Sainsbury’s Launches Facial Recognition Trial to Combat Retail Crime Wednesday, September 3, 2025 sainsburys facialrecognition retailcrime privacy facewatch shoplifting security technology surveillance uk Sainsbury’s, the UK’s second-largest supermarket chain, has announced plans to trial facial recognition technology in selected stores as part of its efforts to tackle rising retail crime. The eight-week trial will begin at … Read More
Poultry Culled as New H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Somerset Monday, September 1, 2025 birdflu avianinfluenza h5n1 somerset poultry defra biosecurity outbreak culling surveillance A bird flu surveillance zone has been established in Somerset following the detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus near Evercreech, Frome. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs … Read More
Bird Flu Outbreak Prompts Poultry Culling in Somerset Wednesday, July 30, 2025 birdflu avianinfluenza h5n1 somerset poultry biosecurity outbreak culling surveillance defra A bird flu surveillance zone has been established across parts of Somerset and Devon after the UK government confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in the region. The Department for Environment, Food and … Read More
Obsessive Man Controlled Ex-Partner, Leaving Her 'Helpless and Trapped' Tuesday, June 10, 2025 control abuse coercion domestic harassment surveillance victim court restrainingorder rehabilitation James Nash, 40, from Marlborough, exercised relentless control over his ex-partner from October 2022 to February 2024, subjecting her to constant surveillance, manipulation, and intimidation. Nash’s behavior included … Read More
Police Seek Trio Who Burgled Shop for Cigarettes and Vapes Thursday, May 1, 2025 burglary shop cigarettes vapes suspects avon and somerset police investigation break-in surveillance authorities Authorities are seeking information on three individuals who illegally entered a shop and stole cigarettes and vapes. The break-in, which occurred on March 12th at a shop located on Anchor Road in Coleford, resulted in … Read More
New Measures to Tackle Fly-Tipping and Clamp Down on Waste Criminals Wednesday, April 30, 2025 fly-tipping enforcement waste regulations government surveillance vehicles penalties environment illegal dumping Local authorities across the UK are facing new directives to take a firmer stance on fly-tipping and to crack down on unlicensed waste operators. In response to a significant rise in fly-tipping incidents, the government is … Read More