VILLAGE INFORMATION
VILLAGE INFORMATION
NEWS
Photo by Claire Moore 3_7_2021
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ABOUT LITTON CHENEY
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VILLAGE INFORMATION
Facebook Hacking
We want to make you aware of a recent surge in hacked Facebook accounts being
used to perpetrate fraud. Fraudsters are gaining access to people's accounts and
using them to advertise and sell non-existent event tickets, products, and more -
often targeting local community Facebook groups and Marketplace.
Remember, there is more than one victim here - both the person whose account
was hacked and those tricked into sending money. If your Facebook account has
been hacked and used illegally, make sure to contact Facebook right away to secure
it, change your password, and notify contacts. You should also report the incident to
Action Fraud.
For more information on how to spot scams and stay safe online, visit the website Get Safe online, which offers hints and
tips.
Here are some tips to help identify hacked Facebook accounts and accounts selling fake event tickets or products:
Look for a change in tone or writing style from the account's previous posts. Hacked accounts often show odd changes if the
hacker is posing as the person but not mimicking them well.
Check when the account last posted or had regular activity. If there's a gap of weeks or months, that can indicate it was
inactive then suddenly became active again in a questionable way.
Look for friends commenting confusion on the posts selling tickets/products. They likely know if that behaviour seems strange
coming from their friend.
Click on the seller's name and check their profile and past posts. Scammers often hack accounts that have been inactive,
with few recent posts.
See if the account repeatedly posts the same or very similar ticket/product sales posts. Scammers tend to reuse the same
ads across targeted groups.
Check for other posts warning of the account being hacked or fake if the person has reached out to warn their legitimate
connections.
Reverse image search any photos of tickets or products. Scammers often steal images from other sites or past events rather
than taking their own.
Look out for one another, so please share this message to help prevent further victims. The more awareness we can raise,
the less power these fraudsters have to deceive members of our community. Thank you for your help and vigilance!
I am calling on residents in Dorset to join us in our fight against drug crime by reporting the small things which could make the
biggest difference to where you live. Have you seen odd or out of character behaviour on your street? Perhaps you’ve
witnessed a drug deal but haven’t reported it because you don’t think it’s important. Perhaps you don’t think anything will be
done? I am urging you to report your concerns, no matter how insignificant you think they might be. It could provide the
missing piece of the puzzle officers need to act.
Superfast Broadband - Update 19th July 2024
There has been excitement amongst residents of Litton Cheney, after a flurry of human activity around the
poles carrying telephone wires, Openreach have been seen to be active in and around the village. Engineers
are either carrying out overhead connections from pole to pole or making the underground connections to the
poles. The final piece of the installation will come when the connection is made to the premises.
There are some hold ups, for example, with landowners not accepting new poles or Openreach waiting for
updates to agreements with Electricity suppliers for permission to co-use their poles. These situations, although
frustrating for those of us waiting for connection, are being worked upon. Good news came out of a discussion
with one of the engineers, when he revealed that priority would be given to those who committed to Full Fibre
via the voucher scheme.
Some lucky residents in the Barges and Baglake vicinity have already been connected. To check your
availability, use the Openreach website www.openreach.com For many, the suggestion is from soon until Dec
2025 as a completion date, but it is hoped that the infrastructure will be in place well before 2025. Fingers
crossed.
Webmaster’s note: I have received an email from Openreach asking me to place an order for the new service
with my ISP. I have done this and await the outcome with interest - but not holding my breath!
Want to contribute to the well-being of Litton? Why not join the Premier Crew, a group of well-intentioned citizens of our village who
clean and tidy up areas when they need a little bit of care and attention. Your ability to help will undoubtedly depend on your
availability and you are not expected to turn up everytime there is a call to arms. Gender equality is alive and well, as is the
bonhomie or bonfemme on offer whenever we meet. With enough volunteers we could even become the Grand Crew! If you would
like to join us, please contact John Firrell on 01308 482313.
Premier Crew – Come & Join Us
Plant Sale
Road Closures
SWH-BBIS
Rockbeare Hill
Rockbeare
Nr Exeter
Devon, EX5 2HB
Tel 01404 823871
A30/A35 Exeter to Bere Regis Trunk Road Maintenance
SWH/BBIS is the Managing Agent Contractor for Connect A30/A35 Limited, the concessionaire responsible for the operation
and maintenance of the A30 and A35 between Exeter and Bere Regis.
As part of the maintenance strategy for the A30/A35, it is necessary to carry out some maintenance works on the A30/A35.
All works will be carried out under a full road closure, please see below:
Axminster to Bridport - 24/6/24 to 18/07/24 – between 2000 hrs and 0600 hrs
Bridport to Dorchester - 18/07/24 to 31/07/24 – between 2000 hrs and 0600 hrs
Stinsford to Bere Regis - 31/07/24 to 01/08/24 – between 2000 hrs and 0600 hrs
Honiton to Axminster - 01/8/24 to 24/8/24 - between 2000 hrs and 0600 hrs
Moor Lane Rdabt to Daisymount – 27/08/24 to 30/08/24 – between 2000 hrs and 0600 hrs
Daisymount to Langford – 30/08/24 to 07/09/24 – between 2000 hrs and 0600 hrs
We have tried to minimise disruption to road users and residents.
Please note that the works planned are weather susceptible and may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our
control. We will endeavour to communicate any change in programme as soon as possible.
A dedicated phone line has been installed for customers who may wish to call and enquire about the works. This number is for
enquires regarding these works only and can be found at the top of this letter.
We realise that these works may cause inconvenience to some local residents and roads users but access will be available
for residents within the closures with the exception when we are working within the vicinity whereby access will be limited.
We would however like to take this opportunity to apologise if any inconvenience caused during these operations.
Yours faithfully
For and on behalf of SWHBBISjv
Phil Cole
CONTRACTS MANAGER
