Tag Archives: Police

Bike Thefts

Caroline Peacock writes: “Dear friends, I have received a Police message about a recent upsurge in bike thefts.  It has come to me from a Councillor in the Darlington area, where apparently the problem is acute, but the advice it … Continue reading

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Help spot and stop fraudsters

We need your help to spot and stop fraudsters. Fraudsters target people in many ways: • Through unexpected calls, letters or texts, • Via pushy sales techniques, • Demanding money up-­front, • Asking for personal information.

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New Police non-emergency number

Caroline Peacock writes: “You may have heard or seen a media announcement about this new non-emergency Police number already, perhaps.

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Robbery in Hamsterley

Caroline Peacock writes: “Some of you will already know that there was an attempted burglary at Saunders Avenue during the weekend of 4/5th December, reported on page 8 of the current issue of the Teesdale Mercury.

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Warning – a new credit card scam

Caroline Peacock writes: “The Durham branch of the National Association of Retired Police Officers is circulating this advice about a current credit-card scam.”

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Durham Police Authority public consultation on the future of local policing

Caroline Peacock, Clerk to the Parish Council, writes: I have received the following message from Steve Ragg at The County Durham Association of Local Councils (CDALC).  In principle the views of all local residents are being sought. I have also … Continue reading

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