@WAR - Tour of Britain comes to Warwickshire 5th September

5 days to go to the #OVOTOB2018 and it's been announced that this is the strongest field ever. Don't forget to check local parking, ETAs for the riders - all you need for race day. Whet your appetite here http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/2018/08/31/strongest-ever-field-confirmed-for-ovo-energy-tour-of-britain/ … #Warwickshire, the #SpectatorStage is Day 4

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@WAR - All about parking in Warwickshire

Warwickshire CC‏ @Warwickshire_CC 4h4 hours ago

You can find all things related to parking - including blue badges, permits and fines - at http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/parking 

@ALN ALS - Community Forum is on the 23rd October

Our next Alcester and Bidford Community Forum is on the 23rd October. Please follow this link for further information. #alcester #bidford

@WAR - Warwickshire Weekly News

Book Now for your Free Electric Blanket Safety Test Autumn is on its way and Warwickshire residents are being urged to book their free electric blanket test now. Bookings are now open to all residents aged 50+. Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards is launching its annual electric blanket safety testing campaign. Have your electric blanket safety tested FREE of charge this coming October. Read more Rugby Library to Be Improved Warwickshire County Council will be carrying out works to Rugby Library from 3rd September. The works will lead to a much improved use of space within the building. There will be as much library shelving and room for computers as before but the layout will be reconfigured to offer customers more space in the children’s and study areas. Read more Results day celebrations for Warwickshire pupils. Nuneaton Fire Station opens its doors for its 32 community open day! Leamington Spa welcomes inaugural Interactive Futures games festival The UK is set to welcome a brand new games festival as Interactive Futures announces its inaugural event in early 2019.  The event is backed by Warwickshire County Council, Warwick District Council and Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership, who remain incredibly proud of Leamington Spa’s standing within the UK games industry. Read more Recycling your food waste in the summer months. It takes less than a minute! A warning to South Warwickshire residents on the risks of thefts from vehicles. Why not also sign up for...

@NAT - Identity theft? Act quickly

Action Fraud‏Verified account @actionfrauduk

Victim of #IdentityTheft? Act quickly – you mustn’t ignore the problem. Even though you didn’t order those goods or open that bank account, the bad debts will end up under your name and address: https://actionfraud.police.uk/ID 

@NAT - Can you stop

The Highway Code‏Verified account @HighwayCodeGB

Drive at a speed that will allow you to stop well within the distance you can see to be clear. You should allow at least a two-second gap between you and the vehicle in front. The gap should be at least doubled on wet roads and increased still further on icy roads

@NAT - Pensions scams, what to look out for

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@NAT - Anonymous Hotline to report sale of illegal goods, scams and more

Anonymous Hotline

If you can provide information about the sale of illegal goods, scams or supplying age restricted products to children then please let us know using the form below.

Alternatively you can also report information using our automated telephone number 0300 303 2636. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence, and you will remain anonymous. Please note these facilities are for you to provide us with information about illegal activities only. If you need advice about a trading standards issue please contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service or visit your local Trading Standards Office.

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@NAT Beware of fake car parts

Press release

Fake vehicle parts are on the rise

New government guidance warns of the dangers fake vehicle parts can have to drivers, passengers and road users.
Published 25 July 2018From:Intellectual Property Office

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has issued new guidance as part of a cross-government and industry campaign. The campaign warns consumers of the serious dangers of fake car parts.

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ALN ALS - Latest crime report

Alcester SNTs‏ @AlcesterCops

Our latest weekly report is now available online. Please click the link to view.https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/50690 

@SOA - Attempted Burglary foiled

Attempted Burglary foiled - shows the importance of reports to the police

Please be aware that on Friday 24 August 2018 at around 3pm a white vehicle (car) was seen in Lapworth Street, Lowsonford with two persons in the garden of a property. A vigilant local person who noticed this was spotted by the driver of the vehicle and the two individuals got back into the vehicle and the driver made off at speed. The local person contacted police.  The actions of the local person may have prevented a burglary or other crime. Residents are asked to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious. This is Incident 282 of 24.08.2018

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@NAT - You can help tackle terrorism

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Terrorism Police UK‏Verified account @TerrorismPolice Aug 9

You can help tackle terrorism. If you witness any unusual behavior which may be a danger to others ensure that you report it immediately. You can make a difference http://www.gov.uk/ACT  #ActionCountersTerrorism

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@WAR - Gone in a minute or less

Warwickshire CC‏ @Warwickshire_CC 21h21 hours ago

It takes less than a minute! A warning to South Warwickshire residents on the risks of thefts from vehicles – Warwickshire News http://news.warwickshire.gov.uk/blog/2018/08/21/it-takes-less-than-a-minute-a-warning-to-south-warwickshire-residents-on-the-risks-of-thefts-from-vehicles/ … @StratfordDC @Warwick_DC @SafeInWarks @warkspolice @WarksAutoThief

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@NAT - Take 90

Crimestoppers‏Verified account @CrimestoppersUK Aug 21

You rarely have violence without anger, yet it only takes 90 seconds for anger to pass. Find out more here http://www.take90.co.uk/ . Please share this message. #Take90 #Anger