Latest news
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Award-winning author’s powerful vaping dangers animation for Warwickshire
A compelling animation titled ‘Vaping Scars’, written by award-winning author Christina Gabbitas, is being used to raise awareness among young people of the dangers of illegal vapes and exploitation.
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Warwickshire unites for ASB Awareness Week: Keeping communities and businesses safe
ASB Awareness Week, which runs from 30 June until 6 July, is a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about anti-social behaviour (ASB) and encouraging communities to take action.
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Cheers! Top Warwick district pubs and venues celebrated at Best Bar None Awards ceremony
Bars and pubs in Leamington Spa and Warwick have received accreditation and won awards in recognition of their track record on safety, training, management, and customer service.
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Warwickshire marks National Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month with community events
A series of free community roadshow events are being held in Warwickshire in June to mark national Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller (GRT) History Month.
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School pupil’s winning penguin poem teaches safer internet advice
The winner of a Warwickshire primary school competition to find the best poem about staying safe online has been announced by Warwickshire County Council’s Community Safety team.
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Building suppliers are warned: it’s not just residents losing out to rogue traders
Warwickshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service is warning suppliers of building materials that they are also at risk of falling victim to rogue traders.
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Rogue builder pleads guilty to defrauding Leamington Spa resident
A rogue builder who took advantage of a Leamington Spa resident has pleaded guilty to fraud following a successful investigation and prosecution by Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards.
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Stratford businesses fail in operation to check underage sales of vapes
Businesses in Stratford-upon-Avon have failed test purchases of vapes by young people in a joint operation between Warwickshire Trading Standards and Warwickshire Police.
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Knife Crime Awareness Week: VR knife crime awareness sessions make an impact with Warwickshire’s young people
As this year’s Knife Crime Awareness Week highlights the issue, schools, colleges and youth clubs have praised the VR sessions that are highlighting the real-life consequences of carrying a knife.
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Retailers be aware: Disposable vapes are banned from 1st June
Warwickshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service is advising retailers to act now in advance of the ban on the sale of disposable vapes that comes into force next month.
