Vicky Carter

Jun 25, 2024 | bbc.com | Vicky Carter |Datshiane Navanayagam

Compensation process broken, says RAF veteranBy Vicky Carter & Datshiane Navanayagam, BBC File on 4Ian HewittMr Hewitt says it was difficult to come to terms with losing his career at such a young ageIan Hewitt joined the RAF as a trainee pilot in April 1999. After just two months, Mr Hewitt, who is based in Lytham, ruptured his spine during a training exercise. His dream of being a pilot in the RAF was over.

Oct 24, 2023 | bbc.com | Vicky Carter |Iona Bain

Image caption, Alexander Durtnell says the fraud was part of a wider con targeting family-run businessesBy Vicky Carter & Iona BainThe owner of a Kent construction firm defrauded of nearly £400,000 has criticised scammers who targeted them. In 2018, R Durtnell & Sons fell prey to "push payment" fraud where victims are tricked into sending cash to fraudsters pretending to be someone they trust. A staff member believed their bank had called about suspicious activity on the Westerham firm's account.

Jun 6, 2023 | bbc.com | Vicky Carter |Melanie Stewart-Smith

Image caption, Mr Hall says he has seen fewer anti-social incidents since the swap shop openedBy Vicky Carter & Melanie Stewart-SmithIn 2022, Stewart Hall noticed anti-social behaviour outside the railway station where he works was getting out of hand. "I knew that it was plagued by kids... non-stop trouble and a lot of staff refused to work here," he says. Mr Hall's response was to do something to change things locally. So in April 2022, he and co-worker Darin Astbury opened a swap shop.