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Thursday 11th Aug 2022

Rural Crime Rising as Cost of Living Crisis Bites

The latest Rural Crime Report from insurer NFU Mutual reflects a sharp rise as the cost of living crisis hits rural communities and criminals make up for lost time. Rural crime has huge implications for rural businesses, already facing difficulties due to extreme weather, staff shortages and increasing production costs. And it`s a concern for all rural residents, as reflected in the NFU report. Read on to learn more about the latest rural crime report and what can be done to bolster security in the countryside.

Thursday 04th Aug 2022

Experts Challenge Seagull Poo Warnings

Warnings about how seagull poo contributes to water pollution at Scottish beaches, issued by the Keep Scotland Beautiful - My Beach Your Beach campaign, have been challenged by both RSPB Scotland and the British Trust for Ornithology. In this post we consider the pollution risks associated with bird guano and what you can do if bird mess is a concern.

Thursday 28th Jul 2022

Securing Wheelie Bins and Outdoor Valuables

Wheelie bins have become a common feature outside our homes and businesses. But unfortunately, they are often targeted by criminals. And there are many other valuable outdoor items that can attract unwanted attention - including patio furniture, barbecues and garden equipment. In this post we consider how to secure these valuables.

Wednesday 20th Jul 2022

UK Schools Warned Over Anticipated Crime Wave

As the UK endures an unprecedented heat wave, specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has issued a warning to schools that, as they close their doors for the summer recess, they could become attractive targets for criminals over the coming weeks and months.

Thursday 14th Jul 2022

Keeping Our Senior Citizens Safe and Secure

Unfortunately, older people are an easy target for criminals. Official figures collected and analysed in 2019 showed that an older person becomes the victim of fraud every 40 seconds. Around one in 12 (8%) of respondents to the 2019 survey reported being the victim of fraud in the previous year, equivalent to more than 800,000 senior citizens in England and Wales. In this post we look at the ways criminals target the elderly and what can be done to protect them.