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Investment COVID Scam. Scammers are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic by targeting savers with online adverts claiming their money will be invested in Covid-19 "vaccine bonds".

Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions. Offences under section 5 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The Public Protection Partnership (PPP) enforces weight restriction orders made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Are You Tired of Scam Phone Calls? Did you know that scam calls are now outnumbering legitimate telephone calls on both landlines and mobile phones. These types of calls are causing financial loss to the victim as well as psychological harm to them and their loved ones. There are a number of methods you can employ to reduce or completely stop these types of calls.

Advice to Pet Owners – what the law says about taking your pet for grooming. The latest lock down is because we need to prevent transmission of the virus. We need to stay at home - there are of course exemptions, food shopping, exercising your pet - but we must remember every time we leave our homes we are at risk of transmitting or catching the virus. You may also leave your home to take your pet to the vets if he or she is unwell. You can also take your pet to the groomers for welfare purposes – only.

Wokingham trader convicted of unfair trading ordered to pay compensation. Saeed Sajjad Qureshi, aged 33, of Romsey Road, Reading, was convicted at Reading Magistrates Court on 8th January 2021 after pleading guilty to one offence under Regulation 8 of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.  Mr Qureshi was ordered to pay a payment of £2,000 to the victim.

PRODUCT RECALL. Precautionary recall of a limited number of Pedigree Complete Dry Chicken and Vegetables and Pedigree Mixer products. Mars Petcare has announced a recall of select batches.

PRODUCT RECALL. Precautionary recall of a specific batch of CHAPPIE Complete Chicken & Wholegrain Dry Dog Food - 3Kg products. Mars Petcare has announced a recall of the following batch of CHAPPIE Complete Chicken & Wholegrain Dry Dog Food.

Crimestoppers COVID Fraud Hotline. Don't let fraudsters abuse COVID support. The Crimestoppers COVID Fraud Hotline (0800 587 5030) has been set up by HM Government in partnership with Crimestoppers to enable individuals to report fraud within the public sector during COVID.

Advice to Pet Owners – what the law says about taking your pet for grooming. The latest lock down is because we need to prevent transmission of the virus. We need to stay at home - there are of course exemptions, food shopping, exercising your pet - but we must remember every time we leave our homes we are at risk of transmitting or catching the virus.

Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions - Offences under section 5 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The Public Protection Partnership (PPP) enforces weight restriction orders made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. It is an offence to drive a vehicle through a restricted area where the vehicle exceeds the weight limit imposed (unless delivering or collecting items within the weight restriction). Routine inspections are undertaken on weight restrictions across Bracknell, West Berkshire and Wokingham areas to ensure vehicles are not breaking the law. PPP officers also undertake routine patrols with Thames Valley Police to check for overweight vehicles on the roads.