Operation Spotlight to highlight action against ‘Fatal Four’

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Posted on behalf of West Mercia Police

 

Last year, across our police force area, 56 people lost their lives in collisions and 468 people suffered serious injuries.

 

Common factors in these collisions (often called the Fatal Four) include:

·  Speeding or inappropriate speed

·  Distractions, such as mobile phone

·  Driving under the influence of drink or drugs

·  Not wearing a seatbelt.

Keeping those who use our roads safe is a year-round priority for us and enforcing the law around these issues takes place locally across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire 24/7.

Throughout this month we will be highlighting the work we do across our area to help make our roads safer.

 

To find out more visit Operation Spotlight | West Mercia Police

4 July Polling Day – Bring Photo ID

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Posted on behalf of Wyre Forest District Council

Don’t forget your photo ID

 

This Thursday (4 July) is UK Parliamentary election day, when we go to the polls to elect the MP for Wyre Forest. Please use your vote.

 

If you are voting at a polling station don’t forget you will need your photo ID. Details of what photo ID is accepted is on our website.

 

If you have a postal vote and have not sent it back yet, please put it in the post as soon as possible. It needs to reach us before 10pm on Thursday. If you miss the post, you can hand it in at your polling station but you will also need to complete a postal vote declaration form at the polling station.

General election information
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Rock Pathfinders July 2024 Guided Walks

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Posted on behalf of Rock Pathfinders

Free guided walks along our footpaths and bridleways taking 2-3 hours, off the roads and into the countryside. Our walks are between 5 and 7miles many of the routes are undulating with stiles. We usually walk at a brisk pace. Everyone welcome but sorry no dogs allowed

 

JULY  2024 

 

Thursday 04.07.24 starting at 10.00am

Offas Dyke Centre,

West St,Knighton

LD7 1EN

 

Thursday 18.07.24 starting at 10.00am

The Mason Arms

Castle Hill

Wichenford, Worcs

WR6 6YA

 

For further details and any other announcements or changes please visit website www.rockpathfinders.uk

 

PLEASE NOTE NEW WEB ADDRESS

email:mdsskev@rockpathfinders.uk

Or ring Alan on 01299 400304

Worcestershire Way Walk Friday 12 – Saturday 13 July

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Posted on behalf of St Richards Hospice.

July Walk 31 hilly miles from Bewdley to Malvern in a day! Or, new for 2024, complete the hike over two days with optional camping at the 20-mile point. This is a fantastic challenge through beautiful countryside, with water stations along the route.www.strichards.org.uk/event/worcestershire-way-walk

Bewdley Litter Pick Coffee Morning Thursday 4 July

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Thursday 4th of July. 9.30am, Volunteers wanted. A new Litter Picking Group will meet at St Anne’s Church. Just turn up wearing suitable clothing. Equipment will be provided by Wyre Forest District Council.

The group will return to the church at 10.45 for free refreshments and a chat.

Jacksons Engineering (the Company that is constructing the flood defences) are supporting the event and providing the refreshments. Some of their staff will be taking part in the litter-pick and will be available to ask questions about their work.

If the first litter pick goes well, it is hoped to make it a monthly activity (if there appears to be demand). “The Pickup Artists” are keen to support an ongoing group in Bewdley.

 

 

Amendments to Shuttle Bus and Park & Ride – Saturday 29 June revised timetable

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Amendments to FREE Shuttle Bus and Park & Ride

On Saturday 29th June 2024 for the Bewdley Carnival .

Bewdley School 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30

Running Horse 09:08 09:38 10:08 10:38 11:08 11:30 12:08 14:08 14:38 15:08 15:38 16:08 16:38 17:08 17:38

Bewdley Park Lane 09:14 09:44 10:14 10:44 11:14 11:44 12:14 14:14 14:44 15:14 15:44 16:14 16:44 17:14 17:44

Running Horse 09:20 09:50 10:20 10:50 11:20 11:50 12:20 14:20 14:50 15:20 15:50 16:20 16:50 17:20 17:50

Bewdley School 09:28 09:58 10:28 10:58 11:28 11:58 12:28 14:28 14:58 15:28 15:58 16:28 16:58 17:28 17:58

 

Other services affected

Diversions 7AM until 7PM 125 – Normal line of route into Kidderminster Towards Bridgnorth service to use Bewdley By Pass and Cleobury Road (This is the only service in and out of Bewdley all day) 8 – Normal line of route from Halespark for all trips apart from 11:40 from Halespark Towards Halespark – Normal line of route to queens way then left, Catchems End, Right at the island and use By pass. 11:40 From Halespark normal to Safari Island straight over up Bewdley Hill, Summer Hill Avenue, right onto Canterbury Road, Left St Johns, to the end left, to island left, left into Canterbury Road then normal line of route. Passengers are advised to change service at the Hop Pole and connect using the free shuttle service into Bewdley. 292 – Normal from Ludlow to Kidderminster. Kidderminster to Ludlow – bypass

 

A5 leaflet – Amendments for 29 June 2024

🚨 PCC’s Big Conversation is now ready to WATCH 🚨

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PCC John Campion has held a conversation with the Temporary Chief Constable of West Mercia Police to discuss the matters which mean the most to you.

As the PCC builds his Police and Crime Plan, he wanted to hear from you, the residents of West Mercia, about your priorities when it comes to crime and local policing.

The Big Conversation is now available to watch by following the link below
⬇️

https://youtu.be/m834t9XrtKs

 

You still have time to nominate a Neighbourhood Watch volunteer

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We are so excited and overwhelmed with the wonderful nominations that we have received so far, but just wanted to remind you that you still have time to get your nomination in.  Nominations close on 30th June 2024.

 

The Categories

This year, our Volunteer Recognition Awards 20234focuses on Neighbourhood Watch groups and Coordinators who make this a better place to live. Together. The three categories for nominations are:

  • innovation and reach
  • crime prevention
  • community health and wellbeing
  • Young volunteer of the year
  • Special recognition Award

 

CATEGORY 1: INNOVATION AND REACH

This category celebrates the diversity of ways we work within communities and increase our reach.

Do you know a Coordinator or Neighbourhood Watch group who have overcome challenges to grow their group? They might have thought of a unique way to connect with others or have created effective new partnerships. They might have considered an innovative way to encourage new members to join or ensure diversity and inclusion shine through. Are there neighbours that traditionally would not have joined but did because they helped them feel included?

 

 CATEGORY 2: CRIME PREVENTION

This category celebrates volunteers who support their neighbours to be stronger, more resilient, and safer by raising awareness of crime prevention.

Do you know of a Coordinator or Neighbourhood Watch group who have done something different to help prevent crime? Do people feel safer from something they were involved in and want to recognise the Coordinator or group for their actions? Are there examples of how working with partners helped prevent crime? Has the Coordinator or group raised awareness of crimes in different ways to encourage the whole community to be involved?

 

CATEGORY 3: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING

This category celebrates Neighbourhood Watch groups and Coordinators who have gone the extra mile to look out for the needs of their neighbours and neighbourhood.

How do you and your neighbours feel about your area? Do you look after your local environment? Do you support each other through life’s ups and downs or those who are more vulnerable? In many towns and streets, Neighbourhood Watch helps neighbours look out for each other, look after their environment, and feel optimistic about where they live. This helps to reduce crime. Do you know of a Neighbourhood Watch group or Coordinator who encourages positive community values? Do they include people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities in activities? Do they show compassion, empathy, and kindness? Do they help local people to feel better about their area?

 

CATEGORY 4:  YOUNG VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

This category celebrates the work that a young person in Neighbourhood Watch who have made a positive difference in their community.

This is a new category this year and it celebrates the work and difference that a young person has provided to their community.  It could be that they have led on a project, demonstrated the values of Neighbourhood Watch through their actions, made their neighbours feel better about the place that they live.  It could be raising awareness of crime and taken action to help the community to reduce the fear of or the opportunities for crime to happen.  Maybe they have represented their community or their peers in promoting and supporting Neighbourhood Watch.

 

CATEGORY 5: SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

This category celebrates our varied range of volunteers that deserves special recognition through their work on behalf of Neighbourhood Watch.

We are so excited to be able to celebrate not only our Coordinators, but those volunteers that work so tirelessly to support other volunteers and/or members of their community.  This could be an Association Lead, a committee member, a Multi-Scheme Administrator (MSA), a Cyberhood Watch Ambassador or someone who has done something to support the volunteers, community or partners.

 

HOW TO NOMINATE

If you know a Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer or Group that you would like to nominate, then please click HERE and complete the online form.  You also have the opportunity to send us a picture.

Remember the nominations close on 30th June 2024.

Bewdley Town Council and French Cadets Celebration in Brittany

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Deputy Mayor, Nicole Harper visited the French Cadets in Brittany last weekend, representing Bewdley Town Council. Pierre Moulie, the President of the Association welcomed the Deputy Mayor to celebrate the dedication to the Ribbesford Military academy of 1942-1944.

The Free French Cadets visited Bewdley in October 2023. The French Cadets lived and trained at Ribbesford House between May 1942 and June 1944.

Photo from left to right: Pierre Moulie, President; Deputy Mayor, Nicole Harper and her consort Wiliam Barry.

WEEKLY FRAUD UPDATE FROM WEST MERCIA POLICE – ECONOMIC CRIME UNIT – 25/06/2024

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DON’T TAKE THE BAIT
– ACTION FRAUD IS URGING THE PUBLIC TO KEEP ON REPORTING PHISHING EMAILS

Over 32 million phishing emails have been reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service and more than a third of those were reported in the last year. Reporting of phishing emails has reached an all time high with a 44% increase year on year.
From that 329,000 website addresses have been removed by the National Cyber Security Centre and Action Fraud are urging the public to keep on reporting suspicious emails and texts.

What is Phishing?
This is when criminals use scam emails, texts, QR codes or even phone calls to trick victims into revealing personal and financial details.

How can you protect yourself?
•    If in doubt about any message received contact the genuine organisation via the details on their website or relevant paperwork, but avoid clicking on links or using the contact details in the message
•    If an email does not feel right, then forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk even if you are not all that certain if it is a scam
•    Always report suspicious text messages free of charge to 7726 then the provider can find out where it came from and block the sender
•    You can also report scam phone calls by texting 7726 with the word “Call” followed by the Scammer’s phone number
•    If you have lost money, or given away financial information, after a scam, tell your bank straightaway and report it to Action Fraud

DON’T TAKE THE BAIT
– ACTION FRAUD IS URGING THE PUBLIC TO KEEP ON REPORTING PHISHING EMAILS

Over 32 million phishing emails have been reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service and more than a third of those were reported in the last year. Reporting of phishing emails has reached an all time high with a 44% increase year on year.
From that 329,000 website addresses have been removed by the National Cyber Security Centre and Action Fraud are urging the public to keep on reporting suspicious emails and texts.

What is Phishing?
This is when criminals use scam emails, texts, QR codes or even phone calls to trick victims into revealing personal and financial details.

How can you protect yourself?
•    If in doubt about any message received contact the genuine organisation via the details on their website or relevant paperwork, but avoid clicking on links or using the contact details in the message
•    If an email does not feel right, then forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk even if you are not all that certain if it is a scam
•    Always report suspicious text messages free of charge to 7726 then the provider can find out where it came from and block the sender
•    You can also report scam phone calls by texting 7726 with the word “Call” followed by the Scammer’s phone number
•    If you have lost money, or given away financial information, after a scam, tell your bank straightaway and report it to Action Fraud

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Please feel free to share this information with any family, friends, or neighbours that you think it may be able to assist.

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Take Five to Stop Fraud

STOP: Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe.
CHALLENGE: Could it be fake? It’s OK to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.
PROTECT: Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve fallen for a scam and report it to Action Fraud

ALWAYS REMEMBER:
•    Avoid disclosing security details
•    Emails, Phone Calls and Texts may not be authentic
•    Always make direct contact with any organisation by using a genuine phone number
•    Stop and Challenge any unexpected requests
•    Protect others by reporting Fraud and Scams
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If you’ve fallen for a scam,
report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk

Scam Text messages can be forwarded to 7726 to help phone providers take early action and block numbers that generate spam on their networks.

Forward Fake Emails received to report@phishing.gov.uk

If you think your bank account or personal banking details have been used fraudulently, then use the short phone number – 159 – to contact the Fraud Prevention Department of most major UK banks.