Lock out a burglar

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Published on Monday, 21 November 2011 08:21
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Poor quality uPVC locks are putting householders at risk.

Police in North West Leeds have issued an appeal for householders to get their uPVC door locks checked and replaced with bump and snap secure Euro Cylinder locks.

This follows an increase in break-ins where vulnerable and cheap Euro Profile locks have been forced. Burglars use a simple tool to smash the lock in a technique well known among criminals.

Around one-in-four burglaries in West Yorkshire involves the Euro Profile locks, which are widely used in uPVC doors, particularly older ones.

Poor quality uPVC locks are putting householders at risk.

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Fix My Street

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Published on Thursday, 03 November 2011 11:36
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How many of you notice something whilst walking around Adel and just think "Someone else will sort that out".  Then a few weeks later you go past the same thing and wonder why nothing has been done. 
 
Whether it be potholes, signposts, household rubbish, curb stones, graffiti, flytipping, blocked drains, abandoned properties, street signs, street lighting etc.,
 
Well now its easy to report all these problems and notify Leeds City Council.  To see this website click here
  • Enter a nearby UK postcode, or street name and area
  • Locate the problem on a map of the area
  • Enter details of the problem
We send it to the council on your behalf

Yorkshire Water - Wrap up your home for winter

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Published on Thursday, 03 November 2011 17:34
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Our latest campaign is advising customers to wrap up their homes for winter. 

We have loads of advice on how to protect your home for winter & are offering our customers products at discounted rates - everything from lagging to tap covers.

As part of our advice we have our top 5 tips and a video showing you how to make your home safe from frost this winter.

http://www.yorkshirewater.com/your-w...our-pipes.aspx