Just on my way to The Master Locksmith Association Exhibition in Telford. Looking forward to seeing some new locks and Lock opening tools as well as brushing up on a little training and finding out about any changes in fire regulations regarding communal front doors and panic hardware and up to date insurance contents requirements. […]
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Just had to leave someone locked out as I got caught in the riot in Tottenham, North London N17. Police cars set ablaze, apparent gun shots heard and people hurt. Police helicopter overhead and riot police everywhere. If you need the services of a Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) licensed locksmith in North London then feel
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Two men have been charged with grievous bodily harm as a Locksmith was stabbed in the chest whilst assisting a bailiff repossess a house in Hazel Way, Chingford, East London. The Locksmith sustained a single stab wound to the chest and head injuries, he remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital. Mustafa Gogebakan,
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The new Era 1930 (60mm backset) and 1830 (40mm backset) Auto-deadlocking Rim Lock/Nightlatch complies with BS3621 : 2004 and with the new European Standard (BSEN 12209). It is ideally suited to glass panelled doors as not only is it Auto-deadlocking, meaning it can’t be slipped open when the door is closed from the outside but
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MoD Videos Warn Against Careless Tweeting The Ministry of Defence has issued ‘careless talk costs lives’-style videos warning servicemen and women about the security risks of social networking websites. In one of the clips released on YouTube, a mother posts a message on Facebook about her airman son who is serving in Afghanistan. He makes
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A rim lock or night-latch, is a lock which is attached to the surface of the door, and is normally fitted at shoulder height as this is the most convenient height for reaching out and turning, twisting or pulling the handle, lever or knob to open the door from the inside and inserting the key
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The 5 lever lock mortice deadlock is a type of lock often required for home insurance and are generally recommended by the police for home security. It should be fitted to the lower side of the door to give you the most resistance against forced attack, ie someone kicking the door. There are various grades
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How Secure Is Your Home? Statistics show that 2/3rds of burgalars gain entry or remove goods via the doors. So it is important to ensure that the highest quality door locks that you can afford, protect your home. Burglars look for the easiest target and they can be discouraged, when they find they are up
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Better regulation of locksmith training is needed in a move to prevent criminals learning a highly lucrative trade, the head of a professional body has said. Steffan George, Development Director at the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA), called on the new Cameron/Clegg coalition to make sure all organisations providing training had proper vetting procedures to keep
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Being burgled is a homeowner’s worst nightmare. But sometimes we do not help ourselves, a survey of ex-cons has found. Insurance firm More Than quizzed 50 former thieves about their tricks of the trade. One reformed burglar tells how thieves even use Twitter and Facebook to plan break-ins. In the old days, burglars would pay