Safer Streets Event in Oadby & Wigston Friday, 22 November, 2024 We held a Safer Streets Event in Oadby & Wigston on 15 November when we handed out home security equipment such as window alarms, video door bells and light timer switches to a carefully selected range of residents. Find out more in this video. now with subtitles. Local News
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