Walking home alone at night in the UK: a safety checklist

Plan your route, stay on busy lit streets, keep your phone charged and your hands free, share your journey, and call 999 if you feel in danger. A…

How to make a silent 999 call (and what “press 55” really does)

If you call 999 from a mobile and can't speak, press 55 when prompted and your call is put through to the police. From a landline you don't…