- Caravan site owners call for lay-by parking restrictions
- July 31, 2012 | 0 Comments
Caravan insurance customers planning a trip to west Cornwall may be interested to hear about calls that have been made to tighten parking restrictions in the area. Local campsite owners in Marazion have called for action to be taken to prevent individuals from camping in their mobile homes in lay-bys, the BBC reports. Although, individuals partaking in the practice are … More
Monthly Archives: July 2012
- Car, caravan and lorry crash causes tailbacks on the A47
- July 31, 2012 | 0 Comments
A caravan insurance may have to be made by the owner of a mobile home that was involved in an accident on the A47. The Eastern Daily Press reports how a lorry and car towing a caravan crashed at 12:25 BST yesterday (July 30th). Other motorists faced a long wait in extensive tailbacks, as the road had to be closed … More
- Oxford council considering cycle safety schemes
- July 31, 2012 | 0 Comments
New proposals being considered by Oxford City Council may result in the reduction of cycle insurance claims in the city. The Oxford Mail reports how the local authority is looking for ways to make the city safer for its bikers. One suggestion is to install two cycle lanes under Botley Road railway bridge, but the project would cost £15,000 and … More
- Road to caravan site closed following 2 car crash
- July 31, 2012 | 0 Comments
Holiday makers attempting to travel to a caravan park in Southport may have been stuck in traffic following a car crash on a coastal road. Two vehicles were involved in the incident which occurred by Willowbank Caravan Park on Friday night (July 27th), the Southport Visitor reports. A blue Ford Focus Zetec and a silver Ford C-Max Zetec collided at … More
- Festival-goers ‘have lucky escape after live cable hits camp’
- July 31, 2012 | 0 Comments
Music lovers may have had a narrow escape from having to make a camping insurance claim after a live power cable snapped at a festival. The 33,000-volt power line fell into a camping area at Coney Grey Farm at around midnight on Thursday (July 28th), the Ripley and Heanor News reports. Fire crews set up a 1,500 sq m cordon … More
- Rowing club receives kayak donation
- July 31, 2012 | 0 Comments
A rowing club may need to invest in kayak insurance after it was presented with a brand new ultra-modern boat. The News Post Leader reports how the chairman of local electronics firm Tynetec Tony Platten donated the craft to Cambois Rowing Club. A double scull carbon fibre boat was given to the organisation at a presentation company, with Mr Patten … More
- Police hunt vandals who damaged boat
- July 31, 2012 | 0 Comments
A boat insurance claim may need to be made by the owner of a vessel that has been damaged by vandals. Two men damaged a craft that was moored on the riverside under Novi Sad Millennium Bridge in Wherry Road, the Norwich Evening News reports. Police are investigating the incident after a member of the public reported seeing the individuals … More
- Scottish rescue sees 2 men saved as boat breaks up on rocks
- July 31, 2012 | 0 Comments
Coastguards in Scotland had to perform an emergency rescue at sea in the early hours of this morning (August 1st), after a vessel struck rocks. A boat insurance claim may have to be made by the owner of the 52ft craft, as it was repeatedly bashed against rocks off the Fife coast. The alarm was raised by a member of … More
- Low heels ‘best for wedding shoes’
- July 31, 2012 | 0 Comments
Brides that have invested in wedding insurance and are now thinking about what footwear to wear on their big day may be interested in one expert's advice. In an interview with the Milwaukee and Wisconsin Journal Sentinel Dr Jacqueline Sutera of the American Podiatric Medial Association explained how many women opt for style over comfort. However, this can leave brides … More
- Stricken boat towed to shore by RNLI
- July 30, 2012 | 0 Comments
A boat insurance claim may need to be made for costly repairs to a vessel that got into trouble of the coast of Beachy Head. The BBC reports how a 37ft cruiser ran aground on submerged rocks after its engine failed and the crew lost control. Eastbourne Royal National Lifeboat Institute's (RNLI) emergency craft had to be deployed to help … More