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London’s emergency services are performing an exercise today in preparation for the Olympics. The exercise is designed to ensure that the emergency services are prepared for any potential terrorist scares.

Front Door Bar Gate

A recent image of a security bar gate we fitted in North London. There are cheaper door gates on the market but in our opinion there is no comparison in

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Emergency Services Prepare For Olympics

The scene of the mock attack is the disused Aldwych Underground Station, where emergency services can get a good idea of a real attack behind closed doors.

The UK is currently on the third highest level of alert, which is “substansial” but this is expected to increase to “severe” during the games, which would indicate that an attack is high likely.

Throughout the games London will have an increased security presence, with over 13,500 troops thought to be involved in the security operation that is said to cost £1bn.

London’s local locksmith, Alexandra Locksmith, has been chosen to work at the Olympics. Keep checking the blog and like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/alexandralocksmithsltd to find out more.

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Front Door Bar Gate

A recent image of a security bar gate we fitted in North London. There are cheaper door gates on the market but in our opinion there is no comparison in strength, visual and physical deterrent and quality. We also use a Chubb 5 lever British Standard BS3621 deadlock.

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Landlords warned on deadlocks after housing act conviction

A landlord of a house in multiple occupation in Bath has been convicted of failing to comply with an improvement notice under the Housing act 2004. The improvement notice previously served on the landlord specified battery fire alarms were not working, there was no fire door to the kitchen and there were unsuitable door locks which in the event of a fire could cause occupants to become trapped. Councillor Ball, cabinet member housing and planning at Bath and North East Somerset council said: “Landlords must ensure that their housing is in safe condition or feel the full force of the law. They must get their houses in order. A worrying trend with many of these cases is the use of deadlocks on fire doors by landlords which turn the house into a death trap. This must stop and we will take action against those who put their tenants in danger.”

So if there is a deadlock on the communal front door and it is locked at night or when you leave the property, you may wish to replace it with a lock which has a thumb turn on the inside.

You must always be able to open the communal front door from the inside without the use of a key.

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Security Grilles in Muswell Hill

Paul from Alexandra Locksmith was recently called to install security grilles at a home in Muswell Hill. The homeowner had some concerns about security in the area and wanted a secure solution that wouldn’t compromise the look of their property.

As you can see from the picture, Paul has installed an attractive security grille on the inside of the property. The collapsible security grille is designed to be secure and to blend in with your home.

If you would like to install security grilles or window security grilles for your home or business, contact Alexandra Locksmith.

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London Burglary Hot Spots Revealed

Figures released this week have revealed the most burgled postcodes in London, with Stoke Newington leading the way. The research conducted by MoneySupermarket examined 3 million applications for home insurance across the whole of the UK and filtered the data to show where people had made claims for burglary.

This data revealed that houses in Stoke Newington and Wood Green were most at risk of burglary in London, with over 30 claims of burglary per every 1000 enquires for the two London locations. The next London postcode to feature in the list was Streatham followed by Longford. The full list of London locations to feature in the list is shown below with residents of these areas advised to be extra cautious and take steps to reduce risk of burglary. Installing new and secure locks, including Banham locks can help guard against criminals, as well as the installation of CCTV security equipment and grilles for windows and doors.
Here are is the full list of London most burgled locations:

Postcode	Town	No. of Thefts per 1000 Enquiries
N16	Stoke Newington	33.6
N22	Wood Green	30.3
SW16	Streatham	27.2
UB7	Longford	26.4
IG8	Woodford Green	26.2
NW7	Mill Hill	25

If you are interested in Banham Locks or would like more information on other security measures such as Security Grilles, contact Alexandra Locksmith

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One in 10 street lights dimmed as councils try to save cash

Almost one in 10 street lights are turned off or dimmed overnight as councils seek to save money on energy bills amid widespread public spending cuts, but how will this effect not only drivers but homeowners safety.

Click on the link below to read the full story.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/8887314/One-in-10-street-lights-dimmed-as-councils-try-to-save-cash.html

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Bungling Armed Robber Shoots Himself In Foot

Click on the link below to read the story and watch the video

http://news.sky.com/home/strange-news/article/16156733

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London 2012 Olympic Park

Just done a job at Westfield in Stratford and had to drive through the Olympic park. Looks amazing. Looking forward to London 2012

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Chinese New Year

Wishing everyone a very happy Chinese New Year, the year of the Dragon.

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Lattice Security Grilles

Here is a security grille Alexandra Locksmiths recently fitted at a home in North London. This is a great example of how the lattice design grilles allow them to blend into a room. One obstacle that prevents many home owners from installing security grilles is that many fear the grille may stand out or blemish the appearance of a beautifully decorated room.

This picture expels those fears, showing that security grilles can provides protection whilst taking nothing away from an aesthetics of a living room, kitchen or dining room. The security grilles are also collapsible, providing security only when you need it and out of sight when not in use.

If you are interested in installing security grilles, or would like any more information on the security measures to keep your home or business secure contact Alexandra Locksmiths.

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