Freight crime costs UK economy over £1bn since 2020
Organised criminal gangs are targeting UK lorry drivers, stealing millions in goods and pushing up prices for consumers. Discover the shocking scale of the crisis.
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Dover Port Chaos as IT Failure Delays Christmas Travel
Thousands of travellers face severe delays at the Port of Dover due to a French border IT failure. Get the latest updates on this breaking Christmas travel story.
US English Test for Truckers Sparks Driver Shortage, Price Fears
US enforcement of English tests for truck drivers removes thousands, worsening a driver shortage. Experts warn this could increase freight costs, potentially impacting UK consumer prices for imported goods.
Crime Severity Map Reveals Most Ravaged Areas in England & Wales
A new interactive map reveals the areas hardest hit by crime in England and Wales, with Blackpool suffering the highest severity outside London. Explore the data and see how your region scores.
Woman survives train crash that pushed car 500 yards
An 82-year-old woman miraculously escaped with minor injuries after a freight train slammed into her car in New Jersey and pushed it nearly 500 yards down the tracks. Read her incredible survival story.
Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended
The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.
Criminals steal £111m in goods from UK haulage firms
Organised crime gangs are buying haulage firms using stolen identities to steal lorry loads of parcels, costing the UK £111m last year. Discover how this sophisticated freight crime impacts consumers.
Costa del Sol becomes epicentre of global organised crime
The Costa del Sol, a favourite UK holiday destination, is facing a violent wave of organised crime, with murders and drug trafficking happening in plain sight. Discover the darker side of the sunny coast.
UPS Plane Crash in Louisville: Multiple Fatalities Confirmed
A UPS cargo aircraft has crashed near Louisville International Airport, resulting in multiple confirmed fatalities. Emergency services are responding to the devastating incident as investigations begin.
Kentucky Bridge Collapse After Freight Ship Strike
A catastrophic bridge collapse in Louisville, Kentucky, after a freight ship collision prompts urgent safety review and transport disruption warnings.
Engine Failure Suspected in Fatal UPS Crash Killing Four
New investigation reveals potential engine malfunction behind devastating UPS aircraft crash in Kent, as aviation specialists examine the tragic incident that left four dead.
UPS orders Airbus freighters in major fleet transformation
Global logistics giant UPS has placed a colossal order for Airbus A300 freighters, marking a significant strategic shift away from Boeing and reshaping its air cargo operations worldwide.
Freight train derails in Cumbria, major rail disruption
A freight train derailment near Carlisle has caused significant disruption to Avanti West Coast services, with emergency services responding to the incident in Cumbria. Network Rail engineers are working to restore services on this vital transport corrido
Freight Train Derailment Closes West Coast Main Line in Cumbria
A significant freight train derailment near Shap, Cumbria has prompted a major emergency response, closing the West Coast Main Line and causing widespread travel chaos across the region.
Daily Mail Crime Desk Launches Essential Newsletter
Stay ahead of breaking crime news with the Daily Mail's new Crime Desk newsletter - delivering exclusive investigations, court reports, and security alerts directly to your inbox.
Third US freight train derailment in three months
Another dangerous freight train derailment in Montana marks the third major incident since February's Ohio disaster, raising urgent questions about US rail safety standards and emergency response protocols.
Hong Kong cargo plane skids off runway, fatalities confirmed
A major incident at Hong Kong International Airport as a cargo aircraft overshoots runway during takeoff, resulting in multiple casualties and significant disruption to air traffic.
Victoria deputy premier demands zero-tolerance crime crackdown
Victoria's deputy premier calls for urgent zero-tolerance approach to crime as new statistics reveal alarming escalation in youth offences and public safety concerns across the state.
Oakland residents leave car windows open to stop thieves
Frustrated Oakland locals are adopting desperate measures against an unprecedented crime wave, leaving car windows down to avoid costly repairs as thieves smash vehicles regardless of contents.
Merseyside gangsters jailed for 100+ years
Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.
Baltimore crime rates drop under new prosecutor
Baltimore experiences significant crime reduction as State's Attorney Ivan Bates implements aggressive prosecution strategies and targets repeat offenders, marking a dramatic turnaround for the city.
Father blames soft-on-crime policies for son's murder
North Carolina father Logan Federico delivers emotional testimony before Congress, blaming progressive criminal justice reforms for his son's murder and demanding tougher sentencing laws.
Masked gang knife fight terrorises Regent's Park residents
Shocking footage emerges of violent knife fight involving masked assailants near Regent's Park, leaving local residents terrified and questioning police response in one of London's most prestigious neighbourhoods.
Deliveroo rider disguise used in London shooting
A shocking London crime saw a gunman disguise himself as a Deliveroo rider before opening fire in a residential street. Discover how police tracked down the perpetrator through forensic evidence and witness accounts.
NCA dismantles drug smuggling ring at Heathrow Airport
A sophisticated criminal network smuggling cocaine from South America into the UK via European airports has been dismantled by the National Crime Agency following a major operation at Heathrow.
Colombian drug gang smuggled cocaine into UK on small boats
A sophisticated Colombian drug trafficking ring used small boats to smuggle millions of pounds worth of cocaine into the UK, with gang members now facing lengthy prison sentences following a major NCA investigation.
Wealthy California Enclave Terrorised by 'Door-Kicking' Teens
Exclusive investigation reveals affluent Coto de Caza, California, is under siege by a brazen new teen trend of violent 'door-kicking' home invasions, leaving residents terrified and police scrambling for answers.
Birmingham mum confronts bike thieves in dramatic daylight standoff
A fearless mother from Birmingham heroically confronts brazen thieves attempting to steal her daughter's bicycle in a shocking midday incident, captured on dramatic video.
Lime Bike Gangs Steal Parcel Shelves in London Crime Spree
Organised criminal gangs on rental e-bikes are targeting affluent London neighbourhoods, smashing car windows to steal a specific and unusual part – the parcel shelf – in a bizarre new crimewave confounding police and luxury vehicle owners.
Ex-Footballer Jailed for Money Laundering
Former Premier League footballer Richard Duffy has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after admitting to laundering £400,000 in a sophisticated criminal operation. The ex-Portsmouth and Wales defender was caught in a police sting.
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