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New Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in Pilning
South West
Tuesday 13 July 2010
Pilning near Thornbury is set to have their very own Neighbourhood Watch scheme. Some local residents are looking to set up the scheme in order to combat a small amount of crime that has occurred in the area over recent weeks.
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No Cold Calling Zone is launched in Yate
South West
Wednesday 7 July 2010
A pilot No Cold Calling zone has been launched in Yate as part of a crackdown on doorstep scams.
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New Watch Members Sought in South Wiltshire
South West
Friday 25 June 2010
People from Salisbury and surrounding areas urged to be good neighbours during Neighbourhood Watch Week.
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Watch in Wiltshire
South West
Monday 21 June 2010
Wiltshire Police are encouraging more people to take part in Neighbourhood Watch.
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Over 40 events held in Dorset
South West
Monday 21 June 2010
As part of National Neighbourhood and Home Watch Week, Home Watch groups in Dorset held over 40 events across the county to raise awareness of local schemes and recruit more members.
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News from Christchurch Borough Home Watch
South West
Saturday 19 June 2010
To coincide with National Neighbourhood Watch Week, Christchurch Borough Home Watch (CBHW) took part in Dorset Police Blue Light Day in June by holding a security items sale stall on Mudeford Quay. Later this month CBHW will be hosting an Open Day on the Somerford Estate, Christchurch.
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Swindon Calls for More Neighbourhood Watch Members
South West
Saturday 19 June 2010
The main purpose of Neighbourhood Watch is to strengthen community ties by encouraging residents to look out for one another, particularly with regard to those who are elderly or considered vulnerable.
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Bogus Cold Callers Scam in Somerset
South West
Thursday 10 June 2010
Bogus cold-callers offering to remove roof moss have been targeting residents in Somerset.
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Neighbourhood Watch Tackles Antisocial Behaviour at Bideford Old Town Cemetery
South West
Tuesday 8 June 2010
Torridge District Council is working in partnership with the police, the Bideford Bridge Trust and the local community, via Neighbourhood Watch, to tackle anti-social behaviour in the Old Town Cemetery. This project is part of a new joined up approach that both Torridge and the police are committed to – tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.
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Vandalism plea following spate of attacks
South West
Wednesday 2 June 2010
Neighbourhood Watch officials in Shepton Beauchamp are warning villagers to be vigilant following damage caused to cars.
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West Huntspill Neighbourhood Watch looking to expand
South West
Tuesday 30 March 2010
WEST Huntspill Neighbourhood Watch is looking to expand its network and hopes to attract some new pairs of hands to help out.
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Basingstoke resudents urged to start up Neighbourhood Watch
South West
Tuesday 23 March 2010
Basingstoke’s rural residents are being encouraged to start up their own Neighbourhood Watch schemes after similar initiatives received rave reviews.
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Burglaries on the up in Crudwell
South West
Monday 15 March 2010
Villagers in Crudwell have been told to be on their guard after a spate of burglaries and attempted break-ins.
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Horse Watch takes off in Somerset
South West
Saturday 6 March 2010
AN initiative to protect horses and combat the theft of equine gear is coming to the Wellington area – thanks to an Exmoor policeman taking his work home.
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Volunteers man Wootton Bassett Police Station
South West
Tuesday 12 January 2010
Volunteers from Wootton Bassett are helping Wiltshire Police by manning an information point at the town's station.
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PCSO Powe is a Wow in Sidmouth
South West
Tuesday 24 November 2009
SIDMOUTH'S rural Police Community Support Officer Alex Powe has received an award for his commitment to developing Community Watch.
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Bournemouth & Poole residents to say ' Not in my Neighbourhood'
South West
Saturday 31 October 2009
As part of a national campaign running next week, residents in Bournemouth and Poole will have even more opportunities to tell police and partners what they don’t want in their neighbourhoods.
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Police to control street lights in Cornwall?
South West
Thursday 22 October 2009
Cornwall Council announced in April that it was to begin switching off lights at night as part of a Government directive aiming to save money and reduce its environmental impact. Now local police could be given special powers to switch street lights on and off.
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Police and Co-op team up to spread crime reduction messages
South West
Monday 5 October 2009
Police in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, have teamed up with the town’s Co-op store to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting key crime reduction messages to shoppers.
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'Crime reduction bingo' helps spread the word among the elderly
South West
Monday 5 October 2009
Police in Avon & Somerset have been giving advice on personal safety to the elderly - by running 'Crime Reduction Bingo' at sheltered accommodation in the area.
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South West Regional Report
South West
Tuesday 22 September 2009
Find out what is happening in each force area across your region.
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Boat Security Packs popular in Devon & Cornwall
South West
Monday 14 September 2009
Theft-deterrent packs are being snapped up by boat owners around Totnes, Devon, concerned about growing levels of motor thefts.
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South West Regional Report
South West
Sunday 2 August 2009
Regional reports submitted to the NHWN from the representative Force Associations in the South West.
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Bells given to Somerset shoppers to reduce purse-snatches
South West
Tuesday 21 July 2009
Shoppers in Frome are being given silver-coloured bells to make life difficult for pick-pockets.
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Grassroots Grants - Wiltshire and Swindon
South West
Sunday 19 July 2009
Grassroots Grants is a three-year programme that is funded by the Office of the Third Sector and administered locally in Wiltshire and Swindon by the Community Foundation for Wiltshire and Swindon.
Funding is intended to increase immediate grant funding and capacity building support to small voluntary and community groups and organisations, enabling them to continue or expand their work.
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Grassroots Grants - Somerset
South West
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to small voluntary and community groups to continue or expand their work with the local community in Somerset.
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Grassroots Grants - Cornwall & Isles of Scilly
South West
Sunday 19 July 2009
Financial assistance is available to small voluntary and community groups to continue or expand their work with the local community in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
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New HorseWatch scheme for rural Wiltshire
South West
Tuesday 7 July 2009
A Horse Watch scheme has been set up across Wiltshire by the newly formed county Rural Crime Team
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South West NHW Regional Report
South West
Wednesday 17 June 2009
View details about NHW in your region.
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Avon & Somerset Police support NHW
South West
Tuesday 16 June 2009
Avon and Somerset Constabulary is calling on people to get involved in their local Neighbourhood Watch scheme to help look after their own home and those of their neighbours.
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Police tips for festival visitors
South West
Sunday 7 June 2009
Revellers bound for the Glastonbury Music Festival can now get online tips on how to enjoy the festival safely.
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New BusinessWatch scheme for Gloucester
South West
Monday 29 December 2008
Businesses in the Bristol Road area of Gloucester are joining forces with the police in a new initiative to beat crime.
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