Information from the son of David Anthony Roberts that his father sadly passed away on 26th June 2025.

25th May 2025: We have received notification from Benjamin King, the son of Alan King, who served at Dover as a DC, that he has passed away.

It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of William (Bill) James Hyndman on Wednesday, 7th May, at the grand old age of 100. He passed away peacefully in hospital in Walsall.

From his wife, some sad news. Edward (Ted) Lightfoot passed away on Sunday evening (06/04/25). He had been in hospital following a short illness. Ted was a longtime member of the NARBTPO Committee and was well liked by many people. Funeral arrangements are not known at this time. But this post will be updated as and when we receive the details.

We are sad to report the death of Michael 'Mick' BYFORD, who passed away on Friday, 4th April 2025. Mick served for 33 years in various roles, but mainly in the LU area, and was a great help to the Association in assisting with the distribution of Retired Lines.

Information received today concerns the death of Norma Tudor, who served in Liverpool. Norma was in her eighties and served in BTP in the 1970s and 1980s. Her husband, Thomas, also served as a dog handler in Liverpool in the same period. The funeral will take place on 25th March 2025.

12th Feb 2025: I am sorry to report the sad passing of our member, Daniel O’Brian. He retired in 1991 when he was the Divisional Commander, London South, based at Ebury Bridge. He joined BTP in 1951 at Kings Cross and then served at Force HQ, St Pancras, London Underground, Waterloo and Victoria.

I am writing to advise you that Philip John Bidder, membership number 50041 passed away on 20th January, 2025.

Information that Steve Wallis passed away on the 6th January 2025. Steve worked at both Dover and Ashford, with some time spent in London Victoria.

It is my sad duty to let you all know of the passing of fellow NARBTPO member Andrew 'Andy' BLAMIRE, aged 62. Andy died in Queen's Hospital, Romford, with his family around him on Friday 9th May 2025 after a long battle with cancer. The vast majority of Andy's service was in CID at various London locations, including robbery squads and he retired as a Detective Constable in 2012.