Home Fire Safety: The Definitive Guide

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Home fire safety again made the news today, with the devastating house fire that cost the lives of a mother, grandmother and two children. It’s an absolute tragedy that lives are continually lost in house fires in the United Kingdom every single year. Whilst it is too early to understand what caused the fire and …

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Burglar Proof Your Home – Use W.I.D.E

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If you’re looking for ways to burglar proof your home, there’s probably no bigger authority on the subject than the Neighbourhood Watch group. According to Neighbourhood Watch, properties with the WIDE security combination ‑ Window locks, Indoor lights on a timer, Door double or deadlocks and External lights on a timer or sensor – are …

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Personal Security Whilst Running: 8 Simple Tips

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If you’re one of the millions of people who enjoy running or jogging as a way of exercise and staying fit, then staying safe and personal security whilst running will no doubt always be a top consideration for you. In this article, we’ll look at how to maximise your personal security whilst out running, as …

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What Happens After You Report A Crime To The Police?

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As an ex Police Constable, I thought I would give you a quick lowdown on what happens after you initially ring the police to report a crime. There’s lots of variables here, and it depends on the individual circumstances and force policy, but in general, this is what happens when you report a crime to …

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Best Van Tool Safe – 5 Of The Best (UK)

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In this article, I’ll look at the best van tool safe for your works van or vehicle. You know it’s time for a van tool safe in your vehicle when you come to the realisation that the tools in your work van are worth more than the van itself. Or when you turn a corner …

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Are Dummy CCTV Cameras For Home Use Worth It?

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Dummy CCTV cameras for home use can be a great deterrent to deter would be burglars and criminals. It’s highly unlikely that someone would be able to distinguish between a dummy cctv camera and a real one – especially due to the huge range of dummy cctv cameras available out there and the improvement in …

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What To Do After A Burglary (Essential Checklist)

Being the victim of a home burglary will be one of the most stressful and upsetting times of your life. Having strangers enter your personal space and rifle through your possessions is a traumatic experience, so this article offers practical advice on what to do after a burglary – this advice will help you on …

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