Adult Literacy Level 2 - Exemplar 3

It`s business as usual again after the worst outbreak of foot and mouth for decades. Most beaches, hotels, restaurants, shops and attractions are open. Footpaths have also been closed as a precaution against the disease but will soon open again. Anyone visiting the countryside should follow a few simple rules to enjoy safe leisure time:

- Avoid contact with sheep, cows, goats, pigs or parkland deer. If you come across them unexpectedly, walk away slowly, and if necessary retrace your steps.
- Do not leave any waste food or litter.
- Keep dogs on a lead at all times. Do not take dogs on lands with cows, sheep, goats and pigs. Use disinfectant where provided.
- Clean your boots and vehicles after each walk.
- For further advice on visiting the countryside, telephone the Government helpline number on 0128 556711.

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Burton Borough Council`s Road Safety Unit, headed by Chief Road Safety Officer Les Smith, (himself a keen biker), has introduced a new initiative aimed at improving the riding skills of motorcyclists in or around Burton.

The scheme uses police grade 1 trained riders in an off duty capacity and on their own private bikes. They provide whole day (miminum 7 hours) assessments for 2 client riders at a time. All types of machine are catered for.

The assessments take place when riding anything up to 300 miles of roads in the Burton area. At the end of the assessment, clients get a detailed report on their riding and a certificate of completion.

Particular emphasis is given to real-life requirements such as positioning, hazard perception, cornering & overtaking. One specific intention is to show the benefits of police or `advanced` style cornering as distinct from the `racing line` used on track days by many sportsbike riders.

The cost of the day is £99 including VAT- excellent value as the extra skills acquired should last a lifetime!

Further information on the scheme is available from the Road Safety Unit on 01283 566102.

Police are targeting thieves who break into houses with the aim of pinching (Line 1)
keys to cars which they then steal from the driveway. Offenders break in via (Line 2)
insecure doors and windows or use a hook and cane method through a (Line 3)
letterbox or open window. (Line 4)

Police have recovered canes as long as eight feet which have been used by (Line 5)
criminals to reach keys left in view inside kitchen or living areas. This (Line 6)
month, a total of 46 vehicles were stolen in Derbyshire using one of (Line 7)
these methods, and many have still not been recovered. (Line 8)
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and others have been found burnt out or damaged. (Line 10)

High powered & high value cars are targeted. Cars recovered have been (Line 11)
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