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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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Road Safety

 

We would now like to share our next Quarterly reports of road safety statistics with you. This is Quarter 4, October - December 2025

We prioritise enforcement and education for drink and drug driving, the non wearing of seatbelts, excessive speed, careless driving and driving whilst distracted.

We create reports on a quarterly basis to share with our policing teams and partner agencies.

We are sharing the reports with you as you have expressed via Thames Valley Alerts that you are interested or concerned with Road Safety and speeding.

Community Speedwatch is an educational scheme run by our local volunteers.

The figures for the Mobile Camera enforcement are from our dedicated Safer roads police staff and the Fixed penalty notices are from any Officer on patrol dealing with a motorist.

 

Reports for the Buckinghamshire area here

 

Spike in criminals gaining unauthorised access to retailer accounts

 

Report Fraud is urging online shoppers to stay alert for unusual activity on their accounts following a rise in criminals gaining access to buy expensive goods.

 

Recent reporting highlights Argos as a key trend in this activity. Report Fraud has seen a significant increase in cases mentioning the retailer, reflecting how criminals are targeting well-known brands. Argos is actively working with authorities and its customers to identify suspicious activity and strengthen safeguards.

 

Criminals are using login details obtained from data breaches to gain unauthorised access to retailer accounts. This is possible due to the practice of reusing the same password across multiple online accounts. Once they have control of the account, criminals will place online orders and then collect the good in-person at a physical store. In some instances, the goods are paid for using payment details not connected to the victim of the compromised account.

 

These fraudulent orders are frequently fulfilled through ‘click and collect’, allowing offenders to retrieve goods in person.

 

In May, Report Fraud received 652 reports which mention Argos, a 323 per cent increase compared to April, when 154 reports mentioning the retailer were made. Since the start of 2026, there have been 1,175 reports mentioning the retailer, with May seeing the highest number to date.

 

Argos has been contacting customers who may have been affected and continues to work closely with partners and shoppers to help protect accounts and prevent further incidents.

 

How can you protect yourself?

 

All shoppers with any retailer should take measures to protect their online account. Here is what you can do:

 

• Reset passwords: if you noticed any unauthorised activity on an online account, you should change your password immediately. You should also do this for any accounts that use the same password. A good way to make sure your passwords are secure and strong is to combine 3 random words to create a unique password. You should opt for a passkey if you can.

 

• Enable 2SV: whenever available, protect your online accounts by enabling 2-step verification (2SV).

 

• Shopping online: if you decide to create an account for the store you’re buying from, don’t allow them to store your bank details for future purchases.

 

If you have been a victim of fraud, you should tell Report Fraud by reporting it on the website at reportfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040. Or if you live in Scotland, call 101.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smarter parking enforcement service launches across Bucks
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Buckinghamshire Council’s new civil parking enforcement service has launched today (1 June 2026), with APCOA Parking (UK) Limited now delivering operations across the county.

The move supports the council’s Parking Strategy and will deliver a more reliable, consistent service that helps keep streets safe and accessible for residents, businesses and visitors.

Under the new arrangements, APCOA will run an intelligence-led service, with Civil Enforcement Officers deployed where they are most needed and guided by an Enforcement Plan that sets minimum service levels seven days a week. The service combines experienced officers with modern technology to improve coverage and ensure a more responsive approach to local parking issues.

Residents can expect a fully resourced operation designed to respond to local need, with a more visible presence of enforcement officers in areas where parking concerns are most frequently raised, including around schools, town centres and residential streets.

The enforcement rules themselves remain unchanged. The new model focuses on improving consistency, supporting compliance and helping communities tackle ongoing parking pressures.

The council continues to work with local communities, schools and businesses to promote responsible parking and raise awareness of the importance of complying with existing regulations.

Residents can find out more or report parking concerns on the council’s website.