Nicola Slack, 46, stalked her neighbor for years via social media and false reports, causing devastating distress. Swindon Woman’s Stalking Spree Inflicted “Havoc” on Victim Nicola Slack, 46, went to court on Wednesday, February 19. She lives on Queens Drive in Walcot and admitted to stalking her neighbor, causing them distress. The stalking spanned from…
Childhood bike, stolen from garage, recovered. Social media helped reunite man with beloved heirloom after decades. Ghostbusters Car Restorer Gets Stolen Heirloom Bike Back in Hempstead An old bike returned home thanks to social media. Ross Hutchinson’s bike got stolen. It disappeared from his garage near his home. The Grifter was Ross’s childhood birthday gift.…
Over 3,400 child sexual abuse image crimes were noted in Scotland. Charities want stronger safety guidelines from Ofcom. Child Abuse Image Crimes Over 3,400 in Scotland: New Data Revealed Police data showed where abuse occurred online. Half the cases happened on Snapchat. A quarter took place on Meta apps. Several charities wrote to a government…
Locals reminisce about Kate Winslet’s time in Reading after photo of her former Oxford Road home surfaces online. Reading Residents Recall Kate Winslet’s Childhood Home in Their Town Kate Winslet, the “Titanic” star, spent her childhood in Reading. She once lived on Oxford Road. Murray Leese shared a photo of Winslet’s old home, posting it…
Restaurant responds after a social media post questioned their hygiene. They claim it is untrue and came from a fake profile. Hungamaa in Stockton Heath Responds to Hurtful Social Media Post Hungamaa opened last November in Stockton Heath. They say they felt kindness after opening, but sadly, they’ve faced some unfair issues, including fake reviews…
Ayr MSP supports youth volunteers in expanding a sextortion awareness campaign with new outreach and resources for parents. Ayr MSP Backs Launch of Phase Two Sextortion Campaign The minister for victims joined youth volunteers. They are expanding a sextortion campaign now. It aims to build on a successful first phase that earlier started in November.…
Commissioner Grunshaw calls for greater online protections. He shared his plan to tackle rising cyber crime. Lancashire Crime Commissioner Urges Stronger Online Safety Measures Clive Grunshaw announced a new plan for internet safety. This relates to Safer Internet Day on February 11. He is investing in safety for people and businesses. The plan includes an…
A former police officer shares practical tips to deter car thieves, focusing on simple precautions and visible deterrents. Ex Officer Reveals 6 Simple Tips to Protect Your Car From Theft Want to keep your car safe from theft? A former police officer shared some helpful tips. He teamed up with Nextbase, a dash cam company.…
Councillors are exploring quitting X amid abuse concerns, impacting citizen access and council resource allocation. Council Considers Exiting Social Media Site X Over Concerns The council might leave X, formerly Twitter. Other UK groups already left, and some worry access to services will become harder. Councillor Booth said X became abusive and chaotic. He feels…