Summer is just around the corner, and we all need to ensure that young people stay safe in and around the lakes and rivers in the area.

Please advise family members, friends about the dangers of swimming in open water of lakes and rivers.

For full information read the Water Safety Code at the Royal Life Saving Society, at ww.rlss.org.uk

Sent on behalf of Northamptonshire Rural Action Group

We are pleased to forward you Northamptonshire's first Rural Matters Newsletter a partnership newsletter for residents and businesses in rural communities. We hope you find the contents informative and please feel free to circulate to your friends and family who may have an interest in rural matters.

IF YOU'RE NOT SURE DON'T OPEN THE DOOR.

TOP 5 TIPS TO TAKE A STAND AGAINST DOOR STEP SCAMS

1. Use a door chain to check who's calling.
2. Don't trade on the door step.
3. Ask a trusted friend or family member for advice on reputable traders.
4. Display a "No Cold Calling" sticker outside your door.
5. Always report any suspicious activity.

REMEMBER IF YOU'RE NOT SURE, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR

GET ADVICE AND ALWAYS... Read More »

It's been an eventful week around the town and district, and I have been conscious about social media sites where the content and tone starts to worry me, not least when they may prejudice the natural course of justice, or just promote inaccuracy. My team and I don't come to work to ignore the kind of incidents we joined policing to deal with, and we rely entirely on the actual and virtual community... Read More »

Please see link below:

https://www.northantspcc.org.uk/newsletters/february-2019/detail/

Northamptonshire Police are warning people once again of scammers contacting victims claiming to be from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that trick people into paying bogus debts and taxes using gift cards.

• Fraudsters are contacting the elderly and vulnerable claiming to be from HM Revenue & Customs.
• Victims are being told they have arrest warrants, outstanding debts or unpaid taxes in their name.... Read More »

Northamptonshire Police is issuing safety advice to the public as the days get shorter and the nights get darker.

Crime Prevention Team Leader, Paul Golley said: "Darkness really is a criminal's best friend and I would strongly encourage the public to arm themselves with the safety tips below in order to best prevent themselves from becoming a victim of crime during the darker nights.

"I know we all... Read More »