Articles by James Devonshire

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has deployed an all-female on-call crew in Abingdon for the first time in two decades, marking a milestone for the service ahead of International Women’s Day [8 March].

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The Police Digital Service (PDS) has showcased its mobile safeguarding tool TecSAFE at this year’s National Centre for violence against women and girls (VAWG) and Public Protection (NCVPP) Conference 2026.

Despite more than two thirds (67%) of UK households reporting that they have been impacted by recent storms and floods since the start of 2026, nearly three quarters (73%) have not signed up to receive flood alerts, according to new research from the British Red Cross.

Montrose RNLI is marking the retirement of Richard “Ric” Cobb after 33 years of volunteering service spanning more than four decades

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The NHS in England will install hundreds of EV charging points after a £4m government funding boost, part of a £22m push to electrify fleets and cut costs.

Leicestershire Police warns public of scam calls spoofing the OPCC phone number after six victims lost over £30,000 in fraudsters posing as police and HMRC officials.

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Senior police leaders have urged ministers to back a 3.5% pay increase for officers from September 2026, warning that anything less, or any rise that is not fully funded, could put frontline policing at risk.