The average Briton moves home eight times in their lifetime 11 per cent of the UK population moves home every year 92 per cent of domestic burglary in England and Wales is committed through either the front or back door … Continue reading →

Door and Window security specifications just became more stringent following the implementation of Document Q. The Approved Document came into effect on the 1st of October, and will feature the new government guidelines covering security of ‘easily accessible’ doors and … Continue reading →

Combining style and security; UAP are always coming up with new products to both serve an important purpose and look aesthetically pleasing. Their ranges of door viewers are as easy on the eye as they are easy to see through, … Continue reading →

The great and the good of crime prevention in Europe gathered in Italy in October for the annual European Neighbourhood Watch Association (EUNWA) conference – and amongst a schedule packed to overflowing with renowned scientists, police experts and Neighbourhood Watch … Continue reading →

North East Panels has made the switch to Avocet’s new ATK snap secure lock. The Washington-based company, which produces over 400 completed door units per week, will be fitting the new TS007 3-star rated and SS312 Diamond accredited Euro cylinder … Continue reading →

Many of you will already be aware that the locksmith industry is very competitive, and trying to ensure you have the best quality advertising for your company can be the difference between work and not. However, when marketing is not … Continue reading →

“The unique opportunity to travel as a Fellow means I can learn from talented craftspeople and professionals with a diverse range of skills” – 2015 Fellow Ben Hornberger A country-wide conservation tour offering committed craftspeople hands-on experience in the repair … Continue reading →

Earlier this month, a fire ripped through student flats in Bristol where around 120 students lived. More than 40 firefighters tackled the blaze as it took hold of the building and completely destroyed the roof. No students were harmed, but … Continue reading →

ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions has supplied products to a college based in East Lancashire. Nelson and Colne College was formed by a merger of a number of … Continue reading →

Established for over nine years, DoorTECH is one of the UK’s leading providers of door safety solutions. They have a wide range of fire door closers to suit customer requirements and budget. They install a variety of products including wire-free … Continue reading →

Security specialist Yale has launched the first retrofit multipoint lock in the market that allows users to maintain accreditation on existing PAS 24 doors, without needing to fit exactly the same lock as was supplied with the door. This gives … Continue reading →

Combines keypad and smart card access with the ability to set access codes from a remote location and manage through NFC-enabled tablet Newbury, Berkshire, 4th November 2015 – Codelocks today announced details of a new SMART lock that provides flexible access … Continue reading →

I have always maintained that the decline of British safe making was caused by it becoming a victim of its own success.  Commercial rivalry between the three leading protagonists; Chubb, John Tann and SLS had led to a creative hot-house … Continue reading →

Security expert Abloy UK has supplied the Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea with all of the display case locks for its new exhibition ‘Love the Words’, which opened on the centenary of Thomas’ birth. Interactive displays tell the story of … Continue reading →