Climbing Scafell Pike to raise fund for injured emergency service personnel Wednesday, 12 January, 2022 DONATE NOW Rising 3,209ft about sea level, Scafell Pike is England's highest mountain. The summit was donated to the National Trust by Lord Leconfield "in perpetual memory of the men of the Lake District who fell for God and King, for freedom peace and right in the Great War". As a natural war memorial, what better place to support the work of Pilgrim Bandits. This small charity was set up in 2007... Local News
Thames Valley Police rated ‘Good’ by Inspectorate 27th September 2019 Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has rated Thames Valley Police as ‘Good’ for Effectiveness, Efficiency and... Local News
GPS tagging to be used as bail condition 25th September 2019 From 1 October the Courts will be able to utilise a GPS tag system when bailing suspects from court. The scheme supported by the Ministry of Justice will allow... Local News
Voluntary and community organisations recognised at special presentation ceremony 23rd September 2019 Twenty two voluntary and community organisations were recognised on Friday at an event which was held in recognition of £106,000 being awarded to good causes... Local News
Police & Crime Bulletin for September 2019 16th September 2019 Rehabilitating our criminal justice system Confidence matters. Not just in the sense of good PR, or a nice warm feeling inside, it actually matters. Thankfully... Local NewsReports
Is rural crime a special case? 13th September 2019 There is no special case for policing in rural communities. Not because these communities are valued any less, but because every community should be valued... Local NewsOpinions
Rehabilitating our criminal justice system 13th September 2019 Confidence matters. Not just in the sense of good PR, or a nice warm feeling inside, it actually matters. Thankfully, most people have very little or no contact... Opinions
Extra funding announced for police officer recruitment 6th September 2019 The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley has welcomed yesterday’s (5/9) announcement of a national campaign to recruit 20,000 new police... Local News
Not "them", "us". 2nd September 2019 In 2016 I voted to leave the European Union. I am also a father, a husband, a rugby fan, a cricket follower, a dog lover, a Conservative councillor and a... Opinions
Cash seized from criminals goes to good causes 21st August 2019 The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley, Anthony Stansfeld, and Chief Constable, John Campbell, have awarded voluntary and community... Local News