Nick Chester
The Easiest Way to Divorce Someone in the UK Without Any Actual Paperwork
We asked an imam if saying "I divorce you" three times as a way to end a marriage, known as a "triple talaq" in certain sects of Islam, is actually a thing.
Former Gangsters Tell Us How and Why They Got Out of the Game
"When I was released, I was offered quite a bit of money to get involved in some serious crimes, but said no because I'd made a concrete decision to turn my life around."
The Rise and Fall of the Student Bank Robber Who Wanted to Be Robin Hood
Stephen Jackley became obsessed with the man in the little felt hat and thought he'd try to right capitalism's wrongs by stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.
Are Antique Guns Really Being Used by Criminals in the UK?
Last week, police called for laws surrounding antique guns to be tightened. But how big of a threat do they really pose?
We Asked Ex-Career Criminals How They Would Have Pulled Off Britain's Biggest Cash Heist
It's been 10 years since a group of guys stole $76 million from a Kent cash depot, but we wanted to know how they messed it all up.
Does Gentrification Really Make Neighborhoods Safer?
I got in touch with academics and criminals to talk about how some parts of London are changing.
We Asked Some Former Gang Members for the Truth About London's Gangs
A recent article implied gang members in London were predominantly made up of black or Asian teenagers—which didn't seem right. So we asked some experts for their expert opinions.
This Guy Developed Computer Software to Map Corruption Between Colombian Authorities and Organized Crime Groups
Eduardo Salcedo-Albarán has helped to uncover links between government officials and narco-paramilitary commanders.
Meet the Adventurers Exploring Iceland's Mountains in Search of the Holy Grail
Apparently there's a bit in Dante's "Inferno" that says the Holy Grail is in a chamber inside a mountain. So these guys are heading off to look for it.
Meet the Saudi Arabian Black Metal Band That's Breaking Saudi Law By Being a Black Metal Band
Al-Namrood have never played a live show, because it could result in the entire band being executed.
Getting Bound and Whipped for a Living: Life as a Professional Sub
"I had a client who wanted me covered in as many clothespins as he could clamp on. The entire session was spent with him counting the number of pins he could attach to my skin."
Life Can Be Tough for LGBT Little People: An Interview with a Gay Dwarf
"People think that if they associate with someone different, like me, everyone around them will think that they're different too."