FREE testing of electric blankets is being offered as winter approaches.

The district council is offering the service during a session at its civic offices in Epping High Street on September 26.

Its Safer Communities Team will carry out the testing and will also be on hand to answer questions about crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour during the session from 10am to 2.30pm.

For more details, call the team on 01992 564608 or email safercommunities@eppingforestdc.gov.uk.

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