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School and Youth Grant sparks positive changes in young people

24 May 2024

More than 250 young people from secondary schools across the county were given the opportunity to take part and find a passion for sport and physical activity, as part of the recently established Safer Worcestershire project – a collaboration between West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion and Worcestershire County Council Public Health. The … Continue reading “School and Youth Grant sparks positive changes in young people”

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More former offenders stay committed to drug treatment in Worcestershire

19 March 2024

A drug rehabilitation programme led by the Safer Worcestershire Partnership has seen an extraordinary increase, with over twice the number of ex-offenders continuing with their treatment after leaving prison. Many offenders who are also drug users receive treatment once they are in prison to help them recover but sticking with the programme on release often … Continue reading “More former offenders stay committed to drug treatment in Worcestershire”

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Orange Button Community Gathering

29 November 2023

The Orange Button Community Scheme is a suicide prevention initiative that was launched in September 2022 by Worcestershire County Council Public Health. Last week, 22 November, it saw its first face to face event at Warndon Hub in Worcester for Orange Button wearers across Worcestershire. By wearing an Orange Button, people with the right skills … Continue reading “Orange Button Community Gathering”

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Healthy Worcestershire gets the green light

20 November 2023

Healthy Worcestershire gets the green light from Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet A new service to help adults stay healthy and socially connected is set to become a reality. The recommendation to procure a new service that will support people to improve strength and balance, promote healthy lifestyles and help people stay socially connected and, safe … Continue reading “Healthy Worcestershire gets the green light”

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No smoke without fire as illegal tobacco seller gets fingers burnt for criminal activities

20 September 2023

An Evesham shopkeeper has pleaded guilty to selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco. This follows multiple raids by Worcestershire County Council’s Trading Standards Officers, assisted by Officers from West Mercia Police. Jamal Saeed, 51, of Alder Grove, Evesham, admitted possessing and allowing the sale of counterfeit and illegal cigarettes and tobacco from the Super Mini Market … Continue reading “No smoke without fire as illegal tobacco seller gets fingers burnt for criminal activities”

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Over 9,000 illegal cigarettes stubbed out during April and May crackdown

24 May 2023

Over 9,000 illegal cigarettes and almost 5,000 illegal vaping products were found during Worcestershire County Council’s Trading Standards services latest crackdown across April and May. Over a five day period, officers visited 18 premises in the north of the county, in Kidderminster, Redditch, and Bromsgrove. Altogether, 9,112 cigarettes, 2.5kg of hand-rolling tobacco and 4,648 vapes … Continue reading “Over 9,000 illegal cigarettes stubbed out during April and May crackdown”