There has been an increase in the number of illegal raves being hosted in the UK, as well as a rise in the level of squatting activity around the country in recent weeks. Journalism.co.uk reported on data from VPS Group, which operates across the UK and Europe. The organisation revealed that it has seen a …
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A primary school has been destroyed by a fire just days before it was due to reopen to some pupils following the UK lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The BBC reported that Harrington Junior School in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, was wrecked by the blaze, which started at 12.10 BST on 28 May. Luckily, there …
As the country continues to adjust to the new reality of everyday life during the pandemic, we all have to ask ourselves one simple question: what must we stop doing, and what must carry on? It’s a question that the government is trying to work out for the entire UK economy, but it’s one that …
With the closure of many business premises during the coronavirus pandemic, police forces have reported an increase in opportunist thieves taking advantage of the lockdown to target local premises, especially those left unstaffed and closed following the government’s shut down of all non-essential businesses. Hertfordshire Constabulary have reported an increase in the number of reports …
If any of the properties you own or work out of are listed buildings, you could be forgiven for thinking that it will be more hassle than it’s worth to install security measures such as intruder alarms in Bristol. However, Insurance Business Mag recently revealed that listed buildings can be a target of criminal activity. It cited research …
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A new fire safety bill has been introduced by the Home Office, and will apply to England and Wales. It’s designed to ensure people feel safe in their homes following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, and will amend the Fire Safety Order 2005. The main change is the clarification that the responsible person or duty-holder for multi-occupied …
A supermarket security guard has sustained severe injuries when he was run over while attempting to stop a shoplifter from escaping. Police were called to the Co-op on Church Road in St George, Bristol, on Thursday, 5th December at around 21.30, and the road was closed off for several hours while they investigated the incident. The guard was …
New security measures are set to be introduced at Shibden Hall in West Yorkshire, after a spike in visitor numbers. The Halifax Courier reported that the number of people visiting the Grade II listed building, which is the former home of Anne Lister, have increased by around 700 per cent since it was featured in the TV …
A fire broke out at a restaurant in south Bristol over the weekend, after some rags were left unattended on a hot plate. Firefighters from Bedminster and Temple Black were called to North Street Standard in Bedminster at 06:38 on Sunday morning (November 17th) to put out the flames, reported Bristol Live. Employee Max Blunos told …
Businesses have been reminded of the importance of high-quality fire and security services after a huge blaze erupted at an industrial estate. Earlier last week (Tuesday October 22nd), six fire engines turned up at a building on Tan House Lane, Widnes, to put out a fire that measured 50 metres by 20 metres. The incident is thought to …