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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.

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.

Drinks Spiking Awareness Campaign. The Public Protection Partnership and Thames Valley Police are launching a campaign on Thursday 9th December to raise awareness with the public, and support local venues tackle the issue of drinks spiking. Whilst spiking incidents aren't common there is a national increase in the number of people reporting cases.

Rules on face coverings have been updated in England. The public and staff in public facing areas will be required to wear face coverings in various settings from 4am on 30 November 2021.

Help us Stop Loan Sharks Preying On Vulnerable Families At Christmas. The illegal money lending campaign is launched today-asking people to consider using credit unions if they need to borrow money for Christmas, rather than borrowing from illegal money lenders.

A multi partner operation took place last week, Thursday 25th November, around the Bagshot Road area of Bracknell. Thames Valley Police, Public Protection Partnership and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) all took part in spot checks on commercial vehicles and vehicles transporting waste. The operation was organised by the Public Protection Partnership.