Getting Started
The best way of getting started is to talk to existing beekeepers, both those with many years experience and those who have taken up beekeeping recently. They will tell you their approach to beekeeping as well as outlining the problems you may encounter locally. They will also be able tell you the best local sources for equipment and supplies.
If you wish to start reading around the subject the BBKA website has a section on getting started, however a local view may answer some of the more specific questions you may have.