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Former Wokingham Resident Convicted of Selling Puppies Unlicensed. A former Wokingham resident was ordered to pay full compensation to three consumers who had purchased Cockapoo puppies from him in May 2021. Mr Tommy Ben Smith age 31 of Coldharbour Lane, Aylesford was convicted at Reading Magistrates Court on Friday 18th March 2022 of selling the dogs without a licence to do so.

PPP Raising Awareness of Illegal Money Lenders with 'Loan Sharks' Poster. We were delighted to present Sienna, age 7, from The Willows School Greenham with an art kit following her winning entry for our 'Loan Sharks Awareness' poster. Congratulations Sienna and to all the other fabulous entrants.

The risks posed by button and coin batteries. Button and coin batteries can pose a severe health risk, particularly to children and pets, if inserted, swallowed or ingested. Although a child may not choke if they swallow a button or coin battery, the batteries can do serious internal damage. While any coin or button battery can pose a serious risk, coin batteries pose the most risk due to their larger size, which is typically greater or equal to 16mm in diameter. These batteries can react with saliva if lodged in the throat to create caustic soda, a chemical often used to unblock drains. This chemical reaction can burn and lead to internal bleeding, and possibly death. If a battery gets into the stomach, it can cause significant tissue damage.

Looking to support the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine? Then make sure to donate wisely. The crisis in Ukraine has brought out a lot of courage, compassion and dedication from so many people, but it is very regrettable that some will use the current situation to their own advantage, seeking to exploit individuals and businesses. Times of crisis can bring out the best in people, but scammers and fraudsters might see it as an opportunity.

Sainsbury’s fined £1,000,000 for accident involving serious facial injuries. Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Limited was fined £1,000,000 on 2nd March 2022 after a member of public collided with black and white baler twine whilst riding her mobility scooter at its Newbury store at Hectors Way in June 2020.

Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions in West Berkshire

Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions in West Berkshire

Be on your guard for Storm Damage Rogue Traders. The recent storms will inevitably have caused some damage to properties in the Public Protection Partnership (PPP) area. For this reason PPP would like to warn residents to be on their guard for rogue traders looking to make fast buck by offering to fix fencing, guttering and roofing at inflated prices following the recent storms.

Tax Changes from HMRC for Private Hire and Private Hire Operators. Please be advised of changes being made by HMRC for taxi, private hire and private hire operator licence applications from 4th April 2022.

Bracknell Councillor Reports Attempted Telephone Scam. Bracknell Councillor Mary Temperton has told the Public Protection Partnership about a recent telephone banking courier scam, in the hope that her story will raise awareness of these types of scams and stop others becoming a victim.