4th November 2025

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Northamptonshire Talking Newsletter

Northamptonshire Talking Newsletter

We are pleased to share with you the Quarter Three edition of the Northamptonshire Talking newsletter, designed to keep you updated on all the good work your local team are doing, show how you can find out how to contact your local team, and provide support and advice for how you can get involved in your community.

You can access the newsletter via the pdf attached at the bottom of this page.

We would...

Posted: Tue, 7 Oct 2025

Tags: Neighbourhood Alert, Neighbourhood Alerts, Neighbourhood Watch, Newsletter, Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Talking, Wellbeing

New Scam Alert: Protect yourself from payment diversion fraud when buying a new property.

New Scam Alert: Protect yourself from payment diversion fraud when buying a new property.

City of London Police and Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, are urging the public to remain vigilant following a rise in payment diversion fraud - commonly known as conveyancing fraud. This type of fraud often involves criminals impersonating solicitors or estate agents to intercept large financial transfers during property transactions.

Between 1 April 2024 and...

Posted: Tue, 7 Oct 2025

Tags: Action Fraud, Get Safe Online, Neighbourhood Alert, Neighbourhood Alerts, Neighbourhood Watch, Newsletter, Scam, Wellbeing

New Scam Detection Tool

New Scam Detection Tool

Dear resident,

Today, Get Safe Online has launched a new scam detection tool on their website.

If you are suspicious of a text, email or message and you want to check if it is legit or not before responding, you can upload it to Ask Silver on the Get Safe Online website and whereupon it will return an indication of whether the communication is safe or a 'red flag' for fraud.

This can be accessed here:...

Posted: Tue, 7 Oct 2025

Tags: Get Safe Online, Neighbourhood Alert, Neighbourhood Alerts, Neighbourhood Watch, Newsletter, Online Safety, Wellbeing

Keeping Kids Safe Online This Summer

Keeping Kids Safe Online This Summer

Keeping kids safe online this summer

Dear resident,

Today's children are growing up in a connected world – but that doesn't mean they always know how to stay safe in it. As a parent, grandparent or guardian, your guidance can make a huge difference. Our new leaflet, attached, provides some practical ways to help your child explore the internet with confidence and care this summer holiday.

Alternatively,...

Posted: Wed, 30 Jul 2025

Tags: Children, Get Safe Online, Neighbourhood Alert, Neighbourhood Alerts, Neighbourhood Watch, Newsletter, Online Safety, Wellbeing

Managing Your Health and Wellbeing at Home

Managing Your Health and Wellbeing at Home

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means you should only leave your home if it's essential, unless you feel very unwell or you are told to attend an existing appointment for ongoing treatment. While you are at home it's still easy to get NHS help using your smartphone, tablet or computer.
The Health at Home webpage has information letting you know how to:

● contact your GP

● order repeat prescriptions...

Posted: Mon, 20 Apr 2020

Tags: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Health, NHS, Wellbeing

Staying Positive!

Staying Positive!

Everyone is adjusting to living life differently today. So a gentle positive thought for those who need to see one today.

Posted: Mon, 23 Mar 2020

Tags: Covid19, Health, Mental Health, News, Wellbeing

Older Adults Activity Survey

We are conducting a survey of the over 50 age group on behalf of our partners, Northants Leisure Trust, to get an idea of physical activity levels. We can then work together to develop a relevant programme in the community.Please complete the survey by clicking this link. Thank you

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Y32N8NV

Posted: Tue, 3 Mar 2020

Tags: Community, Duston Parish Council, NLT, Wellbeing