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Winter News Archive.....
BOGUS OFFICIAL ALERT
BOGUS OFFICIAL ALERT
Northumbria Police are urging householders to be on the alert after numerous reports of bogus officials across the force area. Callers claiming to be 'from the waterboard' are targeting householders asking to come into their homes. Police today repeated advice not to let anyone into their home unless they can prove they are acting in an official capacity and urged householders to use Northumbrian Water's password scheme.
Northumbria Police Detective Chief Inspector Tim Walker said: "We believe bogus callers are taking advantage of the recent bad weather by asking to check people's water supplies as a way of conning their way into homes.”I must repeat our advice - never allow anyone into your home unless you are happy they are who they claim to be.”And don't forget that just because a caller says they’re from your water or gas company, the council, or even the police, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are. "And I would particularly appeal to elderly people not to think it is impolite to ask callers for identification and arrange an appointment, possibly when a neighbour or family member can be present. "If workmen arrive and say your property needs repairing our advice is to tell them you already have someone who does your work. And only use reputable workmen recommended by family and friends, or those who have worked satisfactorily for you before. "Genuine officials or tradesman will not mind showing you identification and this could help you avoid needless heartache. "I would also ask people to be good neighbours and watch out for people targeting homes in your street."
Northumbrian Water have a password scheme so customers can be sure officials are genuine. Cara Hall, from Northumbrian Water, explained: “Northumbrian Water will not need access into customers’ homes to check for frozen pipes unless a customer has contacted us and requested an appointment for us to check their pipes and water supply. “We ask people to please listen to the advice of the police and to be extra vigilant before letting anyone into their home. “Our customers can register a password for extra peace of mind by ringing 0845 717 1100 or logging onto www.nwl.co.uk – anyone from Northumbrian Water who needs access into a property will know this word.”
On Monday a man claiming to be from the waterboard targeted householders from Gateshead. And on Tuesday a man offering to carry out repairs conned an elderly woman into removing money from her bank account to pay him, then on Wednesday men claiming to be from the waterboard called at houses in Sunderland, North and South Tyneside and Gateshead.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 03456 043043 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
What you can do:
• Always check someone’s identity even if you’re expecting someone to call - ask for an identity card, a letter confirming the date and work being carried out or a password previously agreed with the utility supplier which the caller has to repeat
• Don’t let visitors who are in a hurry, pressurise or confuse you - ask unannounced visitors to wait outside while you confirm who they are, genuine visitors won’t mind waiting
• Never use a telephone number given by the visitor - find the number in your telephone directory
• If you need to leave a caller standing outside while you collect something indoors, close the door and lock it
• Just because a caller says they’re from your Water, Electric, Gas Company, the council, or even the police, doesn’t necessarily mean they are.
Donaldsons Lodge Chapel
Due to the difficulty of finding people willing to give talks and presentations to the Good Neighbours Group at the Chapel, the
organising committee have decided that the usual fortnightly gathering will stop.
The Coffee Mornings will remain, but on a monthly basis, and will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. The first of these will be on Wednesday morning 26th January. All are welcome to this friendly informal group.
The Myths and Mysteries of The Battle of Flodden
History Talks
The Myths and Mysteries of The Battle of Flodden
A Talk by Clive Hallam-Baker (Remembering Flodden Project)
to be held on Wednesday, 2nd February 2011, At Bowsden Village Hall
At 7.30pm
No admission charge, but donations towards the upkeep of the Village Hall would be welcomed.
Beware of Council Tax scams
Important Alerts and Reminders
Beware of Council Tax Scams
18 Feb 2011
Northumberland residents are being asked to be on their guard as fraudsters are still contacting the public with the promise of a council tax refund.
A Northumberland resident was telephoned recently where the caller stated they were from the Great Britain Council Tax Office based at 5 Regent Street, London. The resident was informed they had been randomly selected for a loyal payment of council tax and were due a refund.
This is a scam as the Great Britain Council Tax office does not exist. If you receive a telephone call claiming you are due a council tax refund do not give them any details and end the call immediately.
Issued by Northumberland County Council
The Mobile Library will call at the following venues three-weekly from:
The Mobile Library will call at the following venues three-weekly from: WMA12 Route - Tuesday, 16th February
WMA11 Route - Monday, 15th February
WMA 3 Route - Thursday, 25th February | WMA12 | Kirknewton Manse | 9.30 | 9.40 | 10 | | WMA12 | KirknewtonStation House | 10.00 | 10.10 | 10 | | WMA12 | Kilham Cottages | 10.20 | 10.30 | 10 | | WMA12 | Kilham Crossing | 10.50 | 11.00 | 50 | | WMA12 | Howtel | 11.10 | 11.20 | 10 | | WMA12 | Lunch | | | | | WMA12 | Mindrum OldSchool | 12.40 | 12.50 | 10 | | WMA12 | Mindrum Station | 12.55 | 13.05 | 50 | | WMA12 | Shotton | 13.20 | 13.30 | 10 | | WMA12 | Harelaw | 13.35 | 13.45 | 10 | | WMA12 | Mindrum Farm | 14.00 | 14.10 | 10 | | WMA12 | Mindrum Cottages | 14.20 | 14.30 | 10 | | WMA12 | Howburn | 14.40 | 14.50 | 10 | | WMA12 | Carham | 15.20 | 15.30 | 10 | | WMA12 | Carham Hall | 15.35 | 15.50 | 15 | | WMA12 | Wark | 16.00 | 16.30 | 30 | | WMA12 | LearmouthBungalow | 16.40 | 16.50 | 10 | | WMA12 | West Learmouth | 16.50 | 16.55 | 15 | | WMA12 | East Learmouth | 17.00 | 17.10 | 10 | | WMA12 | The Hagg | 17.20 | 17.30 | 10 | | WMA12 | Hagg Crossing | 17.35 | 17.45 | 10 | | WMA12 | YeaveringCrossing | 18.00 | 18.15 | 15 |
| WMA3 | Bendor | 9.00 | 9.10 | 10 | | WMA3 | Brick Sheds,Ewart | 9.15 | 9.25 | 10 | | WMA3 | Ewart Steads | 9.30 | 9.40 | 10 | | WMA3 | Cheviot View,Milfield Plain | 9.50 | 10.00 | 10 | | WMA3 | Branxton MoorCottages | 10.25 | 10.35 | 10 | | WMA3 | Moneylaws | 11.05 | 11.20 | 15 | | WMA3 | Barelees FarmCottages | 11.30 | 11.40 | 10 | | WMA3 | Crookham WestField | 11.45 | 11.55 | 10 | | WMA3 | PallinsburnLodge | 11.55 | 12.05 | 10 | | WMA3 | BareleesFarmhouse | 12.10 | 12.20 | 10 | | WMA3 | Lunch | | | | | WMA3 | Donaldsons Lodge | 13.10 | 13.20 | 10 | | WMA3 | Twizel Steads | 13.50 | 14.00 | 10 | | WMA3 | Twizel Red House | 14.10 | 14.15 | 5 | | WMA3 | Tillmouth HomeFarm | 14.15 | 14.20 | 5 | | WMA3 | New Etal | 14.30 | 14.40 | 10 | | WMA3 | Branxton(Farmhouse) | 15.30 | 15.40 | 10 | | WMA3 | BranxtonBuildings | 15.45 | 15.55 | 10 | | WMA3 | Branxton | 16.00 | 16.30 | 30 | | WMA3 | Mardon | 16.35 | 16.50 | 15 | | WMA3 | Crookham Village | 17.00 | 17.30 | 20 | | WMA3 | Heatherslaw 1 | 17.50 | 18.00 | 10 | | | | | | | | WMA11 | Threerows | 9.30 | 9.40 | 10 | | WMA11 | Milfield Village | 10.00 | 10.45 | 45 | | WMA11 | Milfield School | 10.55 | 11.10 | 15 | | WMA11 | FisherSteads, Crookham | 11.35 | 11.45 | 10 | | WMA11 | Lunch | | | | | WMA11 | Cornhill | 13.00 | 13.40 | 40 | | WMA11 | Cornhill School | 13.50 | 14.15 | 25 | | WMA11 | Cornhill,Station Cottages | 14.20 | 14.30 | 10 | | WMA11 | East Ord 1 | 15.00 | 15.30 | 30 | | WMA11 | EastOrd Roundabout | 15.35 | 15.45 | 10 | | WMA11 | PrioryFarm | 16.00 | 16.10 | 10 | | WMA11 | BillyLaw | 16.15 | 16.25 | 10 | | WMA11 | Unthank | 16.30 | 16.40 | 10 | | WMA11 | OrdHill Cottages | 16.50 | 17.00 | 10 | | | Wooler | | 17.30 | |
Message received 24th February 2010 from Farmwatch (Northumbria Police) and posted by Neighbourhood
There have been two reported thefts of heating fuel within the past week.
• The first was reported at an address near Cornhill on Tweed where over £1000 worth of heating was stolen over a period of time.
• Yesterday 554 litres of Kerosene were stolen in the Embleton area. This occurred during daylight hours and it is believed a large 4 x 4 vehicle was involved due to tracks left at the scene.
• A Black 2 wheeled trailer has been stolen from Allerdean area of Berwick during a 3 week period. It was found that a quantity of wheels were stolen also from a property nearby whilst officers were conducting enquiries with regards the theft of the trailer.
If you have any information about these or any other crimes then please contact the Neighbourhood Policing Team on: 03456 043 043.
Finally, we have had reports of a Blue P Registered Ford Transit Van acting suspiciously in the Bowsden area, again please contact police if you see this or any person or vehicle acting suspiciously, no matter how minor you think it might be, we will always endeavour to trace any such person or vehicle acting suspiciously in our area, even if it turns out to be legitimate
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