Social worker and well known Burnley ‘doorman’ Darren Tahir thanks community for help after vandals trash his car to tune of almost £2,000

A children’s social worker said he has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the response from family, friends and the people of Burnley after his car was vandalised, causing almost £2,000 worth of damage. Darren Tahir was horrified to discover his BMW 2 Series covered in deep scratches, and offensive graffiti scratched onto the bonnet, on Tuesday morning. … Read more

Supermarket security guard reveals grim reality of working on ‘out of control’ high streets

A supermarket security guard has revealed the grim reality of working on Britain’s crime-ridden high streets. Kane Manning, 27, described the UK’s shoplifting problem as ‘out of control’, claiming he receives daily death threats from brazen gangs. The guard explained these groups were targeting stores to steal vast quantities of luxury items, with £500 of goods … Read more

‘Inspirational’ North Shields doorman ‘known by everyone’ tragically dies after cancer battle

A much-loved North Tyneside doorman has died from cancer aged 69. Sydney ‘Syd’ Ahomet was a well-known face in North Tyneside having worked doors in North Shields, Whitley Bay and Tynemouth. He was also known for his love of martial arts and going to the gym. Tragically, Syd passed away earlier this month after being … Read more

Woman charged with assaulting security guard at hotel housing migrants – after resident ‘walked into her flat’

A 22-year-old woman appeared in court charged with assaulting a security guard at The Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf after an asylum seeker allegedly entered her blind mother’s flat nearby. Channay Augustus is also accused of brandishing a meat cleaver and threatening to stab workers at the hotel. The woman appeared at Thames Magistrates Court … Read more