Guides and updates from the Hawthorne team.
Expert advice, industry insights and practical guides to help you make informed security decisions.
Leanne Osborne Promoted to Managing Director
Norwich security firm Hawthorne has promoted Leanne Osborne to Managing Director following a strong start to 2026, as covered by PSI Magazine.
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Three Fire Safety Changes Taking Effect in 2026 That Could Affect Your Building
BS 5839-1:2025 cabling rules, mandatory PEEPs for residential buildings, and second staircase requirements. What each change means for your building.
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How Much Does Commercial CCTV Cost in the UK? (2026 Business Pricing Guide)
Realistic UK commercial CCTV pricing for 2026. Costs per camera, small to large business breakdowns, ongoing costs and what drives price differences.
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What Fire Alarm System Is Required for Commercial Buildings in the UK? (2026 Guide)
What fire alarm system is required for commercial buildings in the UK? A practical 2026 guide covering commercial fire alarm requirements UK, L1 L2 L3 fire alar…
Read moreIs It a Legal Requirement to Have a Fire Alarm in the UK? (2026 Guide)
Is a fire alarm a legal requirement in the UK? Clear 2026 guide for businesses and property owners covering UK fire alarm legal requirements, risk assessments, …
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Marion Cook Appointed as Business Development Manager
Norwich security firm Hawthorne has strengthened its commercial team with the appointment of Marion Cook as Business Development Manager, as covered by PSI Maga…
Read moreWhat Are the Fire Alarm Regulations in the UK? (2026 Business Compliance Guide)
A plain-English guide to fire alarm regulations UK businesses need to know in 2026, including legal requirements, commercial fire alarm categories, interlinked …
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What Data Centre World reinforced about security in 2026
Leanne from Hawthorne reflects on the key themes from Data Centre World 2026 - integrated security, proactive risk management, and the convergence of cyber and …
Read moreWhat Data Centre World reinforced about security in 2026
Leanne from Hawthorne reflects on the key themes from Data Centre World 2026 - integrated security, proactive risk management, and the convergence of cyber and …
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Making the News: Hawthorne Featured in Trade Publications
We are proud to have been featured in numerous trade publications celebrating our rebrand from SSY to Hawthorne, marking a new chapter for our business.
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A £100m Data Centre is good news and not just for Lincoln
News of a proposed £100m data centre in Lincoln housing top-secret military information is a strong vote of confidence in the UK's digital and defence infrastru…
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Battery Storage Security: Keeping Your Containerised Sites Safe & Compliant
Containerised battery energy storage sites face copper theft, arson and strict insurer scrutiny. A practical guide to securing BESS compounds: perimeter detecti…
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Intruder Alarms for Commercial Premises – What You Need to Know
Security grades, monitored vs bells-only, police response and insurance compliance: a plain-English guide to specifying a commercial intruder alarm that actuall…
Read moreCCTV System Compliance: Meeting UK Regulations
GDPR, ICO registration, signage, retention and subject access requests: what UK businesses must do to run commercial CCTV legally — and the mistakes that attrac…
Read moreFire Safety Regulations for Commercial Buildings
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes you, the responsible person, legally accountable. What the law requires, what enforcement looks like, and h…
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Access Control Systems: Which Type Is Right for Your Business?
Keypads, fobs, smartphone credentials and biometrics compared — standalone vs networked vs cloud-managed access control, and how to choose the right system for …
Read moreCompliance & pricing, explained properly.
BS 5839 Compliance: Fire Alarm Standards Explained
Plain-English guide to BS 5839 categories L1 to L5 and what they mean for your commercial building. Written by UK fire alarm installers.…
Read the guideCommercial Fire Alarm Systems
UK commercial fire alarm systems designed, installed and maintained to BS 5839-1. Categories L1 to L5 and P1 to P2 explained. SSAIB accredited.…
Read the guideHow Much Does a Commercial Intruder Alarm Cost?
Plain-English guide to commercial intruder alarm costs in the UK in 2026. Grade 2, Grade 3 and Grade 4 price ranges, monitoring, maintenance and what …
Read the guideHow Much Does Commercial Security Really Cost in the UK?
Plain-English guide to commercial security costs in the UK in 2026. Typical price ranges for CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, fire alarms and mo…
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