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Nottingham Knockers

A great deal of people, especially the lone elderly, do not like opening their front door to be face to face with a young man selling what most households already have in their possession. If anything, the Nottingham Knocker call is more akin to menacing begging based on some of the Facebook posts regarding this activity. Often, a Facebook post raises the alarm for locals so that they can be more wary of opening the door. Stickers on doors stating 'No doorstep Selling Zone' do not deter these people. Most of the time the Facebook alarm is too late and so a simple Whatsapp group for an instant alert would work better. A simple statement of Road and Village will quickly highlight where these activities are taking place.
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Theft from motor vehicles crime prevention

 

We have recently seen an increase in theft from motor vehicles in the area

 

Offenders have primarily been targeting cars parked up in public places, which is likely linked to lots of people being outside and enjoying the lovely weather.

 

We hope you can continue to do so while keeping your belongings safe from car thieves, remember:

 

• Always lock your car when you leave it unattended with no exceptions, make sure to double check it is locked rather than just trusting the lock button
• Make sure windows and sunroofs are closed, leaving them open even slightly risks a thief finding a way to unlock the car or fish items out of your vehicle
• Avoid leaving valuables or important items in your car and if you must, make sure they are out of sight. It is not just tech devices and loose coins that are at risk, many items could be of interest to opportunistic thieves if it means quick money for them.

 

Report a theft from motor vehicle as soon as possible via 101 or via Home | Thames Valley Police💻

 

999 if the crime is in progress or in an emergency

 

What's happening in your area?

 

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Neighbourhood Watch Our News for July 2026 is here!

 

The national charity for the NHW Movement is seeking new trustees – could you be one of them?

 

Neighbourhood Watch Network, the national charity supporting the Neighbourhood Watch movement across England and Wales, is seeking new trustees to join our Board.

 

As a trustee, you'll help shape the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring we continue to support safer, stronger and more connected communities. It's a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference while developing your leadership and governance experience.

 

We're looking for people who share our values, are passionate about community safety, and can commit around 10 hours a month. Previous trustee experience isn't essential—we welcome first-time trustees and are keen to build a diverse Board that reflects the communities we serve.

 

If you're interested in learning more, we'd be delighted to arrange an informal conversation with one of our current trustees before you apply.

 

Applications close on Friday 31 July.

 

To find out more, please read our information guide attached to this message and if you feel that this could be a good fit for you, then please submit your application, by visiting our CharityJob listing.

 

 

Thank you for considering this opportunity to help shape the future of Neighbourhood Watch.

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t pay the ransom

 

Warning to organisations to protect themselves from ransomware

 

Businesses are being warned about ransomware attacks and how to report them, as new figures reveal 323 companies were targeted last year, equating to more than 26 attacks each month.

 

Data from Report Fraud reveals that 323 organisations reported a ransomware attack between April 2025 and March 2026. Of the reports received, more than 50 per cent were from Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) (175 reports).

 

Ransomware remains one of the biggest threats to businesses and organisations across the UK. As part of a campaign launching today (29 June 2026), Report Fraud is urging everyone to protect themselves and their businesses from the active threat of ransomware attacks, especially SMEs. The campaign also highlights how important it is to report when an organisation is attacked by cyber criminals.

 

Analysis shows that reports made where the sector of the organisation was listed, the manufacturing industry (42 reports), scientific and technical sector (21 reports) and education sector (19 reports) have all been impacted.

 

How does it work?

 

A ransomware attack happens when cyber criminals, who are part of an organised crime group, find a vulnerability in a company’s network to gain access, then establish control and plant malware into the company’s encryption software. The malware planted is designed to prevent a person or business from accessing a device and the data stored on it.

 

Once the malware is activated, it locks devices and access to data across the company’s network and the cyber criminals behind the attack will then demand a ransom via an onscreen notification in exchange to decrypt the files or data held. The cyber criminals will often use an untraceable payment method, likely using a cryptocurrency.

 

What to do if you’re under a ransomware attack

 

• If you are a small or medium sized enterprise currently experiencing a ransomware attack, you should report it immediately by calling Report Fraud on 0300 123 2040. Report Fraud has a 24/7 phone line dedicated for businesses, charities or organisations who are under a cyber attack.
• Do not pay the ransom. The National Cyber Security Centre and UK law enforcement do not encourage, endorse or condone the payment of ransom demands. There is no guarantee that access can be regained to data held and devices could still be infected.

 

Take the right steps to ensure your organisation is protected against ransomware by looking at the advice and guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre: ncsc.gov.uk/ransomware.

 

Businesses and organisations can also ensure they are protected against the most common cyber threats using further resources from the National Cyber Security Centre:

Cyber Action Toolkit

 

Cyber Essential

 

Do you want to support Report Fraud Ransomware campaign?

 

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