A police control room worker has walked 280,000 steps to raise more than £1,000 for a charity the supports retired police dogs. Nottinghamshire Police control room dispatcher, Daniela Evans, set herself the target to walk 280,000 steps throughout February - that’s 10,000 steps a day – to raise … [Read more...]
Free bike security marking session at Ruddington Village Market
Cyclists can get their bikes security marked and registered with BikeRegister for free at Ruddington Village Market on Saturday September 5. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Community Safety team and Nottinghamshire Police will host a stall at the event on the Green in the village from 9am to … [Read more...]
Scam alert – Rise in courier fraud across the East Midlands
Nottinghamshire Police have warned of a rise in Courier Fraud across the region. Typically, these scams will begin with a telephone call from a scammer pretending to be from a UK police force / Scotland Yard. The scammer will usually then advise that your assistance is needed with an … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe rogue fly-tippers operation launched
An operation has been launched to tackle rogue fly-tippers who are blighting landscapes in Gotham, Barton-in-Fabis and Thrumpton and surrounding areas in Rushcliffe. Rushcliffe Borough Council, Nottinghamshire Police and Parish Council representatives joined forces to stop vehicles on the A453 … [Read more...]
PCC ushers in greener future with launch of electric car trial
Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping today launched the first of a series of electric car trials as part of his ambition for a greener force of the future. The PCC has set aside funding in this year’s budget for electric cars to help the force become more … [Read more...]
Nottingham care home receives surprise PPE donation from Police Commissioner
A Nottingham care home has received a special donation of face masks from the county's Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping to help protect staff and residents amid the coronavirus crisis. The PCC safely delivered 500 face masks to the Conifers Rest Home in Bakersfield, Nottingham, … [Read more...]
Take five to stop fraud
People across Nottinghamshire are being asked to take five to stop fraud and ensure they do not fall victim to a fraudulent attack by phone, text, email or online. Everyone should always take five minutes to reflect and step back from the situation if a phone call, message or online exchange … [Read more...]
New recruitment drive makes nearly 300 extra police officers
Nottinghamshire Police is so far ahead with its plans that it will now recruit an extra 150 extra police officers over the next 12 months - on top of the 147 officers already secured this financial year. In a joint announcement today, the county's Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping and … [Read more...]
Council and Police secure storage yard closure after stolen cars, drugs and stun gun finds
A yard illegally converted to a mobile park home site has been closed after stolen vehicles and goods from local burglaries, drugs and a stun gun were found on its premises. Rushcliffe Borough Council secured a Closure Order for The Storage Yard on Rempstone Road in Sutton Bonington at Nottingham … [Read more...]
Securing your home this winter
Nottinghamshire Police is urging homeowners to review their security as the clocks go back this weekend and the nights get darker earlier. The clocks go back an hour at 2am on Sunday (27 October 2019). The force is aiming to prevent a rise in burglaries during the darker autumn and winter months by … [Read more...]