Consumer Alerts August 2024
15th of August, 2024Bogus Property Repairer in Chorley Householders in Chorley are asked to beware after a resident was cold called by a short slim dark-haired man with an Irish accent. The caller implied that he had done work at the resident's house in the past ...
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Distractions Cause 48% of Cooking Fires
15th of July, 2024Fires won’t wait for your attention: 48% of Lancashire Cooking Fires Caused by Home Distractions Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is calling on residents to stay focused while cooking to reduce the number of kitchen fires. Incident ...
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Consumer Alerts – June 2024
14th of June, 202414th of June, 2024 Driveway scam Beware cold callers knocking on doors in the Lancaster area offering to spray your driveway to kill weeds and/or power wash your drive. One resident paid £250 and suspects no weed killer was used.&...
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Buy Safe and Keep Safe
30th of May, 2024Buy Safe and Keep Safe 29th of May, 2024 We rely on many things we buy to make our lives easier, to help us and support our wellbeing. But not all products you buy new or second-hand may be made well or meet required safety standards that you...
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Bicycle Theft
30th of May, 2024Bicycle Theft 29th of May, 2024 If you’ve ever had your bicycle stolen, you’ll know how upsetting it can be. Our practical tips will help keep your bike safe and out of the hands of thieves. The most important thing to remem...
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