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Are you buying a bike for someone this Xmas? Don't forget to mark and register it, buy locks to go with it and make sure there is somewhere at home where it can be locked away securely. Find out more at Bicycle…

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On Friday, 20 November, Sussex Police celebrated an awards evening with its 180 cadets supported by Lord Lieutenant Peter Field, Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne, ACC Robin Smith, Chief Superintendent Steve Whitton, Temporary Chief Superintendent Di Roskilly and Superintendent James Collis…

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You'd be surprised at how many risks are associated with ATMs. You can use them safely, but always be aware of who's around you and look out for things that have been attached to them. To find out more take a look at Taking Care at…

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Thanks to Nuneaton and Bedworth Neighbourhood Watch Association for bringing my attention to this short You Tube video by the Information Commissioner's Office that explains why you get so many unwanted and nuisance telephone calls. The Data Cycle:…

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Thank you to Imaan Williams of Neighbourhood Watch Hide Tower Scheme (Westminster) for sending me the following information. The link below to Buy-a-Gift's ‘How to trust a website' is very useful. This is what she sent out...... Dear All 1)The folk at “buyagift”, well-known for…

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Message from Action Fraud There has been a recent series of incidents whereby fraudsters either phone or attend the home address of elderly members of the public, claiming to be police officers. The fake officer/s will claim that they are investigating a fraud which they believe the elderly person…

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