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Oxford Community Information Weekly Newsletter 7-7-24 (searches from social media, the internet and emails) collated and edited by Maggie Lewis Area Representative and Administrator for Oxford Neighbourhood Watch Cyberhood Watch Ambassador for Oxford Committee Member for Thames Valley Neighbourhood Watch Association
This weekly newsletter contains information to share. The information is available in the public domain unless specified. It is meant to be read as a magazine type with contents to choose from or to read in full. Please click on blue links and attachments for further information and images For any comments/information/queries or unsubscribing onw.enquiries@gmail.com NWN Website - to set up a scheme or become a Neighbourhood Watch member please click on this link - https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/joinNW Social Media https://www.facebook.com/groups/1937740226361938 https://www.facebook.com/groups/605172170528080 https://nextdoor.co.uk/g/mypyjh23w/ Thames Valley Appeals/Missing People https://www.facebook.com/groups/851711156124037 https://www.facebook.com/groups/224045570302348 I hope that you find one or more articles are new and interesting in the contents list. Further information can be seen by clicking on the blue links.
CONTENTS NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH 1) Neighbourhood Watch Network newsletter 2) Neighbourhood Watch and Antisocial behaviour OXFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH 1) Antisocial Behaviour POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER (THAMES VALLEY POLICE) 1) Operation Sceptre results 2) This Week THAMES VALLEY POLICE 1) Useful links TVP CHERWELL 1) Bodicote TVP SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE AND VALE OF WHITE HORSE 1) West Way, Botley TVP WEST OXFORDSHIRE 1) Witness appeal TVP OXFORD 1) Good news 2) Stratford Street 3) Iffley Lock 4) Manzil Way NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAMS 1) Rose Hill, Littlemore and Iffley CRIME PREVENTION 1) Malware and Computer Viruses 2) Preventing sexual crimes in the night-time economy 3) Summer Crime Prevention Advice 4) Public wi-fi SCAM AWARENESS 1) Personal fraud and how to prevent it 2) Get Safe Online/ Safer kids 3) Facebook account hacking warning – what you need to know 4) Clone holiday booking websites 5) Parking machine scams CRIME INFORMATION 1) Arrest warrant for man accused of rape 2) Suspicious text messages 3) Tips for making other people feel safer on the streets 4) Oxfordshire Crime statistics 5) Ask for Angela OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 1) The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2) Summer Reading 3) Sorted for September 4) Survey 5) What are Social Tariffs? 6) Childcare Support 7) Funding opportunity OXFORD CITY COUNCIL 1) Plastic Free July 2) Recruitment Roadshow OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES 1) Queen Street Resurfacing Reminder GENERAL INFORMATION 1) General Election Results 2) Oxford Lives: Real lives, real people 3) Food Alerts 4) Cats Protection 5) Population overview 6) Product Recalls 7) Which foods can you safely eat when they go out of date? 8) Oxford Bus Company Updates 9) Network Rail 10) A34 weekend closure 11) July calendar
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK
https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/2024-07/Our%20News%20July%202024.pdf 2) Neighbourhood Watch and Anti-social behaviour CEO of NWN, John Hayward-Cripps presented NW and ASB at the Resolve summit https://www.resolveuk.org.uk/resolve-summit-2024 Scroll down for Webinar 3 ‘Let’s Talk ASB' 1) Antisocial Behaviour summit I attended the Resolve ASB summit daily webinars -all recordings on https://www.resolveuk.org.uk/resolve-summit-2024 Included:
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER (THAMES VALLEY POLICE) 1) Operation Sceptre results
https://matthewbarber.co.uk/news/avc5uppqcj57nw2sgtprvsrh6rcdme?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign 2) This Week  THAMES VALLEY POLICE 1) Useful links These are useful links that you may want to keep for the future
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/ro/report/ TVP CHERWELL 1) Bodicote The incident occurred at around 5.45pm yesterday (5/7) on Broad Gap. The offender exposed himself and performed an inappropriate act. Investigating officer PC Bleu Campbell, said: “We would like to appeal to anybody who recognises the man in this image to please get in touch as he may have vital information about this incident. “You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43240263030. “Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”  TVP SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE AND VALE OF WHITE HORSE 1) West Way, Botley We’re releasing an image of an individual that officers would like to speak with in relation to a few shoplifting incidents in Botley, Oxford. The male has entered a shop and stole various products.
Anyone who recognises this male please call 101 or report online, quoting reference 43240255746.  TVP WEST OXFORDSHIRE 1) Witness Appeal We are appealing for witnesses, or anyone who may hold dash cam footage of a single vehicle RTC that occurred on Shipton Road between Shipton-Under-Wychwood and Ascott-Under-Wychwood yesterday, Saturday 29th June. The incident occurred at approximately 1500hrs, whereby a Ford Grand C-Max in Black veered off the road and collided with a tree. Anyone with information or footage should call 101, or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240307540 TVP OXFORD 1) Good news Rahyma from the Bicester area is no longer missing. Images deleted. 2) Stratford Street Thames Valley Police are releasing images of two individuals who could have important information relating to a theft in Oxford. The incident occurred at 2.30pm on Thursday 23 May on Stratford Street, off Iffley Road, where an individual has locked their bike up for half an hour, and in this time, the lock was sawn off and the bike was stolen. The stolen bike was a three wheeled electric cargo bike with a cargo box on the front. Staff investigator Susan Glass said: “We are appealing to anyone who may recognise these individuals in the image to get in touch as they may have vital information about this incident. “You can contact police by calling 101 or online quoting reference 43240286919. “Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.” 
3) Iffley Lock We are appealing for a specific witness following an assault at Iffley Lock. On 2 June at around 8.13pm, a man was assaulted after he asked the offender to put his dogs on a lead. Someone recorded the incident and we would like to speak to them in case they have captured something that could assist our investigation. If you believe this was you, please call 101 or report online quoting 43240257706. 4) Manzil Way Officers investigating an attempted murder in Manzil Way, Oxford, on 13 March this year, have charged a second man. Shahroz Ali Khan, aged 24, of Mortimer Road, Oxford, was charged today (3/7) with one count of conspiracy to commit murder. Khan has also been charged with one count of money laundering under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Khan was arrested on 2/7 and is due to appear before Oxford Magistrates’ Court 3/7. The charges relate to an incident in the evening of 13 March in Manzil Way in which a man aged in his forties was assaulted. He suffered serious injuries, which required hospital treatment, but he has since been discharged.
NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAMS 1) Rose Hill, Littlemore and Iffley
Following reports of ongoing Anti-Social Behaviour and disorder at an address in Barberi Close Littlemore. The Rose Hill, Littlemore and Iffley Neighbourhood Police Team have obtained a closure order on Monday 1st July 2024. A closure order gives a power to close a property completely or partially and to prevent access by any persons – even those with rights of abode or ownership. A closure order comes into force immediately after the court makes the order and will be valid for a period of 3 months. We would like to thank the community in reporting the issues and we encourage the community to continue reporting any Anti-Social Behaviour. CRIME PREVENTION 1) Malware and Computer Viruses Software that’s been made by someone so that your computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone doesn’t work as it’s supposed to. In some cases it also collects information or data saved on your device, and passes it on. It’s also known as ransomware, viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, adware, scareware and crimeware. Protect yourself Make sure your computer has a firewall and reputable anti-virus software. Without these, your computer has no defence to block infections. Take care downloading files. If you don’t know someone who’s sent you an email with an attachment, or you’re not sure about a website offering a file to download, don’t do it out of curiosity. Browse safely on the web. Get to know the risks and use the same level of caution as you would in the real world; don’t automatically trust something unfamiliar. Spot the signs You’re being offered or told to download something from a website that you haven’t visited before and doesn’t look legitimate, or from a stranger who’s sent you an email. Your internet connection or the computer’s general performance suddenly becomes very slow, you can’t access files or programs, or you’re unable to log in at all. There are signs other people have accessed password-protected accounts, or your bank statements shows things you’ve bought or withdrawals you can’t remember making. How it happens There are many different types of malware or computer viruses that do different things. A lot of infections are designed to either steal personal information you’ve stored on your computer and pass it back to the virus creator so they can steal your identity. If you’ve saved online banking information, they could use it to log in themselves and empty your account. Alternatively they may trick you into visiting a fake banking website to steal your details. In some cases, ransomware is designed to deny you access to your files unless you pay a fee. Malware gets on to your computer by adding a file from somewhere like an external hard drive, or more commonly by downloading a file when you’re connected to the internet. You may not know your computer has a virus straight away; it can carry out what it’s programmed to do without any visible signs. The virus may use spyware, which tracks your browsing history to gather information about your online shopping and banking, or keylogging, which can detect the exact letters or numbers you type on your device’s keyboard, stealing usernames and passwords as well as debit or credit card numbers. Some malware, called scareware, poses as a genuine anti-virus software download, or will tell you to install an urgent-sounding update to keep a virus off your computer. How to report it Report it online to Action Fraud using a different computer to the one that you think is infected, or call 0300 123 2040. Tell your bank if you think your details have been found by someone else. 2) Preventing sexual crimes in the night-time economy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVL9BWA4V9I 3) Summer Crime Prevention Advice Burglars often look for homes with windows or doors left open or with vulnerable features that they can exploit.
4) Public wi-fi Public wi-fi hotspots are undeniably convenient when your mobile network lets you down, but it's important to exercise caution and run some checks before you get connected. Stay secure when using public wi-fi
Not all public wi-fi hotspots are equal – some are safe, while others might be designed to trick you into connecting and handing over information without realising.
Websites that use HTTPS provide improved security compared to those that don't.
Keeping your gadgets updated will protect them against weaknesses that hackers can take advantage of.
Stop your device from automatically connecting to potentially unsafe networks without your knowledge.
Avoid unintentionally connecting to a problematic wi-fi hotspot by removing it from your device's network list.
This makes your online accounts more secure by requiring a second form of verification – a pain for hackers who might have gathered details from an unsecured wi-fi hotspot or a wider data leak.
Level up your defences against unsecured wi-fi networks.
VPNs are used to keep some parts of your online activity private. Simply put, they make it harder for hackers to intercept and read your data. They are not for everyone, though. SCAM AWARENESS 1) Personal fraud and how to prevent it Fraud is when a person lies to you, or ‘scams’ you, to gain an advantage, such as taking your money or learning private information about you. This could be via email, text, phone or in person, either on the street or on your doorstep. Some adults may be especially vulnerable to fraud and financial abuse. If you’re concerned about someone you know, contact your local social services and ask for Adult Social Care. With a little knowledge you can protect yourself from fraudsters too:
For more information and help and to report fraud, go to Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre. Ten golden rules to prevent fraud Remember these ten golden rules to help you prevent fraud and beat the scammers.
Get help or report a scamIf you think you’ve uncovered a scam, been targeted by a scam or fallen victim to fraudsters, contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or at Action Fraud. Call 101 if you know the suspect or they’re still in the area. Reporting crime, including fraud, is important. If you don’t tell the authorities, how do they know it’s happened and how can they do anything about it? Remember that if you’re a victim of a scam or an attempted scam, however minor, there may be hundreds or thousands of others in a similar position. Your information may form part of one big jigsaw and be vital to completing the picture. 2) Get Safe Online/ Safer kids  With most children spending a lot of time online these days, we’ll help you make sure yours are doing it safely www.getsafeonline.org/saferkids Have regular chats with your child about keeping safe, responsible and appropriate on video streaming sites, social media platforms, apps and when online gaming www.getsafeonline.org/saferkids Do you ask your child what they see and hear online, and how it might affect them? Read our top tips to help keep them safe www.getsafeonline.org/saferkids Help to safeguard your child on the internet with recommended parental controls and ISP filters. But don’t just rely on tech … discuss and agree rules and boundaries too www.getsafeonline.org/saferkids Does your child overshare online? They could be compromising themselves and your family without understanding the consequences. Read our free, expert tips www.getsafeonline.org/saferkids 3) Facebook account hacking warning – what you need to know Fraudsters are posting malicious links from compromised accounts Which? is warning Facebook users to be wary of a new account hacking scam that could leave your device infected with malware. Facebook posts saying ‘I can’t believe he’s gone’ and ‘I’m going to miss him’ are appearing on the social media platform. While it may be tempting to click on the links to find out what they're about, be warned that the links lead to malicious malware downloads. Earlier this year, Action Fraud revealed that 22,530 people reported that their accounts had been hacked in 2023. Facebook users will encounter this scam when another hacked account you're connected to, or 'friends', post something to grab your attention, such as ‘I can’t believe he’s gone.’ Under this post, the hacked account will then post a link, attempting to give the impression that the link reveals the story behind the post. We’ve seen other versions of this scam where fake news article links are used with eye-catching headlines to encourage clicks. The links lead to malicious websites that download malware onto your device, infecting it with dodgy pop-ups. To prevent your social media accounts from being hacked:
To report a hacked account on social media, visit the help page of the platform and find out how to recover your account. Then, change your password and log out of your account on all devices before logging back in with the new password. Let your contacts know that you’ve been hacked and that any messages they receive are not from you. You should also change the passwords you have to other accounts if the passwords are the same. Lastly, watch out for recovery scammers contacting you on social media and telling you that they can get your account back as this is just another scam. You can report fraudulent messages and scams impersonating McAfee to scam@mcafee.com. If you lose any money to a scam, call your bank immediately using the number on the back of your bank card and report it to Action Fraud 4) Clone holiday booking websites Fraudsters can duplicate legitimate websites – sometimes down to the smallest detail. They can then use these to steal your money or harvest your personal information or payment details. Although spotting a cloned website can sometimes be difficult, there are some basic things that you can follow to ensure you are operating safely on websites. The following information will provide you with guidelines on how to accurately spot cloned websites and protect yourself. Use trusted bookmarks: The user should ensure that they are on a legitimate website, especially when planning on using credentials to log in or perform any sensitive actions such as money transfers or entering sensitive information. Bookmarking the legitimate website and using this instead of any links sent via email or text messages is an effective method. Verify the SSL certificate: Inspect the website’s SSL certificate to check the domain’s validity. In most browsers, this is done by clicking the padlock icon next to the URL. Websites without SSL certificates should be automatically treated as untrusted, especially if they ask for email addresses, passwords, or other sensitive data. Check the expiration date of the SSL certificate and when it was issued; if it is only a couple of days old, it could be evidence of a newly registered domain with a fresh SSL certificate. Find where the webserver is located: Copy the URL of the website and paste it into a hosting checker website to figure out where it is hosted. If the user sees that the website is hosted in a location where the company does not normally do business, it should serve as a red flag. Utilize search engines: The user can use search engines to navigate to the website they want to visit if they prefer not to use bookmarks. Official websites are positioned higher in the search results since they existed longer and have more links from other websites pointing to them (an important search engine metric). 5) Parking machine scams Fraudsters will target parking machines and similar. They place an out of order sticker on the machine. The wording on the sticker will ask you to contact the phone number to pay for your parking or similar.
CRIME INFORMATION 1) Arrest warrant for man accused of rape An arrest warrant has been issued for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Oxford Nelson Williams, of Sandford Road, Littlemore, was due to appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (July 3) charged with one count of sexual assault on a female. The 26-year-old is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Oxford on February 24 last year. The complainant cannot be named for legal reasons. A hearing was scheduled to discuss whether the defendant was fit to appear via video link from a hospital. However, he did not show up for his first hearing so a warrant for his arrest without bail has been issued by the courts. If guilty, Williams could face a prison sentence or/and a fine. Oxford Mail 2) Suspicious text messages Report suspicious text messages by forwarding them to 7726 (it's free of charge) 3) Tips for making other people feel safer on the streets Keep your distance
More information on https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/personal-safety-how-to-stay-safe/tips-making-other-people-feel-safer-on-the-streets/ 4) Oxfordshire Crime statistics https://crimerate.co.uk/oxfordshire The overall crime rate in Oxfordshire as of Apr 2024 is 66 crimes per 1,000 people, and the most common crimes are violence and sexual offences, with reports coming from roughly every 28 out of 1,000 daytime population. Comparing Oxfordshire's larger towns and cities, and using Crime Risk Scores - which are calculated by taking severity of each crime type into account - Blackbird Leys is the most dangerous. The next most dangerous is Banbury, and Great Faringdon comes in as third most dangerous. There are safer parts of Oxfordshire, identified using the same Crime Risk measurement, starting with Thame which ranks as the safest area in Oxfordshire, followed up by Henley-on-Thames in second place, and Kidlington in third place. 5) Ask for Angela Ask for Angela is a safety initiative for bars, clubs & licensed premises. If you ever feel uneasy or in an uncomfortable situation, ask for "Angela" at a bar, club or licensed premises. This code-phrase will indicate to staff that you require help and you will receive assistance. A trained member of staff will then look to support and assist them. This might be through reuniting them with a friend, getting them to a taxi, or by calling venue security and / or the police.  Oxford City Crime Partnership https://www.oxfordcitycrimepartnership.co.uk/news/ask-angela/ OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL 1) The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme Free holiday activities and food for eligible children in Oxfordshire. The Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) is a Department for Education funded programme that provides free holiday clubs for Reception to year 11 pupils in receipt of benefits-related free school meals. The camps will take place across Oxfordshire over the long Summer, Winter and Spring holidays. HAF do not take place during half terms.
The next HAF camps will take place during the Summer Holidays in 2024. Schools will distribute a code to eligible families closer to this time.
The Holiday Activities and Food programme is designed to ensure children and young people reach physical activity guidelines and develop their skills and knowledge. Book here: https://coordinate.cloud/haf-oxfordshire-county-council/ 2) Summer Reading The Summer Reading Challenge is a FREE holiday activity for children. It’s all about reading for fun, to improve children’s reading skills and confidence. 3) Sorted for September All young people need to stay in learning age 18. If you know a teenager who is waiting for their GCSE results, check out our OXME website It includes helpful advice and information for learning, training or education next steps Explore more right here https://oxme.info/sortedforseptember 4) Survey
This survey is for parents and carers of children and young people up to the age of 25 who have emerging or identified SEND. We’d like to get as much input from those who need to access support and provision as possible. The survey is now open and will close on Friday 12 July at which time promotion should stop. Do you have a child with emerging or identified special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Organisations across the county are working together to improve the support available for you and your child. They want to make every change count, and to do that they need to hear from you. Your views matter. To make sure the focus is on the right things, why not share your experience in Oxfordshire and what you think needs to change. Get involved and have your say before 12 July. https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/sendparent-carer-survey-summer-2024 5) What are Social Tariffs? Social tariffs are discounted broadband or mobile deals available for certain low-income customers. They’re generally cheaper than typical broadband tariffs and can be very helpful for households that may otherwise struggle to afford broadband services. If you receive means-tested state benefits like Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or other equivalents, you’re likely eligible. Social tariffs offer fast, unlimited broadband at speeds over 30 Mbit/s, and they usually don’t have price rises or exit fees. To find out more and see a list of available social tariffs, https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/saving-money/social-tariffs#full-list-of-available-tariffs For additional guidance and help about the cost-of-living crisis in Oxfordshire, https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/help-rising-living-costs 6) Childcare Support We'd love your support in sharing information about further changes to childcare support. 7) Funding Opportunity Want to grow apples on your avenue? Pears on your patch? We want to hear your ideas for turning some local land into a community orchard or other tree planting project! Your project doesn’t have to be large or complex, it could just be a few trees to enhance your local area – as long it has clear benefits to people and nature. We can help with funding and support to get it off the ground. So, if you have an idea, we want to hear from you! OXFORD CITY COUNCIL 1) Plastic Free July This month is Plastic Free July and Oxford householders are being reminded of the ways they can reduce their plastic waste. Try using refills stations to fill up your water bottle this July or exploring your local refill shop. One of the simplest yet most effective ways to cut down on plastic waste is by using water refill stations instead of buying plastic water bottles. Oxford City Council has installed numerous refill locations across the city, especially in parks such as Florence Park, Bury Knowle, and Cutteslowe Park. Providing free water refills can help tackle single-use plastic waste by allowing people to keep reusing their drinking bottles, or just to grab a drink at the fountain without needing to buy a container. The water fountains in parks are also part of the wider Refill network - a scheme, which is trying to promote places where people can access free tap water in cafes, bars, pubs, restaurants, community and leisure centres. The initiative is trying to reduce the number of plastic water bottles bought in the UK each year. In Oxford it is estimated that is equal to 300 bottles every eight minutes - 54,000 bottles every 24 hours. Oxford residents can also reduce their plastic by taking their own containers and jars through refill shops such as OxUnboxed in Oxford’s Covered Market, Flos Refill shop, Headington Fairtrade, Oxfam Superstore, Wild Honey, Waitrose on Botley road, and East Oxford Farmer’s Market. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers, reducing the need for single-use plastic packaging, and can fill up a range of items including shampoo, washing up liquid, rice, pasta, nuts, chocolate, olive oil, and more. Shopping at these refill stations can not only cut down plastic, use but also helps to support local businesses. A final way to tackle plastic pollution is by taking part in litter-picking. 2) Recruitment Roadshow Are you looking for a career change, to get back into work or volunteer? Come along to our recruitment roadshow, where you can meet people from multiple organisations and get information about available career opportunities, CV writing and how to broaden your skills.
Contact lcooper@oxford.gov.uk for more information. https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/ OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES 1) Queen Street Resurfacing Reminder We'll be resurfacing the pathway on Queen Street, which means we need to temporarily remove the bike racks All bikes must be removed from the racks by Monday 15 July. We've tagged the bikes to let you know Please remove your bike before this date; Any bikes left behind will be considered abandoned and removed. GENERAL INFORMATION 1) General Election Results
Turnout: 55.3%
Turnout: 66.14% Recent boundary changes for Oxford West and Abingdon include Carfax & Jericho; Cutteslowe & Sunnymead; Holywell; Osney & St Thomas; Summertown; Walton Manor; Wolvercote. The national results can be found on the Government's website. 2) Oxford Lives: Real lives, real people
3) Food Alerts
Waitrose and Partners are recalling Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes because they contain walnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label. As a result of a packaging error, some packs contain Coffee and Walnut Cupcakes. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts (nuts).
Pack size Pack of 9 cupcakes Best before 20 July 2024
Pack size: 150g Best before 21 September 2024 Asda is recalling Asda Extra Special Sea Salt & Chardonnay Wine Vinegar Hand Cooked Crisps because they contain milk, which is not mentioned on the label. As a result of a packaging error, some packs contain Cheese & Onion Crisps. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Pack size 160g Batch code 3355, 4004, 4023, 4024, 4039, 4040 Best before June 2025, July 2025 and August 2025 AB World Foods Ltd is recalling Al’Fez Natural Tahini because Salmonella has been found in some batches of the product 4) Microchipping cats
All pet cats in England must be microchipped by 10 June 2024. The new rules means that cats must be microchipped before they reach the age of 20 weeks, except for unowned cats like feral and community cats. Indoor-only cats must be microchipped as well. As part of the new rules, you must keep your contact details up to date on a Defra-approved microchipping database. Cat population and ownership (annual report 2023)
5) Population overview
6) Product Recalls
Hazard: The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of injuries or falling from a height as it is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it has been adequately conformity assessed
Hazard: The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of injuries or falling from a height as it was not supplied with the required compliance documentation.
Hazard: The product is claiming to protect the health of users, but there is no evidence that it has been conformity assessed against PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
Hazard: The product presents a risk of injuries as it is possible for the carry handle to loosen during use. 7) Which foods can you safely eat when they go out of date? 15 foods that can be eaten when out of date
If potatoes are stored in a cold, dark dry place, they can last up to three months after their best before date. Those stored at room temperature can last two to three weeks past their date.
If bread is stored correctly, most can last up to seven days beyond their expiry date but you’ll need to check the bread isn’t mouldy before eating it.
Make sure that cereal boxes are closed properly and kept in a dry, dark place.
If a yoghurt is left unopened, it can last up to two weeks past its expiry date.
Frozen fruit and vegetables can be fine to eat for 8-10 months after their expiry date.
This condiment doesn’t expire in the same way other foods do but over an extended period of time, the flavour may change.
You can eat white rice past its expiry date if it is kept in an airtight container in a cool, dry and dark place.
Flour can be kept in packaging but for long-term storage, it’s best to keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place.
If you store dry pasta in the right conditions, it can last up to 24 months after its expiry date
Judge soy sauce by its spoilage signs rather than going by the label. It says that soy sauce has a long shelf life but if it’s left open for an extended time, you’ll need to check for mould and bad odour.
These treats can last beyond their expiry date if they are unopened.
Jars of peanut butter that are unopened can last up to a year after their expiry date.
Milk can last up to five days after its printed date however, if you’re unsure if it’s good to use you should sniff it before pouring. 8) Oxford Bus Company Updates
7th - 11th Jul 2024
Due to electrical works, the Lidl stops will be temporarily suspended in both directions, between 07:00 08/07 and 18:00 11/07. Passengers are advised to use the BMW Car Factory Gate stops instead.
10th - 12th Jul 2024
Due to roadworks, the Great Milton-bound Horspath Industrial Estate stop will be temporarily suspended between 11/07 and 12/07. A temporary stop will be provided in close vicinity.
12th - 15th Jul 2024
Due to the ongoing Bridge Installation, the M25 will be closed between junction 10 to 11 in both directions from 2100 on 12/07 until 15/07 at 0600. Our Airline service to Gatwick will be diverting, and we are expecting delays as a result. We will be operating with a special timetable which you can see here: 9) Network Rail
We apologise for the disruption caused by the lane closure in Frideswide Square. Due to the ongoing challenges on site, we have decided to reopen the lane and allow traffic to flow as normal. We'll close it again once the site is ready for the pipe to be inserted. Further updates on this will be provided next week.
Openreach has commenced work in the Mill Street area and Frideswide Square to install new cables under the road. For people needing to get between Roger Dudman Way and Botley Road, there will be a diversion via Cripley Road, Cripley Place and Abbey Road. We appreciate this walkway closure will cause further disruption, but with very limited space, there is no other option. The Openreach work is expected to take six weeks to complete, but we will make every effort to keep the closure of the walkway to a minimum.
On Wednesday 10 July there is going to be a drop-in event between 4pm and 6pm at the Jungle Art Gallery, Templars Square shopping centre, Cowley. We would like to hear your views on how the proposed passenger train services from new stations at Littlemore and Blackbird Leys to Oxford city centre might benefit residents and the local community. For more information visit https://www.oxford.gov.uk/building-projects/reopening-cowley-branch-line-passengers 10) A34 weekend closure Parts of the A34 will be closed over the weekend to allow for the next phase of resurfacing works. The road southbound between Milton to Chieveley will shut from 9pm today (Friday, July 5) to 6am on Monday (Monday, July 8). It is the fourth weekend in as many months that the stretch has been closed. Previously, National Highways warned this could add up to 50 minutes to journeys. National Highways said it hoped works in June would be the final closure for the current works. However, it did warn this weekend’s closure may have been required depending on the weather. A signed diversion for all traffic will be in place via the A40, M40 and A404/A404M. Oxford Mail 
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