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22nd April 2025

We are appealing for your help following the theft of Brian James Boater Trailer Type A4 Twin axel 1600 carrying capacity, silver galv four wheel. a4-1600b stencilled on side of trailer .

The trailer was stolen between 16th March 2025 14:00hrs and 1st April 2025 00:01 hrs, from Chelmarsh Sailing Club.

We would like to hear from you if you witnessed this incident or may have any doorbell camera footage available.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC 21211 Reynolds at emma.reynolds@westmercia.police.uk with reference 00156_i_17042025

Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name, and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.

There are ways you can protect your vehicle from criminals – please follow this link for advice Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | West Mercia Police

Thank you for your help.

Kind regards

PCSO Fletcher

Digital Driving Information

16th April 2025

Did you know? West Mercia Police Road Safety Team have access to a great range of free road safety magazines online, each one targeted at a specific road user group. Each one contains practical tips, road safety advice and money-saving hints so why not take a look. Feel free to share these links with others too.

Young Driver’s Guide (for learners and new drivers): https://issuu.com/firstcar/docs/young_driver_guide_52575fbc8af5c6

Parent Guide (a guide to helping new drivers): https://issuu.com/firstcar/docs/parent_guide_68fa8ce90dafad

DriveOn (for mature drivers): https://issuu.com/firstcar/docs/driveon_c3c7f993ca39d5

RideOn (for motorcyclists): https://issuu.com/firstcar/docs/rideon_e2df6417b8b4f7

FirstBike (for new/young motorcyclists): https://issuu.com/firstcar/docs/firstbike_aaaa190286f4b3

Ultimate Guide to Cycling: https://issuu.com/firstcar/docs/ultimate_guide_to_cycling_a748751434e0e4

Car Seat Smarter (a guide to safely transporting children): https://issuu.com/firstcar/docs/fc_parents_guide_v4_16pp_issuu_9af9496a9...

SCAM SUBSCRIPTIONS

15th April 2025

Many people are falling victim to fraudulent subscriptions or “Scamscriptions” that they have unwittingly signed up to via fake emails or through tempting “Free Trial” offers of products or software, which are also often falsely endorsed by celebrities without their knowledge.

These subscriptions will seem to be too good to be true with offers of free trials/samples, but these can stop abruptly, but the subscription rolls on and then becomes very difficult to cancel in many cases.

So beware of the following:

Hidden Contract Terms in the small print, so always read these very carefully before committing with a Card payment
Billing descriptions on your bank statements may carry unclear or misleading business names, so may go by unnoticed
You may think you have a free trial period, but a charge is imposed from the start which is difficult to reconcile or dispute with the company which may also be fictitious or uncontactable
Scammers rely on you forgetting to cancel your payments, not noticing small monthly payments from an account or just simply not checking the bank statements at all.
So always;

Check the small print
Look out for negative reviews
Mark your diary with the end of the so called “free period” and cancel if appropriate especially with “free” software offers
Report any suspicious charges to your Card provider as soon as possible to give you a better chance of being able to cancel and recoup any charges

Please feel free to share these messages with any vulnerable friends, relatives or neighbours

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If you’ve fallen for fraud

Report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk

Fake Text messages can be forwarded to 7726 to help phone providers take early action and block numbers that generate spam on their networks. You can also report fraudulent mobile calls by texting 7726 with the word “Call” followed by the fraudster’s phone number.

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.

EASTER BANK HOLIDAY MEDICATION REMINDER

15th April 2025

Health professionals urge: ‘Plan ahead for Easter Bank Holiday’

As the Easter Bank Holiday approaches, health professionals within local community pharmacies and at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are urging people across the county to plan ahead for their medication needs to ensure they have essential prescriptions in time.

With General Practices closed on Good Friday (18 April 2025) and Easter Monday (21 April 2025), it is crucial for patients who rely on repeat prescriptions to order them well in advance and to make sure they have enough to see them through the Easter period.

Running out of vital medication can cause unnecessary health risks and pressure on urgent care services, so patients should be requesting their medication as soon as possible either through their GP practice, the NHS App, or through the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service. You can contact POD by completing this online form, emailing shropshire.pod@nhs.net or calling 03333 583 509.

Although some pharmacies will be closed over the Bank Holiday period, some will remain open to provide expert advice, over-the-counter treatments, and emergency medication where appropriate. To find pharmacy opening times over the Easter Bank Holiday, please visit: https://bit.ly/42otWLE.

Sab Rooprai, Owner and Pharmacist at Conway Pharmacy in Shrewsbury, said: “Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals who can assist with a range of minor ailments, including cold and flu symptoms, stomach upsets, sore throat and earache, as well as rashes and skin conditions.

“Over the Easter Bank Holiday, some pharmacies will remain open, ensuring that people can still access essential healthcare support, consultations and, in some cases, prescribed treatments for many common conditions. If you need advice or treatment over the Bank Holiday, check your local pharmacy’s opening times and pop in to see how we can help.”

For life-threatening emergencies, such as signs of a stroke or heart attack, always call 999 immediately. For non-emergencies, you can contact NHS 111 online or call 111 free from landlines and mobiles

Keeping your home safe!

9th April 2025

We have some top tips to help keep you and your home safe this Summer and deter potential burglars.

During the hot weather people understandably like to have their windows and doors open, however this can make a home more vulnerable to intruders.

Here’s some advice to keep in mind during warmer weather:

Ensure all windows and doors are locked when you leave the house – even if you’re only popping out for a few minutes!
Make sure to lock away ladders at all times
Keep front, patio and back doors closed and locked when you are elsewhere in the house or the garden
Trimming hedges and trees at the front of your property removes opportunities for burglars to hide out of sight
Consider growing prickly hedges or roses around the perimeter of your back garden – these are known as defensive plants and provide a level of deterrence
Installing a dusk to dawn security light (at head height by front and back doors) – this increases levels of surveillance and will deter offenders
Intruder alarm systems and CCTV will improve security – not to be replaced of basic security methods!
Make sure to keep garden sheds and other outbuildings locked at all times
Secure side gates and keep them well maintained with padlocks on
Keep valuables out of sight and away from windows and doors
Lock your bike away in a secure shed or garage
Clear or hide heavy, loose debris from garden areas such as bricks, slabs etc. as these can be used to access your home
The West Mercia Police website offers further Crime Prevention advice:

Crime prevention advice | West Mercia Police

Neighbourhood Watch | West Mercia Police

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