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A grandmother has described thieves who stole oil from her daughter's home
oil tank as "mindless thugs". The woman, who asked not to be named, said her daughter's family, were left with a freezing house after thieves emptied the
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Oil tanks should not be tipped to increase the supply of fuel to central heating systems, homeowners have been warned.The Housing Executive has noted that as the credit crunch bites into finances, homeowners may be tempted to tip their oil [
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Neath Port Talbot oil tank owners have been warned to be on their guard against thieves, it has been reported.Local police have told the Neath Guardian that there was an attempted theft of heating fuel from an oil tank earlier [
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Police are warning
oil tank owners in south Wales to be alert after a spate of thefts, it has been reported.Dyfed-Powys police told the Swansea Evening Post they have discovered an increase in thefts from oil tanks as the [
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The Oil Firing Technical Association (Oftec) has launched its annual search for excellence in the field of oil heating and cooker, looking to oil tank manufacturers such Balmoral and Titan.In 2008, Oftec has added new categories to its Awards for [
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Devon is the latest area of the country to be hit by a spate of heating oil thefts, according to local police.Four homes in the county have been targeted by criminals, who siphoned off thousands of litres of the fuel [
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Users of home heating oil have been advised to step up their security measures in the wake of a spate of thefts.Norfolk police have recorded 36 heating oil thefts in recent weeks and are keen for homeowners to take measures [
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Homeowners have been warned to inspect their oil tanks for damage or cracks or face prosecution under environmental laws. The Environment Agency Wales (EAW) has said that leaks from oil tanks can cause damage to watercourses and soils. Furthermore, if [
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Pensioners in Liverpool are living in the coldest houses, it has been revealed. According to a survey conducted by the Department of Health (DoH) 28.2 per cent of over-65s in Liverpool do not have central heating in their homes. Also [
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Gloucestershire woman has told of her war with British Gas over an electricity bill of more than £10,000. Vicki Atherton, who runs the Old New Inn in Bourton-on-the-Water, received the £10,676 demand earlier this month, having not been billed by [
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The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has called on the support of a community group to help cut Northern Ireland's energy consumption levels. The body has enlisted the support of Women of the World, a group which celebrates cultural diversity in [
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Businesses have been reminded to check their oil storage tanks for leaks or face heavy penalties if they are found to be polluting the environment. Should businesses by found to be in breach of environmental legislation due to an oil [
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Titan Tanks has launched a new 900 litre capacity vessel, it has been announced. The oil storage tank manufacturer's Truckmaster TM900 is a mobile diesel refuelling tank and has been designed for use in onsite refuelling of commercial vehicles. According [
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