Multiple businesses in Richmond, Melbourne, were firebombed in an early morning attack.
Category: Crime
Drone trials at Romford to improve incident response across Anglia
As ‘Rail Safety Week’ takes place this week, attention is focused on the impact of trespass, vandalism and cable theft incidents on the railway. In 2025/26, these incidents resulted in more than 143,000 delay minutes and remain among the leading causes of disruption for passengers travelling across Anglia. From late summer 2026, GBR Anglia will […]
Railway gets acts new powers to ban repeat offenders
Passengers and frontline rail staff are set to receive more protection from persistent antisocial behaviour at train stations across the rail network, as early trials show encouraging results. Railway Behaviour Notices banning repeat offenders from stations are being rolled out across the rail network this summer, as a new early intervention measure to improve passenger […]
Drones deployed in Easter rail safety operations across the North East
Network Rail has been carrying out a series of joint rail safety operations across Teesside, County Durham, and the North East over the Easter period, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP) and Northern. The two-week programme – now in its sixth year – forms part of Network Rail’s anti-trespass prevention activity and is aimed […]
Rugby station mural supports campaign to prevent violence against women
A mural in support of a national campaign to prevent men’s violence against women and girls has been unveiled at Rugby station. Avanti West Coast partnered with Heart of England Community Rail Partnership (CRP), a local artist, and White Ribbon UK – the UK’s leading charity engaging men and boys to prevent violence against females […]