Emergency Alerts Test 2025
30th of July, 2025The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Your mobile phone or tablet will vibrate and make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent. The alert message will confirm this is a test and...
Read Full ArticleCourier Fraud Alert
28th of July, 2025We want to make you aware of a serious and growing threat: courier fraud, which has cost victims across the UK more than £21 million in the past year alone. The City of London Police, in partnership with the Metropolitan Police, recently launch...
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11th of July, 2025Scam tree services offered Reports have been received regarding cold callers offering tree and shrub cutting services in the Hyndburn area. In one instance the traders claimed the overhanging branches were dangerous, wanted cash and claimed mor...
Read Full ArticleFake QR Code Stickers
29th of June, 2025We want to alert you to a rising scam known as “quishing” (QR phishing), where criminals tamper with parking QR codes to trick people into entering payment and personal information on fake websites. What’s happening: Fraudsters are...
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14th of June, 2025Beware scam jet washing services The Service has received reports of cold callers knocking on doors Over Wyre and in the Goosnargh area, offering to clean gutters, clean the moss off roofs and jet wash driveways. In one incident the househ...
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5th of June, 2025Latest news from Simonstone Parish Council
Read Full ArticleAnnual Parish Meeing
8th of May, 2025When: 22 May 2025 at 19:00 Where: St. Peter's School Church Hall, School Lane, Simonstone
Read Full ArticleJune 2024 Newsletter
25th of June, 2024“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that somebody else will save it”.
Read Full ArticleThursday 6 June Official D-Day 80th Anniversary Events
4th of June, 2024Please join us on Thursday 6th June to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. We have two events you can participate in. Our lamplighting ceremony will form part of a national chain of beacons and lamps being lit at 9.15pm across the UK. We are also hon...
Read Full ArticleBicycle Theft
30th of May, 2024If you’ve ever had your bicycle stolen, you’ll know how upsetting it can be. Our practical tips will help keep your bike safe and out of the hands of thieves. The most important thing to remember is, double lock your bike and regist...
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