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Warning issued following recent reports of courier fraud in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

Police are urging residents in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to remain vigilant following six reports of courier fraud since January – with one woman losing almost £17,000. This type of fraud typically sees a victim receive an unexpected call from someone who pretends to be a police officer, a

Let’s Talk initiative

Hampshire Constabulary have launched their Let’s Talk initiative, a new community survey initiative that aims to help them understand the needs of the local communities and enables you to share any concerns you have. To do this they will be both knocking on doors in local communities to speak with local

A man has been jailed for Class A drugs supply offences in Gosport

Antonio Panayi, aged 31, was arrested at Gosport ferry terminal on the evening of Wednesday 25 October 2023. Police were already present at the terminal as they were in the middle of conducting a knife arch operation.  At around 8.30pm, Panayi alighted the ferry and began walking up the pontoon. Upon

Police appeal for information in relation to kidnapping and related road traffic incident

Officers investigating a reported kidnapping and road traffic incident, believed to be linked, in Gosport on Saturday 6 January are appealing to the public for information. Police were called at 11.04pm to a report of a collision involving two vehicles. It was reported that a white Ford Focus had collided with

The Borough of Gosport Hardway Green Public Spaces Protection Order

The Council is consulting on The Borough of Gosport Hardway Green Public Spaces Protection Order, please click here to complete the survey (link to SurveyMonkey).  The consultation closes at midday on Tuesday 2nd January 2024. Hard copies of the survey are available upon request please email Communitysafety@gosport.gov.uk, telephone 02392

Creating a smokefree generation and tackling youth vaping: your views

This consultation asks questions on proposed action the UK Government and devolved administrations will take to protect future generations from the harms of smoking, by creating the first smokefree generation. It also asks about proposals to crack down on youth vaping and ensure the law is enforced. The proposed actions

Have your say on what you pay for policing

Message from Donna Jones – Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight  This survey is to gather your views on whether there should be an increase in the level of council tax which you pay in support of policing, to ensure continued investment in Hampshire and Isle

Warm & Welcome event, Gosport Discovery Centre on Friday 3rd November

Hampshire Library Service are working together with Connect4Communities to provide signposting and support for members of the community struggling with the cost-of-living crisis at the Warm & Welcome event at Gosport Discovery Centre on Friday 3rd November 2023 from 11am to 2pm. Local organisations and services will be at the event

Spot the signs – Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery is happening, together we can stop it. What is Modern Slavery? Someone is in slavery if they are: Forced to work Owned or controlled by an ‘employer’ Dehumanised / treated as a commodity or property Have restrictions place on their freedom of movement If you need help, advice or information about any modern slavery issues

Sign up to Hampshire Alert

Hampshire Alert is a free messaging service that allows Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, Neighbourhood Watch and other partner organisations keep you informed about issues in your area that are relevant to you. Once signed up you’ll receive messages about crime, witness appeals and general policing activity and issues in