Judge Denies Delay in Confiscation Hearing for Serial Fraudster Mark Acklom Thursday, December 18, 2025 fraud confiscation extradition prosecution finance crime court uk assets roguery A British fraudster, Mark Acklom, 52, known for deceiving an ex-girlfriend out of more than £300,000, has had his request to delay the confiscation hearing refused by a judge. Acklom was sentenced in 2019 to five years and … Read More
Gloucestershire Police Officer Accused of Raping and Sexually Assaulting Sleeping Women Thursday, December 4, 2025 police assault rape stalking trial abuse consent manipulation prosecution gloucestershire A former Gloucestershire Police officer has appeared in court accused of raping one woman and sexually assaulting another while they were asleep or heavily intoxicated. Craig Winston, 36, who was a student officer stationed … Read More
Shoplifters Banned from Major Retailers Including Boots and Tesco Thursday, November 13, 2025 shoplifting crime gloucestershire hereford boots tesco criminalbehaviourorder theft police prosecution Two habitual shoplifters from Hereford have been banned from entering several major stores around Gloucestershire following their convictions in court. Lauren Holland, 41, and Verity Lulay, 35, both residents of Pomona Place, … Read More
Huge Fine Imposed on Taxi Company for Operating Without a License Thursday, November 6, 2025 taxi privatehire licensing cheltenham fine enforcement prosecution regulation safety transport Victor Whitham of Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham, has been fined for operating private hire vehicles without the necessary license. On Monday, October 27, he pleaded guilty to conducting private hire bookings without a … Read More
Death Crash Fears Rise as Reckless Drivers Speed Through A417 Roadworks Tuesday, October 7, 2025 speeding roadworks safety reckless drivers a417 prosecution traffic surveillance enforcement Concerns are mounting over the safety of motorists and workers along the A417, as a staggering number of reckless drivers have been caught speeding through ongoing roadworks. Authorities report that thousands of individuals … Read More
Shock as Driver Arrested After £50k Damage to Bridge Faces No Further Action Thursday, October 2, 2025 lydney newerne bridge damage crash arrest investigation prosecution infrastructure accountability In a surprising turn of events, a driver arrested after causing over £50,000 worth of damage to Lydney’s Newerne Street Bridge early last December will face no further action. The incident left the historic bridge … Read More