PCSO Michael Gracey and John Raw A FORMER Special Constable and speed watch coordinator is retiring for a second time after more than 35 years on the force. John Raw retired from the force in 2014 but could not stay away, taking up a new role with the Crook Community Speedwatch Team and helping it grow from just three volunteers to a 16-strong team. The 70-year-old used to organised community meetings to set up new groups as Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator and served as a Special Constable in Bishop Auckland. He said: “When I first started, I was issued with my cape – back then you would never have thought you’d see police and volunteers wearing bright yellow jackets.
Reigate and Banstead local election candidates 2021: Meet the people who want your vote
Each candidate was asked to sell themselves in 100 words, and here s what they said
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The candidates for the Whaley Bridge seat in the Derbyshire County Council election, from left to right: Ruth George, Labour; David Lomax, Liberal Democrat; Edwina Currie, Conservative; and Lucas Jones, Green Party (Image: Google Maps)
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