A recent garage break-in in Musselburgh, East Lothian highlights how vulnerable garage doors can be when fitted with standard euro cylinder locks. In this incident, criminals used lock snapping to force entry through a Hormann garage door, snapping the cylinder cleanly and gaining access within minutes. Lock snapping remains one...
Midlothian Council Bin Changes: A Poorly Thought-Out Decision That Will Harm Communities
Midlothian Council has decided — without proper public consultation — to introduce a third household bin across Midlothian. While the council may present this as a positive step for recycling, the reality for residents is far more concerning. This change will directly affect every household, and in its current form...
Picking the Lock of Making Tax Digital: Is MTD a Burden for Locksmiths?
What Exactly is Making Tax Digital? For many sole traders, the world of tax can feel like a complex puzzle. And for traditional trades like locksmithing, the thought of "Making Tax Digital" often evokes more confusion than clarity. Here at Pentland Locksmith Services, like many independent locksmiths across the UK,...