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10 Years Service24/01/2012 Congratulations to Anchor's dedicated long serving staff |
Retail Crime Costs Up By A Third As Organised Criminals Target Shops16/01/2012 The overall cost of retail crime has soared by 31 per cent to £1.4 billion as the sector is increasingly targeted by serious, organised criminals. |
Contract wins boost presence in Scotland13/01/2012 Anchor are delighted to announce two substantial new security contracts in Edinburgh |
Old Gent13/01/2012 A short story of Corporate Social Responsibility in it's purest form |
Farewell04/01/2012 We say a fond farewell to Adrian Powell |
Christmas Thank You19/12/2011 Best wishes of the Season |
National day of action to target metal theft14/12/2011 Police forces across the country are joining with Government and other agencies to tackle metal theft this Christmas |
Operation Regent targets West Yorkshire security staff06/12/2011 More than 200 security staff, CCTV operatives and door supervisors were inspected during a large-scale operation across West Yorkshire on Thursday [01 Dec]. |
Get ready for winter06/12/2011 As the weather turns colder, now is a good time to think about what winter weather preparations you, your family and community may need to make |
New product prevents copper theft29/11/2011 Anchor launch new initiative to beat the copper thieves |
Securing UK border during strike28/11/2011 Robust arrangements are in place to maintain the security of the border ahead of planned strike action on 30 November |
Designer Car Parking22/11/2011 Care Parking chosen by McArthur Glen to manage flagship site. |
Margin Erosion18/11/2011 Does margin loss spell the doom of the SME Guarding Business? |
New adition14/11/2011 A new addition to the parking team? |
Wow! – a Sales Director08/11/2011 Grant McEwan joins Anchor from Securitas |
New Head of Parking19/10/2011 As part of Anchor's growth in the Parking sector, a new National Operations Manager has been appointed. |
SIA launches text message service for customers03/10/2011 The Security Industry Authority has today launched a new SMS text message service for licence holders. |
Awards21/09/2011 Recognition Awards given to 100% acheivers |
Positive Results Found During SIA National Operation21/09/2011 The SIA’s latest wide-scale random compliance checks took place across Cambridgeshire, West Midlands, North East England and Scotland on Friday [09 Sept]. |
Partners with Mason & Partners13/09/2011 Mason & Partners have appointed Anchor Cleaning Services to give some sparkle to their portfolio |
Savills picks Anchor12/09/2011 Anchor Cleaning Services awarded the cleaning contract at the prestigious St James Shopping Centre in Edinburgh |
Tagged08/09/2011 Security Supplier Subject to Curfew After Being Found Guilty of Supplying Unlicensed Guards |
Happy to serve05/09/2011 Anchor waitress service team up for award |
Rioters’ Shop Attacks Condemned08/08/2011 Rioters’ Shop Attacks Condemned As 161 Arrests Are Made |
National Cleaning Contract Win09/06/2011 DBH Serviced Business Centres awards Anchor Cleaning it's National Portfolio |
No SIA licence !17/05/2011 Unlicensed company director and CCTV operative found during SIA visit |
New Care Parking site03/05/2011 Care Parking have a new team and a new site |
British Airways chairman savages airport security bureaucracy26/04/2011 In a speech to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in London Sir Martin Broughton, launched a scathing attack on the current “one-size fits all” system of security checks at airports |
Marathon Man14/04/2011 Alan Mooney, one of our Security Officers at AT&T has completed a marathon, rainsing funds for the Forces Childrens Trust. |
The future of clean?12/04/2011 Anchor trials an innovative ionised water technology to keep it's customers premises clean the environmental way |
Global Terror08/04/2011 Facebook & Twitter to be used in US terror alerts |
Anti-cuts demo unrest sees 149 charged28/03/2011 Police have charged 149 people after unrest broke out alongside a peaceful anti-spending cuts protest in London. |
Police stop and search powers scaled back21/03/2011 Home Secretary lays parliamentary order as part of commitment to making counter-terrorism powers fairer and more effective. |
Thank You11/03/2011 On behalf of the hard working team here, I just want to thank you for supporting Anchor - we wouldn'y be where we are today without the support of our staff and friends - Andrew |
Current UK Terrorism Threat Level: Severe07/03/2011 In our country where the security services assessed threat of a terrorist attack is highly likely, it is important for the security practitioner to be aware of global and local terror trends. |
More Support for Cleaning Division04/03/2011 An experienced new manager joins the Cleaning Division Team |
Court told of signs in parking wrangle03/03/2011 A Shropshire woman, who received a parking ticket after she claimed that she did not see the signs at a private car park, was pictured on CCTV walking right past them, a county court was told |
Beware of internet advice forums03/03/2011 Parking penalty just, judge rules |
SIA Annual Stakeholder Conference01/03/2011 This conference forms part of the SIA's stakeholder engagement strategy |
Crackdown on Blue Badge Fraud14/02/2011 The Government is implementing major reforms to crack down on drivers who abuse the disabled parking system as part of the most comprehensive changes to the Blue Badge scheme for 40 years |
GKN Chooses Anchor25/01/2011 Anchor are selected to provide all Security related services to Global group GKN |
Brrrrrrr23/12/2010 Winter driving tips |
Care Parking in Oldham17/12/2010 Care Parking awarded further sites |
Jeff get's Silver17/12/2010 Jeff Sissons is awarded Anchor's prestigious Silver Iceberg Award |
SIA fightback10/11/2010 SIA Chairman challenges lack of rationale behind SIA axing decision |
Care Parking launch10/11/2010 Anchor CPS, the parking management division of Anchor Group Services, has been re-branded as Care Parking |
National Security Strategy Unveiled19/10/2010 Tackling terrorism and the growing threat from cyber crime are among government priorities |
Fired Up Training07/10/2010 Pumpman training has been completed for our staff at Tata Steel |
Whats the alternative to the SIA?27/09/2010 Clarification of media speculation from the SIA |
Silver Life-Savers17/09/2010 Two members of the Security Team at Buchanan Galleries use their First Aid training to save a life |
On Brand at White Rose17/09/2010 Geraldine Silverwood, from the Security Team at White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds, is the winning employee for August's 'On-Brand' award |
Praise from Northern Ireland13/09/2010 The Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) praise Anchor staff in relation to arrests. |
Creating the DNA of a modern security officer20/08/2010 Given the ever-increasing skills sets demanded of today's security officers, in part driven by their role as first responders, Bobby Logue argues for an aspirational model that would help shift the mindset of buyers. |
BPA RESPONSE17/08/2010 BPA RESPONSE TO HOME SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT CLAMPING FIRMS |
Positive impact from licensing10/08/2010 Overall, licensing has had a positive impact on the private security industry, a study published today by the Security Industry Authority has found. |
Legion Group trading suspended02/08/2010 Trading in the AIM listed Legion Group has been suspended |
Green Cleaning29/07/2010 Green cleaning doesn't neccessarily cost more - Anchor looks at smart service delivery |
The BPA Master Plan for Parking28/07/2010 The BPA Master Plan for Parking was launched by new President Graham Brown at a Reception held at the House of Commons on Friday 23rd July. |
Why use AnchorCPS to manage your car park?27/07/2010 We think that its time that the traditional service delivery is shaken up and looked at with a new pair of eyes. |
More Service Support27/07/2010 Lorraine Preston joins the Anchor Team in the role of Support Services Director |
Cost saving through technology26/07/2010 With pressure to find overhead reductions, we have been examining how savings of up to 80% of your security guarding costs can be achieved over 5 years without reducing effectiveness. |
Child safety button on Facebook13/07/2010 Facebook make it easier for young people to report their concerns by clicking a button |
PM's security crticised06/07/2010 SMT Online slams PM's security in The London Evening Standard |
Parking Division Mobilises01/07/2010 Anchor support Mobilise charity |
SIA to raise standards21/06/2010 A Common Purpose: Raising Standards in the Private Security Industry |
New Vehicles11/06/2010 It's in the Jeans? |
New Role for Eugene10/06/2010 Eugene Larkin is taking on a new and important role within Anchor's operations. |
More Operations Support09/06/2010 David Cross joins the Operations Team for the North. |
On Brand at White Rose12/05/2010 Security staff nominated for employee of the month |
Anchor supports local RFU12/05/2010 Anchor Group Services sponsor Waterloo V Fylde |
Laura Flies High04/05/2010 Laura Jones sky-dives for charity |
Severe threat level04/05/2010 Terror threat rises |
New Training & Development Manager27/04/2010 Andy Hiles takes on role of Anchor's Training & Development Manager |
Royal Visit to site27/04/2010 Anchor's team are praised for their part in HRH Prince Andrew's visit to Corus |
London Contracts07/04/2010 Anchor commences cleaning operations on landmark buildings in the City of London |
Extended Security Knowledge07/04/2010 Skills for Security's Level 3 Security Operations programme helps operational personnel improve their security knowledge |
Is your Security Strategy ‘fit for purpose’?08/03/2010 Recent work by Perpetuity found that only one-third of organisations had a security strategy that had been approved by the Board |
Anchor recommend the 'Secure Environment' award01/02/2010 A new Police certification scheme helps businesses and organisations gain accreditation |
Johnson raises UK terror threat level to 'severe'25/01/2010 Home Secretary Alan Johnson has raised the threat level in the UK to ‘severe’, an announcement that means a terrorist attack is now “highly likely”. |
Silver ICEBERGS25/01/2010 Recognition for members of the team at Fosse Park |
Market Place Success with Waste04/01/2010 The Team at Market Place Bolton receive recognition for exceeding waste targets |
Congratulations04/01/2010 Bryan Dormer receives recognition from Epson |
Top 10% ACS10/12/2009 Anchor score highest ever in recent SIA assessment |
Anchor Steels itself with new contract win01/12/2009 Anchor awarded major new contract with Corus |
Great Growth09/11/2009 Anchors Sales Growth Up 30% |
Caretaking Team take care of recycling06/11/2009 Caretaking team at Market Place Bolton nominated for ICEBERG award |
What goes around...!02/11/2009 Anchor delighted to be re-awarded Land Securities flagship site |
Anchor Golf day success01/11/2009 Anchor hosts an intimate golf day at The Belfry |
Professional Response14/09/2009 Liberty Shopping Centre team told that they "should be proud of themselves" by London Ambulance Service |
Top 10% in ACS08/09/2009 Anchor Security Services proud to be in the top 10% of Approved Contractors. |
Shoplifting Gang Arrested07/09/2009 Excellent work by out security team at Fosse Park Leicester |
New Face07/09/2009 Anchor are delighted to welcome Peter Bramhall into the team as Regional Operations Manager. |
Jackie passes CIPD14/08/2009 Jackie Price passes her CIPD |
Flu prevention27/07/2009 Anchor takes pro-active steps to reduce risk of Swine Flu |
Swine flu pandemic23/06/2009 We are constantly monitoring the swine flu pandemic and have advised all our staff to report any symptoms to our HR department immediately for further advice. |
Anchor service re-engineering and innovation12/06/2009 “May you live in interesting times” was the double edged Chinese proverb; well we are certainly living in “interesting times” with the pressures on all aspects of business and the economy. |
Shopping Centre Growth10/06/2009 Anchor continues it's growth accross the UK in the Shopping Centre and Retail Park marketplace |
ICEBERG Awards10/06/2009 We are very proud of our staff members who go above and beyond their day-to-day duties, and are a credit to both Anchor and our Customers |
Positive Suggestions09/06/2009 Anchor's suggestions scheme contributor rewarded |
Staff Focus01/04/2009 Barry Turner Patrols & Key-holding Manager |
Staff Focus01/04/2009 Garry Norris-Jones Retail Training & Operations Manager |
Exciting new JV01/04/2009 Anchor Group Services form a Joint Venture company with G Security Alarms to provide a total CCTV Monitoring and Response security solution |
National Cleaning Contract Award01/04/2009 Clean sweep with Anchor Cleaning winning national contract. |
Group Growth01/04/2009 Anchor Group continues it's organic growth |
Training, training, training12/02/2009 Anchor delighted to receive positive response to its new Supervisory Skills course. |
Healthy staff05/02/2009 Anchor supports staff HSF Health Plan |
Iceberg Alert20/01/2009 Anchors Iceberg Award scheme recognised as motivational and a great example of 'Best Practice' |
Anchor gains Assured Vendor status14/01/2009 Anchor is proud to achieve Assured Vendor status with Altius |
Committed to Training09/01/2009 Anchor well on way to 100% target for NVQ's |
Anchor Supports Shopping Centre Conference09/01/2009 Shopping Centre Management Conference comes to the ACC Liverpool in March 2009 |
Anchors Away06/01/2009 Securing some of the countries most important Royal Navy support vessels |
Thanks from Coastguard05/01/2009 Security Team at The Odyssey in Belfast praised by Bangor Coastguard |
Penny for your thoughts?01/12/2008 Who says Anchor hasn't got 'Old Fashioned Values'? |
Cool Cars15/08/2008 Anchors new fleet of Vauxhall Corsa EcoFlex cars feature new branding |
North of the Border15/08/2008 Anchor open a new branch office near Glasgow |
Patrol & Response15/08/2008 Anchor brings in expert to develop their Patrol & Response services to new levels. |
We're as green as walking12/08/2008 Anchor off-sets it's entire fleet |
C3 More than a Control Room03/07/2008 Anchor's Control Room undergoes a refreshing change |
Anchor approved by Buying Force02/06/2008 Anchor are pleased to become approved TFS suppliers for Buying Force |
Midlands Investment07/05/2008 Anchor appoints Dean Allan to develop the Midlands |
Return to the fold07/05/2008 Garry Norris-Jones rejoins Anchor as Retail Operations and Training Manager |
M&S Money chooses Anchor01/05/2008 Anchor Group Services have been selected by M&S Money to provide Security Support Services to their Chester Centre |
Anchor Sponsors BCSC Conference28/04/2008 Anchor Group are Silver Sponsors of the 12th BCSC Northern Regional Shopping Centre Management Conference |
Award for hard work12/03/2008 Mall Attendant Pauline Rogers receives recognition award |
New Face in Maintenance12/03/2008 Ian Wawra has joined Anchor Cleaning to provide full time maintenance service to Fosse Park |
New Sales Manager to join Anchor team19/02/2008 Experienced Sales Manager Eric Julier joins the Anchor team |
Lone worker safety11/01/2008 Anchor first to use 'real time' web based guard patrol tracking |
James moves South11/01/2008 James Wheeler moves on to regional director of national guarding firm |
Head and shoulders above the rest!03/12/2007 Anchor embarks on new trial with Segway |
Project Griffin26/11/2007 Anchor invests in terrorism awareness course |
Man and machine?26/11/2007 Anchor embarks on trial of new technology in Shopping Centres |
It's Silver for Darren23/11/2007 Darren achieves a Silver Iceberg award for Customer Service |
In The Pink12/11/2007 The girls from Anchor's Cleaning team at Fosse Shopping Park "Wear it in Pink" in aid of Breast Cancer |
Health & Safety Excellence12/11/2007 Top Marks for Fosse Shopping Park |
A cleaner marketplace04/10/2007 A 'clean sweep' at Bolton Market Place |
Anchor secures flood properties31/08/2007 Anchor helps the residents of Hull protect their belongings |
Fosse Park has a new site manager15/08/2007 Tracy Holder joins Anchor Group Services |
New Supervisor at Fosse Park01/08/2007 Debbie Holt to supervisor at Fosse Park Shopping Centre |
Anchor Golf Day Tees Off01/08/2007 Anchor hosts its 8th Golf Day for customers and supplier partners at DeVere Carden Park in Cheshire |
Anchor sponsors BCSC Management Conference01/06/2007 Anchor are delighted to be sponsoring the BCSC Northern Region Shopping Centre Management Conference |
10 Years Service
24/01/2012
Congratulations to Anchor's dedicated long serving staff
Retail Crime Costs Up By A Third As Organised Criminals Target Shops
16/01/2012
The overall cost of retail crime has soared by 31 per cent to £1.4 billion as the sector is increasingly targeted by serious, organised criminals.
