Some of you may have noticed that I've been posting up fewer news stories recently and I'm late with my newsletter. I'm sorry about this, but I've been tied up with several security consultancy jobs that have come in recently. I guess it must be something to do with it being a new year with…

BBC News: Imposing fines of up to £500,000 on the companies behind cold calls and nuisance text messages is to become easier under changes to the law being made by the government. The move follows tens of thousands of complaints about cold calling. Currently, firms can only be punished if…

Here's a handy website for you folks planning to move or if you simply want to know some stats about your local area. You can look up Property, Crime, Schools, Travel and the Environment all on one site. Neat idea and well worth a visit. Click here:…

This year Cumbria Constabulary is celebrating a century of female police officers. As part of the celebrations of women in policing, a long-serving officer and two new recruits have spoken about their experiences of being a female police officer. Sgt Sue Jamieson is based in Brampton, and has…

This story from Nuneaton and Bedworth Neighbourhood Watch newsletter Cashpoint users are being warned of a new tactic being used by distraction thieves, after more than £9,000 was stolen in 20 thefts across the West Midlands. CCTV footage of the offences show how the swindlers approach…

I was off out on my travels again yesterday, this time to a central London Ward not far from Victoria Station where you'll find many streets of very attractive stucco terraced houses that have been converted into small hotels or flats. I was there to advise a lady about her security arrangements…