Christmas security checklist.

BOSSES in Coventry have been urged to make sure their businesses are left secure over the Christmas holiday.

The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce has issued a security checklist for businesses.

Stephen Docherty, policy officer at the chamber, said: "Business people want to be able to relax and enjoy the Christmas break safe in the knowledge that their business is protected."

The guidance includes locking away as much as possible and leaving no cash on company premises. Internal and external doors should be locked and spare keys removed from the property.

Deliveries due to arrive during the holiday period should be cancelled and the removal of post is advisable. No rubbish should be left outside premises as it could be used to start a fire, and any items that could help anyone to break in should be removed.