Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
New Farm Worker Welfare App Launched to Address Modern Slavery Concerns
The Farm Work Welfare App (FWWA) is a new tool to help rural employers tackle labour abuse and modern slavery in the farming, horticulture and food production sector. The launch of the app, which has been developed by The Clewer Initiative, will coincide with the summer harvesting season when there is huge pressure on the…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Warn of ‘Spoofing’ Tricks
Criminals are using “spoofing” to trick you into thinking you’re being contacted by Amazon. Be suspicious of fake emails offering you a free gift card as links contained can lead to your device being infected with malware. Forward potential scam emails to report@phishing.gov.uk
Read MoreForce Supports National Remembrance Day for ‘Honour-Based’ Abuse
Warwickshire Police is supporting the national day of remembrance for ‘honour-based’ abuse today (Tuesday 14 July). ‘Honour-based’ abuse can affect men and women across all ages and a number of cultures and communities. It is defined as a crime or incident committed to protect or defend the honour of the family. It can take many…
Read MoreCaravan Stolen in Fillongley
On Thursday night (9/7/20), unknown offender(s) entered a secure rural property in Green End, Fillongley and stole a caravan, details of the vehicle to be advised. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, saw a caravan being moved around this time, could possibly have CCTV or SatNav footage or any information that could assist the police…
Read MoreSenior Officer Warns ‘Violence Against Police Will Not Be Tolerated’
Ahead of what is expected to be another busy weekend, the head of local policing in Warwickshire has warned that violence against police officers will not be tolerated. As pubs, bars and restaurants opened across the country last weekend, eight police officers were allegedly assaulted in five separate drunken incidents in Warwickshire. While none of…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Warn Against Illegal Raves
Warwickshire Police advise: Thinking of going to an illegal rave? If so, stop and think. Not only are these unauthorised events which go against COVID-19 regulations that are in place to help stop the spread of the virus, but they can be dangerous and have tragic consequences if something goes wrong. Protect yourself, your family…
Read MoreTrading Standards Alert Re: Rogue Trader Guttering Warnings
Rogue traders are door knocking in the Nuneaton area offering ‘guttering cleaning and repair services’ Warwickshire Trading Standards is warning. Consumers are advised not to buy goods or services from unexpected doorstep callers. If in doubt, keep your door closed. Visit: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/doorstepsellers
Read MoreTrading Standards Alert Re Phoney Trading Standards Consumer Helpline Warning
Trading Standards are warning consumers to beware of bogus ‘consumer helpline services’ claiming to be linked to the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) and charging £1.55/ minute plus access charges. As consumers seek advice for cancelled holidays due to COVID-19, scammers are attempting to take advantage! The CTSI does not run a consumer helpline. Consumer advice is available from the Citizens Advice Consumer…
Read MorePolice and partners urge public not to buy tickets to illegal raves after man arrested
Officers investigating a planned illegal rave have arrested a man in connection with organising the event and are urging the public not to attend. The arrest comes following intelligence that an illegal rave is being planned in North Warwickshire on Saturday, 25 July. A 39-year-old man from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to…
Read MoreTractor GPS Systems Stolen
Sometime between 21.00 hrs 7/7/20 and 06.00 hrs today (8/7/20), unknown offender(s) have entered a rural property in Church Lawford and stole two John Deere satellite guidance domes from tractors plus a screen. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or…
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