Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Rural Crime - Please remain vigilant in your local area

We are appealing for information after the van shown in the photos, has been involved in multiple thefts around the local areas of Yarnfield, Burston, Aston, and, Stone, and seen acting in a suspicious manner in the Fradswell and Milwich areas, between the 17th and 30th January 2025.

The van has used multiple different registrations while committing the crimes between the dates given, including the thefts of various Ifor Williams tipper trailers from the sites, which are predominantly from rural locations.

Should you witness this vehicle in your local area acting in a suspicious manner, then please dial 999 immediately.

If you have any information that may assist with our enquiries then please contact us quoting reference number 409 of the 30th January 2025 - via our website - https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/seen-or-heard/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111




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Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Cash Machine (ATM) distraction thefts

Cash Machine (ATM) distraction theft is committed by Organised Criminals working alone or as part of a team. Their aim is to steal your PIN, your card and your money.

Reporting -

 
If you are the victim of a Cash Machine (ATM) distraction theft
Report to the Police by calling 101 or going online
Report immediately to your card issuer to freeze your card
Report at the nearest branch of your bank

IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 999

Distraction Technique Examples -
Standing too close so they distract you or read your PIN as you type it in
Offer you help in order to distract you
Scare you or make you jump to distract you
Drop money on the floor to distract you
Tapping your shoulder or saying you have something on your clothing to distract you
Distract you by saying that the Cash Machine (ATM) is not working and directing you to another machine

Prevention -
Do not allow yourself to be distracted whilst using the cash machine
Look out for anything unusual on or around the Cash Machine (ATM)
Be very aware of your surroundings and of people standing around you
Cover the PIN pad whilst entering your PIN
Secure your cash and card immediately after using the machine

If you are suspicious, or if anything concerns you, cancel your transaction and remove your card!

REPORT TO THE POLICE BY CALLING 101 OR GOING ONLINE

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DIO Families First Newsletter - Issue 23

 

Please click here to read this newsletter online

Bovington: Nursery school for ages 3 months to pre-school

 

For children aged 3 months to pre-school

OPEN 50 weeks of the year.

08.00 – 18.00 Monday – Thursday

08.00 – 15.00 on Fridays.

Bovington Nursery is located at

Linsay Road  (near to the Tank Museum) BH20 6JG

Tel 01929 403602

E-Mail office@bovingtonnursery.co.uk

Click link HERE for website 

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Elgin, Forres, Kieth: Pregnancy Pathways - wellbeing group for bumps and babes FREE

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Book here so we know to wait for you:

https://buytickets.at/earthtime

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Fife: The Community Learning & Development team at Fife Council are asking for your help

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As part of the Adult Learning Partnership Group, the CLD team in NE Fife are currently planning programmes and learning opportunities to deliver in the future. We are looking to ensure that we are offering opportunities that are relevant, targeted, and most importantly, meet the needs of the local community. It is important we have your input to help shape this.

Community based adult learning is FREE to attend. It is person centred, and an informal approach to learning in your local community.

Our short survey takes 2-3 minutes to complete and is open until 7/2/25.

Survey link: https://forms.office.com/e/QuekFYqD7z

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Leuchars: Army Welfare Service Wee Youthie for Primary age children under 8, Wednesdays 3.45-4.45

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Contact: Kerry.Willison100@mod.gov.uk or Jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk for more information.

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Northern Ireland: Crumlin Integrated College Employment Positions

 

A number of classroom assistant positions available at Crumlin Integrated College. 

There are positions for both full time and part-time hours. If you are interested, please email: administration@cic.crumlin.ni.sch.uk

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Grampian: NHS Grampian Children and Young People Occupational Therapy Advice Line

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The Advice line is available on Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm & Thursdays 10am - 12pm
📞 01224 555315
📧 gram.childrensoccupationaltherapy@nhs.scot

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Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - Positive Action

The country pro active and rural team have been working with the local neighbourhood team, British Transport Police, Violence Reduction Team and our Major organised crime department on Monday to target county lines drug dealing and safeguard vulnerable children. 

They have conducted several stop searches, resulting in the arrest of a female found in possession of cannabis individually wrapped. She has been bailed pending further investigation. 

A male was also arrested after found in possession of cannabis and a knife. He was also wanted by Derbyshire for criminal damage.’

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