End Femicide Sunday, 7 March, 2021 278 older women killed by men between 2009 and 2018. 104 by their spouse/partner 66 by their son 40 by an acquaintance 35 by a stranger, 13 by grandson 12 by another relative 5 by former spouse/partner 3 unknown. Extraordinary piece in The Observer today, 7/3/21. Their campaign to End Femicide raises all sorts of questions about how these crimes are recorded, our attitude to the death of older... Opinions
Stiffer sentences for Pet Theft 20th February 2021 Pet Theft is on the increase and it can mean the loss of a beloved friend. I think sentencing guidelines need to reflect the pain and upset this causes. Losing... Opinions
More police officers for Staffordshire 29th January 2021 In September 2020 there were 1,689 police officers in Staffordshire, 97 more than a year earlier. This proves that the current Commissioner's plan to lift local... Opinions
Stealing livelihoods 17th December 2020 I am increasingly concerned about theft of, and from, vans. This is theft of people's livelihood. It directly impacts their income and their family. Delivery... Opinions
Smart Alert 22nd November 2020 I recently moved house and signed up for Staffordshire Smart Alerts. If you want to hear about issues affecting your area from the local Police, Councils and... Local News
Reviewing Police & Crime Commissioners 30th July 2020 I think the government's review into how Police and Crime Commissioners are performing is timely and should deliver more benefits for the public should they... Opinions
£1 million Safer Streets funding 30th July 2020 Staffordshire will receive £1,010,000 as part of the Government’s £25 million Safer Streets Fund to improve security in areas particularly affected by... Local News
Release of Terrorist offenders 11th February 2020 I have some concerns about prisons. I am concerned if people with mental health issues are incarcerated rather than treated and I am going to need convincing... Opinions
