The shadow epidemic

Here’s what you need to know about this month

You might not think of fraud as a rural crime, but its impact can be just as devastating, says Inspector Terry Jacobs

Samantha Walker-Roberts’ nightmare began when she was groomed online aged 12 by a man posing as a teenager. After months of messaging, the predator, a 34-year-old former teacher, abused her in his spo

Undercover female police officers are posing as joggers to expose harassment against women

The horse world, including those riders who love to hack, is still years behind other sports in the sustainability stakes. Charlotte Cooper finds out how equestrians can change their ways and make a difference

The UK was the first country in the world to criminalise coercive control. So why are we still not paying attention to this insidious form of violence? Catriona Innes investigates