'Be on the alert'

The co-ordinator of a neighbourhood watch group in Keynsham haswarned residents not to be complacent.

Bob Eastaugh, who helped set up the Charlton Road NeighbourhoodWatch, told residents at the latest meeting to remain vigilantdespite the recent lack of criminal activity.

He said: "People have to do everything they can to make sure theydon't become the victims of burglars or thieves."

The next meeting is on Monday, January 24, from 7pm at QueensRoad Methodist Church in Keynsham.