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That extra look that could save a life

Take that extra look, don’t take that risk – it could save a life. These are the simple steps Hampshire Constabulary are urging drivers and riders to take this summer to help reduce the number of motorcyclists killed. Bikers make up just one per cent of total traffic on county roads, yet

Summer drink and drug drive operation

"Too many people are still taking the risk to drink and drug drive and that is simply unacceptable" – Superintendent Simon Dodds. Every year in June, both Hampshire and Thames Valley Police align their Roads Policing Units (RPU) to support the National Police Chief Council’s anti-drink drive campaign. The message to motorists

Summer drink and drug drive operation

"Too many people are still taking the risk to drink and drug drive and that is simply unacceptable" – Superintendent Simon Dodds. Every year in June, both Hampshire and Thames Valley Police align their Roads Policing Units (RPU) to support the National Police Chief Council’s anti-drink drive campaign. The message to motorists

CCTV appeal following Gosport knifepoint robbery

Hampshire Constabulary are investigating a knifepoint robbery at Elly’s Wine Store on St Nicholas Avenue in Gosport on Monday 22nd May. At 9:35pm a man entered the store with his face covered and threatened a member of staff with a knife. The man stole over £300 from them before leaving the shop and running

CCTV appeal following Gosport knifepoint robbery

Hampshire Constabulary are investigating a knifepoint robbery at Elly’s Wine Store on St Nicholas Avenue in Gosport on Monday 22nd May. At 9:35pm a man entered the store with his face covered and threatened a member of staff with a knife. The man stole over £300 from them before leaving the shop and running

Action Fraud Scammer Alert – Microsoft

Action Fraud has received the first reports of Tech-Support scammers claiming to be from Microsoft who are taking advantage of the global WannaCry ransomware attack. One victim fell for the scam after calling a ‘help’ number advertised on a pop up window. The window which wouldn’t close said the victim had

Action Fraud Scammer Alert – Microsoft

Action Fraud has received the first reports of Tech-Support scammers claiming to be from Microsoft who are taking advantage of the global WannaCry ransomware attack. One victim fell for the scam after calling a ‘help’ number advertised on a pop up window. The window which wouldn’t close said the victim had

Van targeted by arsonists

Fire services were deployed in Gosport on Monday night, after a transit van was found on fire in Grange Lane. It is believed that the incident – which emergency services attended to at 8.30pm was an arson attack. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.