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| Keying up winter home security As the dark nights get even gloomier, what would remind you to take another look at your home security? Beat the thieves this winter by taking a moment to check around your home to see you’ve done all the obvious things to keep burglars at bay. December 2011 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Messing about on boats Around one in every hundred people in the UK are said to own a boat, with 600,000 boats in regular use. However marinas and canals are increasingly becoming targets for thieves looking to grab a slice of the action. September 2011 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Bikes, Barbeque & Burglars A bank holiday or some sunny weather is all it takes to tempt us into the great outdoors, firing up the barbeques and breaking out the bikes. Unfortunately, other people appreciate our bikes and barbeques as well - but not for the right reasons. June 2011 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Spring Into Action - Garden security with Sterling With the first buds of spring come the urge to throw open the doors and windows, let fresh air into houses stuffy over winter, and get the garden into shape. Spring is the busiest time of year for gardeners, so it can be difficult to remember to lock up safely when you break for a cuppa or at the end of the day when you’re tired. But did you know that the value of the contents of your garden shed can be as much as £2000, Thieves do! This is one of the reasons that garden crime is on the rise. Fortunately help is at hand with security specialists Sterling. May 2011 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Holiday Homes: Safe as Houses The one thing guaranteed to ruin your holiday is a burglary. Holidays are one of the times of year when you are likely to be carrying more cash than usual, as well as valuable documents like passports. Not only are you more relaxed on holiday, but if you’re far from home you become an easier target; you won’t be around for long, and may not even speak the language! Thankfully, help is at hand with safety solutions from Sterling. April 2011 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Bank on Sterling for Safety This Spring With the weather finally good enough to get out and about, now is the time to get those outside jobs done. But this also means it’s vital to lock up safe and sound when you’ve finished. Police figures show the summer months are the worst time for garden theft, and thieves are taking both furniture and tools! March 2011 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Clocks Back Locks On With the clocks going back, it’s time to lock up for the long dark nights ahead. One of the best things about autumn is being able to batten down the hatches and settle into the warmth. But the cover of darkness can be a real boon for burglars! Fortunately it’s easy to lock up safe and sound this autumn with a little help from Sterling. October 2010 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Student Stashes Sterling Safecan to the Rescue When you’re off to university for the first time, it’s all too easy to forget about things like security! Getting to know new friends and finding your way around, it can be tough to keep track of things like keys, cards and cash. Unfortunately, thieves know this too, which is why students are one of their biggest target areas. But now it’s easy to make sure nothing goes astray, with some clever help from Sterling. September 2010 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Stylish Bins with Sterling Stickers The one thing that can turn this from a chore into a drama is someone accidentally ‘borrowing’ one of your bins. Thankfully there is an answer from Sterling, with their new stylish bin stickers. Both simple house numbers and pretty decorative stickers are available to make sure that your bin really stands out, and no one walks off with it by mistake. August 2010 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Beating the Boating Blues After a good day out on the water, the last thing you want to think about is locking up. Sadly, thieves know this too! Right now boat crime is at a record high, and it’s getting worse. Fortunately, it’s easy to keep burglars at bay with a little help from Sterling. July 2010 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Patio Protection Summer is upon us, which means it’s perfect for an alfresco feast in the garden. The warmer weather is perfect for eating outside, and no-one wants to worry about locking up the patio furniture afterwards. But add up the cost, especially if there’s an expensive barbecue thrown in, and it’s a tasty morsel for an opportunist thief! But there’s no need to worry – it’s easy to lock it up safely and simply with a little help from Sterling. June 2010 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Safer Cycling With Sterling Spring is the time to be getting out and about, and for many of us that means finally keeping the resolution we made to get the bicycle out of the garage! The mild British weather makes spring ideal for bike rides, so whether it’s getting around town or a trip to the country, there’s never been a better time. April 2010 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| New Years Resolutions Did you know that January is the worst time for burglaries? Research from insurance companies shows that whilst even criminals take Christmas off, January means houses full of new presents and that makes for a boom time for crime! So this New Year, make staying safe and sound the one resolution you don’t break. Fortunately it’s simple to do according to Rex Atkins from Sterling Locks. January 2010 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Stocking Filler Security Christmas is coming, and for most of us that means presents! The festive season is a great time for people to get together and relax; research shows everyone takes time off – even criminals! However January is the worst month for burglaries, with two robberies taking place a minute. The combination of houses full of new, expensive kit and long dark nights makes the New Year a boom time for housebreakers. So this year, why not slip some security in the stocking with a little help from Sterling? Winter 2009 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Winter Worries Left Out in the Cold With the clocks going back the gathering gloom comes earlier, and the nights get colder and crisper in the run up to winter. It’s time to think about battening down the hatches and shutting out the cold, but the dark evenings can also provide great cover for thieves. Even if the house is firmly secured, what’s going on outside? Fortunately, it’s easy to beat the burglars on a budget with a helping hand from Sterling. September 2009 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Alarms Needn’t Be Alarming Longer nights and rising crime are reminders that home security is more important than ever. Everyone wants to protect against intruders – and an alarm system is one of the best ways to scare them off! But alarm systems for the house and garden can be expensive to buy and complicated to set up. They can even require specialist installation, meaning even more money. But now setting up an alarm system is simple and suits every pocket, with two new great value electronic security ranges from Sterling. August 2009 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Student Stashes! Going to university for the first time is exciting, but with all the new experiences, it’s not surprising that many students don’t pay that much attention to security. Sadly this means that shared houses and flats make easy picking for burglars, who know that there will be people in and out and that doors will often be unlocked. Communal areas full of relaxed people also mean that strangers are unlikely to be challenged. So what’s the best way to safeguard valuables from prying eyes and light fingers? August 2009 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Keep Spare Keys Safe With Sterling With the holidays over, the kids back at school and the nights getting longer evenings can end up being a rush. No-one wants to think of people ending up locked out, but these days leaving a spare key outside is dangerous. Everyone knows that spare house keys live under the mat, in a Wellington boot, or on a string behind the letterbox. But that includes burglars! Fortunately the answer is easy with this simple solution from Sterling. March 2009 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Saved from Holiday Stress with the SafeCan from Sterling Holidays are the one part of the year that everyone looks forward to as a well-earned break - but they can be stressful at times too! The last thing anyone wants to worry about when they're away is the security of their valuables. But burglars know that holidaymakers and tourists can make easy pickings. Often carrying spending money or valuable documents like passports, people on holiday are likely to be less security-conscious than they are at home, and may not notice a theft until it is too late. May 2009 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Protect The Patio This Summer with Sterling Making the most of summer weather means plenty of alfresco dining, whether it's breakfast with the birds, lunch on the lawn or dining in the dusk. But garden furniture and BBQs are also tempting for thieves looking for an easy steal! March 2009 Click here for full text Back to top |
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| Guarding The Garden Summer is on the way and that means more time spent in the garden, whether it is work or play. With crime on the increase, it has never been more important to keep your kit locked up safe and sound, whether it's bikes, barbecues, furniture or tools. This means tough locks and cables, but they don't have to cost the earth. Take a tip from Sterling and find out how to beat burglars on a budget. February 2009 Click here for full text Back to top |
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