A Day in the Life

From patrolling the streets as a burglary unit officer to directing a thriving security business empire, Chris Hanson’s journey is anything but ordinary. As the founder and managing director of SheffLOCK Ltd, Chris and his father Kevin transformed their policing … Continue reading →

Eydens Locksmiths and Security has provided employment opportunities to two students through a partnership with Coventry University, enabling them to put the skills they have developed in the classroom into practice in the workplace. Eydens took on Coventry University students … Continue reading →

You wouldn’t expect a former globe-trotting kitesurfer to end up in the heart of Torquay as a locksmith, but that’s exactly what happened to Casey Metcalfe. After a decade of exploring the world’s wildest winds – from Peru to Sri … Continue reading →

We caught up with Alan Sharpe, founder of London Locksmiths Ltd and a veteran of more than 35 years in the trade, who is speaking out against the rise of so-called “£49 locksmiths”, rogue operators scamming customers and ruining the … Continue reading →

After 26 years on the frontlines of policing, and a prior stint in the Armed Forces, Coventry-born Darren Byrne traded tactical raids for locksmithing. Now running The Coventry Locksmith, he’s building his third career as a self-employed locksmith, aiming to … Continue reading →

If you’re part of the locksport community on Instagram or YouTube, chances are you’ve come across Trucking Lock – lock picker, challenge lock builder, content creator, and all-around lock enthusiast based in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. But what sets Trucking Lock … Continue reading →

When Sidiq Issah lost his car key in a bustling shopping centre back in 2012, he had no idea it would change the course of his life. The locksmith who came to help didn’t handle the job very well, and … Continue reading →

I caught up with Brian Burr, a seasoned locksmith and proud Taurean, hence his business name, Taurus Locks.  With over 16 years in the trade and a lifetime of hands-on graft, it’s a pleasure to feature Brian in his milestone … Continue reading →

It was great to chat with Sam Gregory of Prime Locksmiths, based in Sheffield. He explained how serving the local area allows him to provide a fast, reliable service at a competitive price – something the big national call centre … Continue reading →

At TLJ, we enjoy interviewing locksmiths from overseas to gain a fresh perspective on the trade and life in different parts of the world. We interviewed Collin Goertzen of Expert Locksmiths, based in Saskatchewan, Western Canada, where crime is rife, … Continue reading →

Charlie Church of East Kent Locksmiths got in-touch to tell us about his journey into locksmithing and how (now) he wouldn’t want to do anything else, joining forces with his father Chris. The duo has big plans for the future … Continue reading →

As eager as they come, Alex Caterov reached out to TLJ to share his incredible journey. Determined to become self-employed and build a thriving business for his family’s future, Alex searched for the right franchise opportunity. When he found LockFit, … Continue reading →

Paul Beaumont began his career as an engineer, drawn to problem-solving and precision work. A detour into corporate sales left him feeling unfulfilled, prompting him to return to hands-on work through locksmithing. Paul explains how he earnt a reputation for … Continue reading →

We caught up with Andrew Speight, The Handy Locksmith, who took up locksmithing after a long career in bricklaying, he now looks forward to developing his business further. I’ve been interested in locksmithing for a long time, ever since school. … Continue reading →