Be a Recycling Star

Be a Recycling Star! Did you know that of all the waste you produce, 38% of it can be recycled in your brown bin? One of the biggest challenges people encounter when trying to recycle is working out what they can pop in their brown bin and what to take to their local recycling centre.…

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Road tax information

(This article appeared in the November 2014 Newsletter “Safer North Hampshire”) As has been widely publicised, the paper road tax disc has ceased being issued as of 1 October 2014. You no longer need to display tax disc in your vehicle. Motorists are now able to pay by direct debit, making it more affordable for…

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Buy With Confidence

(This article appeared in November 2014 “Safer North Hampshire” newsletter) In response to concerns about ‘rogue traders’ which are often highlighted in the media, a partnership of Local Authority Trading Standards Services have taken a ground-breaking step by putting together the Buy With Confidence Scheme. The Buy With Confidence Scheme is an approved register of…

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Firework safety

(This article appeared in November 2014 “Safer North Hampshire” newsletter) Major events such as Guy Fawkes Night, Diwali, New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year are approaching in the coming months. Please remember the fireworks code: Light sparklers one at a time and wear gloves. Dispose of sparklers in a bucket of water as soon…

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Weekly Crime Report from Hampshire Constabulary

The following is the weekly crime report from Romsey Rural Area from Hampshire Constabulary…. Dear All, Weekly beat report from 17/10/2014 – 28/10/2014 Weekly update reported crime Romsey rural, we hope you find this week’s circulation useful. We have worked hard to ensure the information is current and accurate. **If you know anyone who would…

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Beware of Fraudsters Telephoning You

A resident of Braishfield has received telephone calls from a fraudster purporting to be a police officer, who claims that the victim’s credit card details have been stolen. We have been warned about this by Hampshire Constabulary in a recent crime report.  Here is their advice: What is the scam?   The victim is called by…

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Safer Online Shopping

Please see the following message from Graeme Barbour (Police, Crime Prevention Adviser, Hampshire)… Using the internet to purchase goods or services saves considerable time and effort, as well giving you a wider choice and allowing you to compare prices. However, it is important to take a few simple precautions to help ensure safe online shopping:…

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