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Are you concerned you might be drinking too much? You can use free tools from the NHS Choices to calculate alcohol units and keep a personal drinks diary on your desktop.

As in any other part of the country, North Yorkshire and the City of York suffer from bicycle theft - both from street locations and from houses and out-buildings.

Boiler room fraud is the common term for the ruthless mis-selling of worthless or bogus stocks and shares for the sole purpose of defrauding cash from unwitting investors.

Most thefts are carried out by opportunist thieves, who choose a target with the least number of obstacles. A few precautions will help reduce your chances of being a victim of car crime.

Official figures show that the number of physical attacks on UK cash machines rose by 17% to 635 in 2008. In addition, fraud - mostly card skimming - cost the industry £37 million in 2007.

Whether you're shopping, at home or out on the town, it's always worth taking a few simple steps to make sure your festive season isn't spoiled by criminals.

Officers from our Roads Policing Unit are urging motorists to take extra care when driving and ensure they keep their vehicle well maintained, particularly in wintry conditions.

Fuel is a precious commodity and is often a target for thieves - by taking a few simple steps, you can reduce the chances of being a victim.

Police across North Yorkshire are out in force for the Halloween, "Mischief Night" and Bonfire Night periods to ensure they pass off as peacefully as possible.

Anyone who believes that someone has used their personal details fraudulently can contact any one of the three credit reference agencies and receive assistance.

As with anything in life, it's important to take some basic precautions to protect yourself when you use the internet. There are a number of online services to help you do just that.

Phishing involves email or pop-up messages that claim to be from a legitimate business or organisation - for example, an internet service provider, bank or online payment service.

35% of all burglaries are crimes of opportunity, where the burglar lets themselves in through unlocked doors or windows. Keep your home secure with ten sensible precautions.