Christmas Fire Risk
Not to be a Grinch or anything but make sure your Christmas tree doesn't ruin your festive season. Great advice is to cut off the bottom couple of inches of your tree's trunk and soak it in a bucket of water before you put it into its stand. This will help to keep it...
Will The Police Come If I Call To Report A “Burglary In Progress?”
Interesting chat on Facebook recently. Someone told me that the Police will ONLY come if your property has a URN number. But that's not correct. A URN number is given to you by the Police when you sign up to have your alarm monitored 24/7 by security professionals...
Why Cutting Costs On Your Fire Extinguisher Service Could Cost You Your Business
I was chatting with a friend recently about fire extinguisher servicing for businesses. Dave had just changed to a cheaper supplier and saved himself a few pounds every month. He'd been quite chirpy about this cost cutting move. But then he told me how he got a bit of...
Fire Safety Advice For Students and Landlords Following Student Accommodation Fire In Bolton
Following a serious fire last month at a student accommodation block in Bolton, Lancashire, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is issuing guidance and support for student residents and building owners. Student accommodation and housing providers have a...
Pensioner Gives Intruder More Than He Bargained For
Not all pensioners will become victims in a burglary. Take the recent story about Ms Willie Murphy. This 82 year old American woman gave a burglar more than he bargained for. It was about 11pm when the doorbell started to ring. When she looked out, she saw a young man...
West Midlands Burglary Gang Target Pensioners
Just because you're old doesn’t mean you’re safe from burglars! Sadly, the days where a pensioner could leave their door open for neighbours to check they are OK is long gone. Over a 9 day period in October, 29 men and women aged between 70 and 89 were the victims of...
How To Keep Burglars Out Of Your Business By Essex Police
How to keep burglars out of your businessYou’ve invested time, energy and money in your business premises, but burglars are cunning and make it their business to gain entry to it. Below you'll find advice on how to deter...
5 Steps To Keep Your Car Safe On Dark Nights From Essex Police
There are five steps you can take to help keep your car safe during the darker nights. Find out more and share our safety advice with your family members and friends: https://t.co/A2WhYHOTf9 #LetsTalkAboutCrime pic.twitter.com/SEnewMmGPL— Essex Police...
3 Top Tips To Stop Distraction Burglary From Essex Police
Help prevent your loved one becoming a victim of distraction burglary by ensuring they know these three tips…For more information about keeping your home secure this winter, visit: https://t.co/bEPB0PBpbr #LetsTalkAboutCrime pic.twitter.com/UZRZOkhx06— Essex...
Smart Home Guide Launched By The Smart Technology Product Safety Group
06 November 2019 ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS Smart home guide launched by The Smart Technology Product Safety Group Leading consumer safety charity, Electrical Safety First (ESF), has been working with law firm, DLA Piper – and a group of leading manufacturers and retailers –...