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Trading Standards Seize non-compliant Vaping Products from 2 premises. Our Trading Standards team took part in a South East wide disposable vaping project last month across the West Berkshire, Bracknell and Wokingham area. The aim of the project was to identify non-compliant disposable vaping products.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.