Northern residents could look to composite doors and double glazing to see them through the last cold snap of 2009.

UK police forces have forked out thousands of pounds in the last year to replace exterior doors and windows after carrying out raids on the wrong homes.

Composite doors and double glazing could be priority purchases for Britons this winter if they wish to boost their insulation and keep their energy bills as low as possible.

Fitting new composite doors may be a good home improvement to attempt for Britons who are keen to improve their DIY skills and could see a property's facade given a much needed facelift.

Grumpy Christmas shoppers could find a composite door to be the way out of a last-minute gift crisis.

Police in the North West have urged residents to keep their external doors and windows locked, after it was revealed that such a lack of security has led to burglaries in the region.