There is little worse than trying to find a spot to store your coffee machine and realising that your plugs are in all of the wrong places. An extension lead is unsightly and not the safest option in ...

Electrical socket with plug. The concept of connection and disconnection. Wires, cables, electric extension cord. Vector illustration. electric plug and outlet, pugging in or unplugging power cord ...

They stated: "Extension cables left coiled up and overloaded sockets and adapters ... plus extra guests needing to plug in appliances can increase the chances of an electrical fire." ...

It was a similar story at the nearby Temple Gate Hotel, with laptops and phones plugged in at every available power point.