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...]
Have your say on future use of Lutterell Hall
Community groups and residents are being invited to give their views on the future use of Lutterell Hall. Rushcliffe Borough Council is encouraging all to complete a consultation on the West Bridgford facility at https://bit.ly/2OEfiM0 or in person at Rushcliffe Community Contact Centre, … [Read more...]
ATM stolen from Nottinghamshire supermarket in raid
A cash machine has been stolen from a supermarket in Nottinghamshire after a vehicle was used to smash through a wall. The Co-op branch on Main Street in Lowdham suffered significant damage in the raid, with bricks strewn across the pavement and the main window broken. Residents reported hearing … [Read more...]
Police appeal: burglary in East Bridgford
Officers are appealing for information on these two men in connection with an investigation into a burglary at Oglesby Business Centre in Hackers Close in East Bridgford. The incident happened on Thursday 3rd January 2019 where the men broke into the building and items were stolen. If you … [Read more...]
Would You Be Willing To Pay More To Support Your Local Police?
The Central Government Grant for policing has been frozen over the past year, despite rises in policing costs such as inflation. In order to help frontline policing services, the government now expects the council tax precept for policing to be raised locally by up to £24 for an average ‘band D’ … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire to get 40 more police officers
Nottinghamshire residents will see 40 more police officers thanks to Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping’s budget for 2019-20. A meeting of Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Panel heard that his budget for the next financial year included the Government’s predicted increase in the amount … [Read more...]
Residents say no to cold callers with Nominated Neighbour Scheme
Residents at a retirement complex are saying no to cold callers with a Nominated Neighbour Scheme that deters unexpected visitors and keeps residents safe within their own homes. Nottinghamshire County Council’s Trading Standards, Rushcliffe Borough Council, officers from Nottinghamshire Police … [Read more...]