Many people work hard to pay their taxes, so it’s a gross injustice that fraudsters are shamefully taking advantage of measures set up to help people during the lockdown

An an initiative between government and the independent charity Crimestoppers, the public can now call a new COVID Fraud Hotline (0800 587 5030) anonymously and free of charge to report suspected fraudulent activity. Over 150 COVID support schemes have been introduced by the government to help those struggling financially, but a minority of individuals have […]

A “lockdown pooch” that came into the RSPCA’s care during the first full day of Wales’ national lockdown is looking to end 2020 on a high note with a loving new forever home.

Shadow, a Staffordshire bull terrier crossbreed, came into the care of the Newport centre on 24 March – from the Cwmbran area. He was very underweight, but his welfare has improved markedly in the RSPCA’s care. It is now hoped Shadow’s year can end on a “positive note” Three-year-old Shadow is on a behaviour plan […]

Statements from Chief Constable Kier Pritchard and Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson below following the retirement of Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey

Statements from Chief Constable Kier Pritchard and Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson below following the retirement of Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey.Statement from Chief Constable Kier Pritchard:“I have known and respected Nick for many years as a dedicated colleague and detective.“Understandably, Nick and his family’s lives was turned upside down following […]

A Care home in the heart of Hampshire has spoken out after 35 Covid-19 tests were prepared for the laboratory but the courier service did not show up to transport the 35 tests, meaning they were to be disposed of

  The Brakenlea Care Home, owned by Brookvale Healthcare is located in Pearson Lane, Shawford, near Winchester and accommodates 25 residents in 25 single rooms. The care home have previously experienced problems with the Randox Covid-19 Test kits costing the taxpayer £120.00 Each supplied by the government. Randox sent a faulty batch in May that […]