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BBC News
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Plans for CCTV and panic buttons in Crawley taxis
CCTV and panic buttons could be coming to licensed Hackney carriages and private hire vehicles in part of West Borough Council has opened a public consultation on proposed safety upgrades for taxis to improve passenger and driver identification signage is also under review to ensure clearer visibility and consultation runs until 11 August and invites input from residents, drivers and statutory bodies. The proposed changes aim to align Crawley's licensing framework with national best practices and statutory guidance, while addressing local concerns around safety. Under the new measures, all licensed vehicles would be required to install CCTV systems capable of audio and visual recording. Panic buttons for both drivers and passengers would trigger recording in the event of an incident, offering an added layer of Yasmin Khan, cabinet member for public protection, said: "Public safety is at the heart of our licensing regime. "We want everyone – whether they're a passenger, driver, or operator – to feel confident and secure when using or working in our licensed vehicles. "This consultation is an important step in ensuring our policies support public safety and reflect the needs of our community."The council is encouraging everyone to take part in the consultation.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Jailed Reading GP struck off medical register for 'coercive behaviour'
A jailed GP has been removed from the medical register. Arun Bagga, 55, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for controlling and coercive behaviour in January 2023. The Reading-based GP also received a suspended sentence in October 2024 for various charges, including assault. He was also ordered to complete a rehabilitation course and 100 hours of community service. On Friday, the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service decided to strike him off, citing "protection of the public". Allowing him to continue would negatively affect "public confidence in the medical profession", the panel concluded. The tribunal's decision comes after a review of Bagga's conduct, which was deemed incompatible with the standards expected of medical professionals. Bagga's name will now be removed from the medical register.
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Reading GP Arun Bagga struck off after coercive control conviction
A GP jailed for controlling and coercive behaviour has been struck off the medical Bagga, 55, was sentenced at Reading Crown Court in January 2023 to 30 months in prison. Bagga, who practised in Reading, was also given a suspended sentence at the same court in October 2024 for charges including assault. He was ordered to undertake a rehabilitation activity and 100 hours of unpaid work. Following a hearing on Friday, the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service found that Bagga should be immediately struck off "for the protection of the public". A panel found if he was allowed to remain on the register "public confidence in the medical profession would be negatively impacted". You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
10-07-2025
- BBC News
Council traces golf course fly-tipping back to owner
Derby City Council says it has found evidence to identify the person whose rubbish was fly-tipped at the entrance of a city golf authority said it was alerted to bin bags, a sofa and multiple mattresses being dumped at the entrance of Derby Golf Course in Sinfin on leader and Sinfin councillor Nadine Peatfield said public protection officers had since found evidence within the rubbish to identify the owner."It's a terrible sight to see. We hate fly-tipping and it's an absolute disgrace," she said. "When there are black bags, that can be a signal to find things such as bank statements or letters that points to who the culprit is."The person who the rubbish belongs to could have innocently paid someone to get rid of it."If the person paid someone to legally get rid of the rubbish, we will go to them and ask them to put us in contact with who removed it for them.""That person getting rid of it could have then fly-tipped it, but we are trying to get to the bottom of it." Peatfield added the rubbish needs to be "assessed for secondary evidence" before it can be removed on Thursday.A Derby City Council spokesperson said: "We are committed to tackling environmental crime, which negatively impacts our city and places a financial burden on taxpayers."They added anyone convicted of fly-tipping could face an unlimited fine and up to five years imprisonment.
BBC News
07-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
OBE-awarded prison governor appointed in Jersey
Jersey's government has appointed a new prison governor who was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal for his service to prisons in the UK. Paul Yates OBE, the current governor of HMP Nottingham, was to take on the role in Jersey from 1 September for a three-year term, officials Yates, who began his career in 1988, was awarded the OBE in 2021 for services to prison and probation services, reducing reoffending and public said he was looking forward to combining his skills and experience with senior staff at Jersey prison to "ensure the best outcomes for all prisoners." Previous governor Susie Richardson stepped down in July 2024. The government said Mr Yates was appointed to the role after a "detailed selection process". Mr Yates said he was very pleased to take on the role in Jersey. He said: "My priority is to build on the excellent work already in train by the team at HMP La Moye and I am looking forward serving the States of Jersey, and the people of Jersey."At HMP Nottinghamshire I have pursued a passion for building a rehabilitative culture, reducing reoffending and public protection." Minister for Justice and Home Affairs Mary Le Hegarat said Mr Yates was chosen from a "very strong field of external candidates"."I welcome Paul to the Justice and Home Affairs family in this important senior leadership role, and look forward to the skills and experience he has built in his diverse career benefitting the States of Jersey Prison Service," she said. La Moye Prison has accommodation for up to 200 prisoners, but usually had an average of 140 prisoners at one time, the government said.
