Home security

That report was written by Julie Currie and read by Ian McKenna.

Consider home security this winter, read by Karen McPhee.

Police Scotland is reminding readers to take a few simple steps to help keep themselves, their homes and their vehicles safe as the dark nights draw in.

Simple measures can make a difference, including making sure doors and windows are locked when leaving your home or going to bed, using timer switches or security lighting to give the impression someone is at home, keeping outbuildings secure and removing valuables from vehicles and making sure they are locked.