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25th January 2022 - Fake 'NatWest' Texts Circulating

Fake 'NatWest' Texts Circulating. Fake texts claiming to be from NatWest stating that ‘a new device has been registered’ with your account are circulating. NatWest customers are being targeted by fake text messages, aiming to send recipients through to a website that has nothing to do with the bank.

21st January 2022 - Spaniel Found in Bracknell, Seventy Miles from Home and Eighteen Months After Been Stolen

Spaniel Found in Bracknell, Seventy Miles from Home and Eighteen Months After Been Stolen. Daisy, an English springer spaniel was stolen from her home in Kent in the summer of 2020. Distraught owner Francis thought he’d never see his dog again. Especially because he knew he hadn’t registered her microchip details.

18th January 2022 - Thatcham Community Larder – Reducing Food Waste Six Months on from Launch

Thatcham Community Larder – Reducing Food Waste Six Months on from Launch. Stretching the weekly shopping budget or aiming to reduce landfill are just two of the reasons why members are joining Thatcham Community Larder, now into its sixth month. The larder, launched in June 2021, is growing week by week and has now reached over 66 members.

5th January 2022 - Thinking about giving dry January a go?

Thinking about giving dry January a go? So the festive season has ended and the New Year has begun. So why not try taking part in dry January? Dry January is the UK's one-month alcohol-free challenge. It isn’t about giving anything up. It’s about getting something back.

22nd December 2021 - COVID-19 Omicron PCR test scam warning

COVID-19 Omicron PCR test scam warning. This scam is continuing to circulate as the Omicron variant continues to make headline news. We are aware of a fake messages circulating in regards to applying for COVID-19 Omicron variant PCR tests. This scam encourages people to order a specific PCR test for Omicron using a non-official website.

21st December 2021 - How to keep your pet safe this Christmas

How to keep your pet safe this Christmas. Our animal warden team have developed this list to help keep your pets safe over the Christmas holidays

17th December 2021 - 12 Scams of Christmas..

12 Scams of Christmas... Don't let the fraudsters steal your Christmas. Remember to be scam aware this Christmas. Our Trading Standards team has 12 scams for you to watch out for this Christmas.

9th December 2021 - Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions

Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions - Offences under section 5 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

9th December 2021 - Taxi and Private Hire Drivers Beware - Increase in Catalytic Converters Thefts

Taxi and Private Hire Drivers Beware - Increase in Catalytic Converters Thefts. Thames Valley Police are seeing an increase in reported thefts of catalytic converters. To reduce the risk of your catalytic converter being targeted by thieves, please consider the following crime prevention steps.

8th December 2021 - Drink Spiking Awareness Campaign Posters

Drink Spiking Awareness Campaign Posters. A full set of posters for venues to use in the anti drinks spiking campaign with Public Protection Partnership and Thames Valley Police.
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