned alongside Viper on the job. It's a varied life, and Dave and his dogs are deployed in a wide range of situations. As Viper heads towards retirement with Dave's family, the newest member of the team is trotting along behind. Six month old German Shepherd, Loki, another has big shoes to fill, but things are looking good so far. This episode of Dogs with Jobs was recorded at Crufts 2025. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: P.D. Chase and the career arc of a general purpose police dog P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Met Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Keo the well being dog in the UK police; and Mabel the emotional support worker in the Fire Service Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reporting from Crufts, the best known dog show in the world. On International Women's Day, we hear from Police Constable Sue Cheek, who was the first woman instructor in the West Midlands Police's Dog Unit. Police Dog Chase has already shown his superb recall and restraint in the ring earlier in the day. He'll be taking a starring role in the main arena later as part of the Dog Unit's traditional display...In a show that is half drama, half panto, the dogs thrill the packed audience with their abilities to quel disorder, apprehend burglars and bring down suspects. Sue takes a few minutes out to chat with Dogs with Dogs presenter, Kate Fairweather about an illustrious career within the West Midlands Police. It's a last hurah for them all, since both Chase and her specialist explosives dog, Trev, retire alongside her in a few months time - a chance to do all the things together as pets, which you simply can't do as a police dog. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Met Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Keo the well being dog in the UK police; and Mabel the emotional support worker in the Fire Service Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reporting from Crufts, the best known dog show in the world. On International Women's Day, we hear from Police Constable Sue Cheek, who was the first woman instructor in the West Midlands Police's Dog Unit. Police Dog Chase has already shown his superb recall and restraint in the ring earlier in the day. He'll be taking a starring role in the main arena later as part of the Dog Unit's traditional display...In a show that is half drama, half panto, the dogs thrill the packed audience with their abilities to quel disorder, apprehend burglars and bring down suspects. Sue takes a few minutes out to chat with Dogs with Dogs presenter, Kate Fairweather about an illustrious career within the West Midlands Police. It's a last hurah for them all, since both Chase and her specialist explosives dog, Trev, retire alongside her in a few months time - a chance to do all the things together as pets, which you simply can't do as a police dog. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Met Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Keo the well being dog in the UK police; and Mabel the emotional support worker in the Fire Service Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Discover the hidden costs of alcohol from a police perspective in this eye-opening episode of The Big Drink Rethink. Join host Anna Donaghey as she explores the profound societal impacts of alcohol consumption with retired Chief Superintendent, Maria Fox. Learn about the staggering statistics, the operational challenges for police, and Maria's personal journey to transform the drinking culture within the force. Don't miss this compelling discussion and the insights that could reshape your understanding of alcohol's pervasive influence on society.Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction05:35 Delayed statements hinder resource allocation and services.06:26 Deaths in custody are a major concern, as custody staff have a duty of care to individuals who can't monitor themselves.09:30 Night-time economy impacts crime and resource allocation.13:31 Alcohol impacts society; everyone bears the personal and economic costs.18:22 Education and awareness about alcohol needed.20:49 Investigations delayed by unfit interview scenarios, frustrating.28:59 Detective bravado, being stressed led to frequent drinking.32:33 Retired officers face increased post-service drinking.33:19 Habits form the brain pathways and are difficult to break.40:35 Used “This Naked Mind” to overcome personal burnout.46:14 Leaders must lead by example to inspire change.If you're loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkTo turn Dry January into a fantastic learning experience, you can purchase The Big Drink Rethink Experiment at the discounted price of just £99.Follow this link, and simply apply coupon code POD99 at check-out:https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukAbout Maria Fox:Maria Fox has recently retired from her final role as Chief Superintendent in Derbyshire Constabulary. She began her career in Greater Manchester Police in 1994 after completing a Theology degree at the University of Manchester. She subsequently worked in West Midlands Police and has been a senior leader since 2003. Her policing experience and leadership spans detective, and uniform policing roles at every rank and as a senior leaders she also worked in CTP policing. Maria is also a trained and certified coach with This Naked Mind and took responsibility for the
On December 3rd 1981, 44 year old Douglas Mortimer failed to turn up to meet his friends at his local social club in a suburb in Birmingham. His family haven't seen him since and there has been no trace of him or his car in the years that have passed. This is now one of the longest running missing person cases that West Midlands Police have.Important information provided by:All contemporary articles: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/homehttps://www.westmidlands.police.uk/news/west-midlands/news/news/2024/august/fresh-appeal-for-long-standing-missing-manhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp4ww0qdgxkoMusic by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862
It's Wednesday, August 21st, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus Northern India state arrested 1,682 Christians About a dozen states in India have anti-conversion laws. These laws are often used to persecute Christians. The state of Uttar Pradesh in Northern India has the harshest version of the law. Over the last four years, the state has arrested 1,682 people under the Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act. Most of those people are Christians, including pastors. The arrests have led to over 800 charges. However, International Christian Concern noted, “No one has been convicted under the anti-conversion law because there has never been a shred of hard evidence against the religious conversions.” According to Open Doors, India is the 11th most difficult country worldwide in which to be a Christian. British pro-lifer compensated $17,000 A Christian woman won a settlement against British police recently after praying silently outside an abortion mill, reports The Washington Times. West Midlands Police have arrested Isabel Vaughan-Spruce multiple times since 2022 for her prayers. Alliance Defending Freedom U.K. reports she won a settlement worth about $17,000. However, the U.K. is considering a national implementation of censorship zones around abortion mills. Vaughan-Spruce warned, “Our culture is shifting towards a clamp down on viewpoint diversity, with Christian thought and prayer increasingly under threat of censorship.” U.S. Supreme Court rules against transgenderism Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Biden administration's attempt to protect transgenderism. The Department of Education had issued new rules under Title IX which, as originally envisioned, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. The new regulations would have added protections for so-called “gender identity” and “sexual orientation.” Jonathan Scruggs with Alliance Defending Freedom said, “Female athletes, students, and teachers across the country are right to stand against the administration's adoption of extreme gender ideology, which would have devastating consequences for students, teachers, administrators, and families.” Biden: “America, I gave my best to you!” On Monday night, President Joe Biden summed up his career in politics at the end of his remarks at the 2024 Democratic Convention in Chicago. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: “America, I gave my best to you! [Cheering and Applause] “For 50 years, like many of you, I gave my heart and soul to our nation. And I have been blessed a million times in return with the support of the American people. I may have been too young to be in the Senate -- I wasn't 30 yet -- and too old to stay as president. [Laughter] “But I hope that you know, how grateful I am to all of you.” Planned Parenthood offers free abortion kill pills to DNC attendees The Democratic National Convention began on Monday in Chicago. Disturbingly, Planned Parenthood has been offering free abortions to attendees at the venue. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser said, “The Democratic National Abortion Convention puts the extremism of the Democrats on full display. The days when the Democrats insisted abortion should be ‘safe, legal and rare' are history. “From ‘free' abortion drugs aboard the Planned Parenthood bus [to DNC attendees] to a draft party platform that uses the word abortion an unprecedented 13 times, today's Democrats under the Harris-Walz ticket are officially the Shout Your Abortion Party.” How Kamala Harris/Tim Walz ticket is radically pro-abortion Dannenfelser underscored how radical the Harris/Walz ticket is. She said, “Everyone should be asking Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and all the Democrats' candidates the question: ‘What are your exceptions?' “Harris and Walz won't name a single limit on abortion they support – not in the seventh, eighth or ninth month of pregnancy when unborn babies clearly feel pain, and not even when a child is born alive following an abortion attempt. “They stand for eliminating the most basic protections for women and girls, such as informed consent and parental involvement, and seek to shut down alternatives to abortion.” Romans 3:15 and 18 says, “Their feet are swift to shed blood. … There is no fear of God before their eyes.” Fox reporter: Media doesn't challenge Kamala Harris In an appearance on FOX News with Sandra Smith, John Roberts made the case that the media is in the tank for Kamala Harris. JOHN ROBERTS: “The media is just basically letting Kamala Harris say anything she wants and not really challenging her.” SANDRA SMITH: “I'm still amazed that when you go to her campaign website of course the first thing you see is a request from for money for donations. That's fine, but then you travel throughout her website, there's still no policy pitches or explanations or details being offered to voters as to how she's gonna fix -- fix the problems that she's laying out in her speeches.” ROBERTS: “It used to be if you wanted to get a good sense of what the policy of the particular candidate was you would go to their website and would be all laid out there on a policy page in great detail. That page doesn't even exist on Kamala Harris's website.” SMITH: “Not there.” 8.5% of U.S. homes worth $1 million A report from Redfin found the share of U.S. homes worth at least $1 million is at a record high. Eight and a half percent of homes are now worth $1 million or more, up from about two percent in 2014. Home prices have been rising, and luxury home prices have been rising even more. The median sale price of luxury homes rose nine percent on an annual basis during the second quarter of this year. California metropolitan areas are seeing the most increase in million-dollar homes. Landscapers spot unexploded World War 2 bomb And finally, a pair of landscape gardeners were left shell-shocked after digging up an unexploded bomb from World War II, reports GoodNewsNetwork.org. Residents were evacuated from their homes in Worcester, England, while police and bomb squads rushed to the scene following the discovery by Paul Probert and James Dobson, who is not the Christian psychologist who shares the same name. Paul said he thought he had found a Coca-Cola bottle at first until they saw the shape. After James did a Google image search, he learned it was a World War 2 bomb. West Mercia Police used an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team who examined the device for hours and transported it safely away from the area to carry out a controlled explosion. Paul said, “We've found water pipes and electricity lines, but never a bomb. It wasn't your average day.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, August 21st, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
Join Lee and Kev on The Black Country Blokes as they dive into the fascinating and intense world of crime scene investigation with special guest Jo Ward. With 26 years of service in the West Midlands Police and 24 years in forensic investigation, Jo shares her gripping experiences and insights. Awarded Police Staff Member of the Year in 2022, Jo discusses her role in solving high-profile cases, her appearance on the BBC's "Forensics, The Real CSI," and her newly released book, "Every Contact Leaves a Trace." Hear about the challenges she faces both on and off the job, including her battles with PTSD, motherhood, and cancer. Don't miss this compelling episode filled with real-life stories from the frontline of crime scene investigation.Hashtags: #BlackCountryBlokes #Podcast #Forensics #JoWard #CrimeSceneInvestigation #CSI #MentalHealth #Motherhood #PTSD #Policing #TrueCrime #EveryContactLeavesATrace #BBCForensics #Inspiration #ADHD #CancerSurvivoSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 1 of 2: OVERVIEWA raw and compelling, podcast following Host and Investigative Reporter, Mark Williams-Thomas, as he re-investigates one of the biggest unsolved murder cases in the country that has baffled the police for almost 30 years.In a UK first, Mark puts his own money and reputation on the line to conduct a thorough re-investigation into the disappearance and murder of 18-year old Nicola Payne, to try to give answers to her family and find out where her remains could be.With full support from Nicola's grieving family, total access to all of West Midlands polices case files, and the UK's top private forensic search team, our podcast captures the twists and turns of a very real investigation.THE STORY Saturday 14 December 1991 – Coventry. 18-year-old mum-of-one Nicola Payne set off from her boyfriend's house to walk the short distance to the home she shared with her parents, across an area called the 'black pad'. Although it was just a 10-minute walk, she never made it to her parents' house. She simply vanished.Nearly 30 years on, her body has never been found. It's the biggest and most expensive unsolved case in the history of West Midlands Police - and one of the biggest in the UK, which they are desperate to solve, hence their total co-operation.Within 48 hours of her disappearance two men, Barwell and O'Reilly, were arrested on suspicion of Nicola's abduction and murder. They gave an alibi which at that time could not be broken and, although they went on the run whilst on bail and changed their identity meaning they could not be picked out at an ID parade, the police did not have enough evidence to charge them.At the time the police found several items of significance, but forensics was in its infancy.In 2015, nearly 25 years after Nicola's disappearance, a cold-case investigation team made a crucial discovery with the case evidence; advancements in forensics resulted in finding Nicola's DNA on the tent bag recovered in 1991. Both men, Barwell and O'Reilly, were charged with her murder. At their Crown Court trial the defence argued that the evidence linking the suspects to Nicola had been contaminated whilst in police care. Subsequently, both men were acquitted.Nicola's family were desperate for another breakthrough but the police leads had gone cold again. All her, now elderly parents, want is to bring Nicola home so they can bury her. In 2018 they asked Mark to re-investigate her disappearance, to seek answers and to try and find Nicola.Mark Williams-Thomas has agreed to help the family and re-investigate the disappearance and murder of Nicola Payne, to date he has done it all pro bono, Mark believes the answers lie within the community and is determined to find them. Mark's investigation, gives listeners an all-access pass to see what it's like to undertake a cold case murder investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 2 of 2: OVERVIEWA raw and compelling, podcast following Host and Investigative Reporter, Mark Williams-Thomas, as he re-investigates one of the biggest unsolved murder cases in the country that has baffled the police for almost 30 years.In a UK first, Mark puts his own money and reputation on the line to conduct a thorough re-investigation into the disappearance and murder of 18-year old Nicola Payne, to try to give answers to her family and find out where her remains could be.With full support from Nicola's grieving family, total access to all of West Midlands polices case files, and the UK's top private forensic search team, our podcast captures the twists and turns of a very real investigation.THE STORY Saturday 14 December 1991 – Coventry. 18-year-old mum-of-one Nicola Payne set off from her boyfriend's house to walk the short distance to the home she shared with her parents, across an area called the 'black pad'. Although it was just a 10-minute walk, she never made it to her parents' house. She simply vanished.Nearly 30 years on, her body has never been found. It's the biggest and most expensive unsolved case in the history of West Midlands Police - and one of the biggest in the UK, which they are desperate to solve, hence their total co-operation.Within 48 hours of her disappearance two men, Barwell and O'Reilly, were arrested on suspicion of Nicola's abduction and murder. They gave an alibi which at that time could not be broken and, although they went on the run whilst on bail and changed their identity meaning they could not be picked out at an ID parade, the police did not have enough evidence to charge them.At the time the police found several items of significance, but forensics was in its infancy.In 2015, nearly 25 years after Nicola's disappearance, a cold-case investigation team made a crucial discovery with the case evidence; advancements in forensics resulted in finding Nicola's DNA on the tent bag recovered in 1991. Both men, Barwell and O'Reilly, were charged with her murder. At their Crown Court trial the defence argued that the evidence linking the suspects to Nicola had been contaminated whilst in police care. Subsequently, both men were acquitted.Nicola's family were desperate for another breakthrough but the police leads had gone cold again. All her, now elderly parents, want is to bring Nicola home so they can bury her. In 2018 they asked Mark to re-investigate her disappearance, to seek answers and to try and find Nicola.Mark Williams-Thomas has agreed to help the family and re-investigate the disappearance and murder of Nicola Payne, to date he has done it all pro bono, Mark believes the answers lie within the community and is determined to find them. Mark's investigation, gives listeners an all-access pass to see what it's like to undertake a cold case murder investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Faye Ford had a passion to travel and at the conclusion of her schooling Faye focused on the travel industry. At the age of 18 she became a rep and worked with children. Aged 21 Faye moved into the adult travel program and as a holiday rep she would deal with the fall out following violence disorders, sexual assaults and sudden deaths including suicides. Her final role was as an Elf in Lapland!vgSSTWBGd5t8TzTJ6S2AAt 30 Faye decided that she needed to return to the UK to support her family. Faye decided to join West Midlands Police. She went to Ryton and was posted to Handsworth where Faye worked in the community. She was eventually selected to work within offender management and the restorative justice team. The job meant she was present when criminals met their victim or the victim's family. The process gives the victim the opportunity to ask the suspect why they were targeted.After 17 years in West Midlands Police Faye decided that she would “bite the bullet” and leave the police. She had become disenchanted with the lack of support and direction by the senior management and the police federation over the pension issues and working conditions.To compound issues Faye was disheartened by the resignation process. She completed the process online and never saw a manager or had any feedback. She feels let down by her former managers and would welcome a meeting with a member of the senior team at west midlands police.Faye now runs a successful photography company and is a travel advisor & agent She is also a member of www.ex-jobservices.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you or someone you know a male survivor of abuse or violence? You don't have to deal with it alone. Ask Marc is here to listen and provide specialized support for men living in the Black Country area of the UK. Developed by Black Country Women's Aid in consultation with male survivors, Ask Marc offers support around a range of issues, including rape and sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, grooming and exploitation, domestic abuse, stalking, forced marriage, and honour-based violence. With funding from the Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Ask Marc works alongside police, community organizations, and local authorities to ensure survivors get the help they need. Don't suffer in silence - visit askmarc.org.uk to learn more about the services available and to get in touch with a trained specialist.#AskMarc #MaleSurvivors #Abuse #Violence #SpecializedSupport #BlackCountry #UK #EndAbuse #NoMoreSilence #SupportIsAvailable #YouAreNotAloneSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Iain is a former Superintendent of West Midlands Police, author of Tango Juliet Foxtrot and podcast host. Iain has appeared on the podcast before #161) and has returned specifically to discuss the recent H-Hour episode featuring Neil Wood. Link to his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tango-juliet-foxtrot/id1559103724 Link to his book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tango-Juliet-Foxtrot-British-policing-ebook/dp/B09BTP8QQV ***** H-Hour patrons were sent this podcast before anyone else. Become a patron at patreon.com/hkpodcasts ******
Three boys have died after falling through ice into a lake. A fourth is critically ill. West Midlands Police have described desperate rescue attempts by officers.
Bonus EpisodeIain DonnellyFormer Superintendant of West Midlands Police,Iain Donnelly, has over 25 years in various intelligence, covert policing,counter-terrorism, and serious crime investigation roles in London and the WestMidlands. Iain is also the author of Tango Juliet Foxtrot and the presenter of a podcast of the same name, exploring how the British police have changed over the last 30 years inresponse to ten years of budget cuts combined with exponentially growingdemand.Iain joins me on the Community Safety Podcast to discuss why closing 50% of the policestations in England and Wales and 75% of the police stations in London had ahugely negative effect on effective relationship-building between policeofficers and the community they serve. We dig into neighbourhood policing'simpact on the rise of knife crime in the UK, and Iain shares stories about hisfirst postings in London and what he learned about policing and human behaviourduring his training period. "Neighbourhood policing, forme, was such an unbelievably flexible resource to be able to problem solve allsorts of issues." - Iain Donnelly Today on The Community Safety Podcast:● Iain's experience of growing up in Belfast at the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland● How the British Army's loss turned out to be the Metropolitan Police's gain The differences between methods of policing when Iain joined the service and when he left.● Iain's views on the efficacy of communitypolicing● Why the Police Federation and the Superintendent's Association have been proved correct when they said ten years ago that harsh budget cuts would have far-reaching consequences for public safety ● The impact of COVID-19 on the relationship between the police and the public● Why Iain feels that social media has been toxic for policing● Whether policing is seen as an attractive career option in 2022 Connect with Iain Donnelly:● Iain Donnelly on LinkedIn● Tango Juliet Foxtrot: How did it all go wrong for British policing? by Iain DonnellyConnect with The Community Safety Podcast:● TheCommunity Safety Podcast Website
This is Day 1 of 12 days of Missing People cases throughout December. On the 28th of July 1999, 15 year old Phillip Harris left his foster home in West Bromwich and said he was going to stay with a friend. Phillip has not been seen since and his family are desperate for answers. They need to know where he is and what happened to him. Listener caution: This episode does contain some descriptions of child abuse and neglect. Important information provided by: Phillip's missing person appeal: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/phillip-harris-99-001165https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/we-were-kids-nobody-cared-25148990https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/missing-teen-riddle-endure-phillip-23624434https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/harrowing-story-teenage-boy-who-28133917New images of Phillip: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-61584659If you know anything please contact West Midlands Police on 101 quoting reference PID33326. You can also contact Missing People on 116 000. Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawFollow the Unseen Podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-unseen-podcastJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862
Ex-policeman Charles Malet considers how it has come about that even an inspector of West Midlands Police can think he can use bystanders as proxies to find offence with a speaker in public. Read the article in which this audio is embedded at: https://www.ukcolumn.org/article/the-police-are-not-the-public-and-the-public-are-not-the-police
The new Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, faces big challenges in his first week in office. The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be at the top of his agenda, but also improving the reputation of the force. The Met was heavily criticised following the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving policeman and the sharing of racist and sexist group chat messages by officers at Charing Cross police station. Public trust in the force was strained even further last week when an unarmed black man, Chris Kaba, was fatally shot in Streatham. Born in Birmingham, Mark Rowley attended Handsworth Grammar School before studying mathematics at Cambridge. After university he joined the West Midlands Police force, rising through the ranks to become the Head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing, overseeing the response to the terrorist attacks in 2017. He retired from the Met in 2018, and co-authored a crime thriller. Now Sir Mark Rowley aims to restore public confidence in the force. So, what kind of leader will he be? CREDITS The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Presenter: Mark Coles Producers: Diane Richardson and Matt Toulson Production Co-ordinators: Helena Warwick-Cross and Maria Ogundele Editor: Richard Vadon Studio Manager: James Beard
Alison CopeThe biggest trauma Alison Cope has ever faced was losing her son Joshua to knife crime in 2013, but she uses her resilience and strength to educate and support others in seeing a future beyond negative experiences. Alison presents the Joshua Ribera Achievement Awards that recognises and celebrates the achievements of young people who are not in mainstream education. Alison has also worked with West Midlands Police, Staffordshire Police, Hertfordshire Police, and Crimestoppers along with keynote speaking and lecturing at Birmingham and Nottingham universitiesAlison joins me on the podcast to share how Joshua had turned his life around and had evolved from writing about violence to focusing on positivity, working hard, and loving his family. She discusses why negative imagery in music is so dangerous to children and young people and why it is such a problem that it is so widely available on social media. Alison also share with me what happened on the day in September 2013 when Josh was murdered, and the moment that she realised how powerful her voice could be and why she decided to devote her life to helping young people "It's Joshua's life that inspires and his death educates. My focus isn't Joshua's death, my focus is Joshua's life, and to inspire young people to see a future with hope, regardless of their past.." - Alison Cope Today on The Community Safety Podcast: ● Alison's upbringing and why it gave her the strength and determination to fight forwards ● Why the traumas that Alison faced growing up helped her to help Joshua, and see past challenging behaviour and see to the core of a young person ● The traumatic event that threw Joshua off the rails at 13 years old● Elements that led to Joshua's custodial sentence and why Alison feels that it was a blessing in disguise● Joshua's involvement in the grime scene and how he became so successful as a lyricist● Alison's feelings about the man who killed her son and why she would like to meet him● Alison's thoughts on how to reduce knife crime in this country and how she works with young people to change the mindset around violence Connect with Alison Cope: ● Ditch the Blade● Alison Cope on Facebook● Alison Cope on Twitter● Alison Cope on LinkedInConnect with The Community Safety Podcast:● The Community Safety Podcast Website● The Community Safety Podcast on Facebook● The Community Safety Podcast on Twitter ★ Support this p
Iain DonnellyFormer Superintendant of West Midlands Police,Iain Donnelly, has over 25 years in various intelligence, covert policing,counter-terrorism, and serious crime investigation roles in London and the WestMidlands. Iain is also the author of Tango Juliet Foxtrot and the presenter of a podcast of the same name, exploring how the British police have changed over the last 30 years inresponse to ten years of budget cuts combined with exponentially growingdemand.Iain joins me on the Community Safety Podcast to discuss why closing 50% of the policestations in England and Wales and 75% of the police stations in London had ahugely negative effect on effective relationship-building between policeofficers and the community they serve. We dig into neighbourhood policing'simpact on the rise of knife crime in the UK, and Iain shares stories about hisfirst postings in London and what he learned about policing and human behaviourduring his training period. "Neighbourhood policing, forme, was such an unbelievably flexible resource to be able to problem solve allsorts of issues." - Iain Donnelly Today on The Community Safety Podcast:● Iain's experience of growing up in Belfast at the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland● How the British Army's loss turned out to be the Metropolitan Police's gain The differences between methods of policing when Iain joined the service and when he left.● Iain's views on the efficacy of communitypolicing● Why the Police Federation and the Superintendent's Association have been proved correct when they said ten years ago that harsh budget cuts would have far-reaching consequences for public safety ● The impact of COVID-19 on the relationship between the police and the public● Why Iain feels that social media has been toxic for policing● Whether policing is seen as an attractive career option in 2022 Connect with Iain Donnelly:● Iain Donnelly on LinkedIn● Tango Juliet Foxtrot: How did it all go wrong for British policing? by Iain DonnellyConnect with The Community Safety Podcast:● TheCommunity Safety Podcast Website● TheCommunity Safety Podcast on Facebook● The Community Safety Podcast on Twitter
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