Staffs Canal Watch

Working together to keep the waterways of Staffordshire safe.
Report crimes to 101 -999 in an emergency. FB message us or DM us on Twitter if non-emergency.

[Canal & River Trust Boating @CRTBoating]

Make sure you're signed up to our #BoatersUpdate, it's packed full of useful information about boating on canals and rivers, as well as important safety announcements and upcoming events. Everything you need to know in one e-mail fortnightly on a Friday. #CanalLife

[Staffs Canal Watch @CanalWatch]

Recent report of graffitti at Bratch Locks, Staffs & Worcestershire canal in #Wombourne Couldn't see anything on visiting so hope it was possible to clean off. Please report any suspicious behaviour you see on your travels by calling 101, or visit police website & report there.

[South Staffs Police @SStaffsPolice]

Great work following stop check by @staffsdogs and @southstaffsnpt #Team 1 yesterday two males are currently in custody for production of cannabis from #Gailey. A large amount of drugs and evidence recovered. #teamwork #oneteam. That's two in one week 💪👮

[Staffordshire Libraries @StaffsLibraries]

Time is running out for you to have your say in our COVID-19 residents survey.

Share your thoughts experiences on the pandemic here: https://t.co/ExuJaoKDFo

#Staffordshire #HaveYourSay #coronavirus

[Staffs Canal Watch @CanalWatch]

!!!! STOLEN !!!!
From Countrywide Cruisers, Wharf Ln in Brewood, on Shropshire Union. Was taken Saturday night/early hrs Sunday morning. It's a Voodoo Bizango bike. Owner is a firefighter and uses it to get to fire station in the village 😳 Any information pls call 101.

[Wombourne Nature @WombourneNature]

Evening folks - well what a massive effort removing Himalayan Balsam from the Poolhouse section of the Wombrook. Amazed at the turnout - at least 15 adults and 8 kids (most of the kids had fun on the park). Never thought we would clear it in one session. So pleased and thanks

[Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service @StaffsFire]

Specialist water rescue and animal rescue crews from #Tamworth #Cannock and #Leek have rescued these two abandoned horses from a garden pond in Pattingham. With support from #Brewood
@RSPCA_official
and a vet the pair have been safely removed. Great team work from all involved

[Simon Bridgwater @Sgt_Bridgwater]

A male is currently in custody relating to drugs supply offences for which he will have some questions to answer. He will also have to face his girlfriend at some point as her car is now with us having been recovered as he has no licence or insurance. 🙈. #Oplightning

[Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service @StaffsFire]

Specialist water rescue and animal rescue crews from #Tamworth #Cannock and #Leek have rescued these two abandoned horses from a garden pond in Pattingham. With support from #Brewood @RSPCA_official and a vet the pair have been safely removed. Great team work from all involved.

[ITV News @itvnews]

Red squirrels, Scottish wildcats and greater mouse-eared bats among quarter of Britain’s native mammals at risk of extinction
https://t.co/AxEKsdCBQp

[Staffordshire Police @StaffsPolice]

❗️Important information for people who visited the Crown and Anchor pub in Stone between 16 – 18 July ❗️

We’re aware that a number of people have tested positive for COVID-19 who visited this venue.

Please read the guidance outlined below regarding booking a coronavirus test ⬇️

[Rural&WildlifeCrime @StaffsPoliceRWC]

Cannock Chase has protected SSSI sites and digging to create MTB jumps is criminal damage prosecutable under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. Penalties for intentionally damaging such sites include fines of up to £20K. Please respect this beauty spot 🌳

[Rural&WildlifeCrime @StaffsPoliceRWC]

PC Wilkes, Sgt Slattery & PCSO Jones spent a few hours today with @AnglingTrust Volunteer Bailiffs around fishing pools in S.Staffs & Cannock, checking rod licenses and engaging with pool owners and fishermen. All been very positive and they seemed pleased to see us 😊👍🎣

[South Staffs Police @SStaffsPolice]

#APPEAL This is how an elderly woman's house was left after burglars ransacked it overnight. Rare coins and cash were taken. Did you see anything? Have you seen any soveriegn coins being offered online that may have been taken from this house? More here: https://t.co/6RFSOM9VR6

[Staffs Canal Watch @CanalWatch]

Joint working today with @AnglingTrust Volunteer Bailiffs, checking out everyone's got their rod licenses with them down #Dimmingsdale reservoir. Nice to see all have, so far 😊👍 Staffs & Worcester Canal next....then up to #Penkridge and #Cannock after lunch.

[Rural&WildlifeCrime @StaffsPoliceRWC]

Great cross border meeting today with colleagues from @WMPRuralMatters and the Bradford Estate, discussing future working together to tackle rural crime issues across Shropshire & Staffordshire. Looking forward to it!! 😊👍

[Staffs Canal Watch @CanalWatch]

@ClaireGynette Go for it 🙂👍

[Staffs Canal Watch @CanalWatch]

.. also through the Staffordshire Police website! 💁‍♀️😊

[Staffs Canal Watch @CanalWatch]

The ways you can report crime or other issues to Police have changed slightly: 999 if emergency (life threatening or crime in progress, etc), 101 for non-emergencies, Facebook Messenger or Twitter Direct Message! These are also for non-emergencies and save you holding on phone 🙂

[Staffs Canal Watch @CanalWatch]

Had a few days break on a Narrowboat, week before last. Absolutely loved it. And a free workout every day with the locks! 😀👍💁‍♀️ We're hooked.
(No issues or crime reported lately anywhere on our waterways, either, bonus!)