Author Archives: jbennett
Escaped horses stop traffic on A354
June 15, 2011 | 0 CommentsLosing an animal may be an inconvenience for those with horse insurance customers, but for the owner of six creatures in Dorchester it became a nightmare when the creatures took off down the A354. Six equines escaped and were spotted on a roundabout at Dorchester Football Club before taking off towards Weymouth, reports the Dorset Echo. The incident took place on … More →
Kittens born without eyelids saved by vets
June 15, 2011 | 0 CommentsA pair of kittens born with a rare eye condition have been saved after a veterinary procedure, those withcat insurance may be interested to learn. Clara and Reene were born without eyelids, which mean their eyes became badly infected after they failed to keep them moist and clean, reports the Essex County Standard. The pair were found under a wheelbarrow … More →
Horse whisperer Monty Roberts receives MVO
June 15, 2011 | 0 CommentsHorse trainer Monty Roberts has been made an honorary Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for his work with the Queen’s equines, horse insurance customers may be interested to learn. Among the services he rendered the British monarchy was the taming of one of the Queen Mother’s wildest animals, an act that apparently reduced the royal to tears. The American … More →
Didier Drogba weds long-term love
June 15, 2011 | 0 CommentsPremiership footballer Didier Drogba may have taken out wedding insurance before tying the knot with his fiancee Lalla Diakite in Monaco. The couple, who have been together since 1999 and have three children, decided after 12 years to make their union official, the Daily Mail reports. Friends and family watched the pair exchange vows in a private ceremony at the Marie de … More →
Golf clubs stolen from car
June 15, 2011 | 0 CommentsThe importance of investing in golf equipment insurance may have been highlighted by the case of a robbery in Welwyn Garden City. Police are appealing for help in catching the thieves who broke into a car that was parked in Haldens on May 23rd, the Welwyn Hatfield reports. The incident took place between 22:00 BST and 23:15 BST and resulted in … More →
Organ builder celebrates 50 years in business
June 15, 2011 | 0 CommentsOne man who may have taken out numerous musical instrument insurance policies over the years is organ builder Rodney Briscoe. The talented craftsmen began learning the trade at the age of 14 and is now celebrating 50 years in the business, the Diss Express reports. “I’m still passionate about what I do and it has been an honour to work in … More →
Fishing season returns to Himley Hall
June 15, 2011 | 0 CommentsAngling insurance customers may be pleased to hear the new fishing season has begun at Himley Hall. The Dudley News reports how individuals are invited to try their luck in the Great Pool following its three-month closure. Councillor David Stanley, cabinet member for environment and culture, said: “Every year we have to close the pool for a few months to … More →
Woman to complete 5-day trek with 3-legged dog
June 10, 2011 | 0 CommentsCamping insurance may be a must-have for one woman who is planning to scale three mountain summits in aid of charity. Jennifer Keighley told the Westmorland Gazette how she and her pet dog Troika are planning to attempt to complete the Cumbria Way. The feat may be particularly difficult for the pooch as he only has three legs after one … More →
Golfer to hit 7,500 balls in 24-hour challenge
June 10, 2011 | 0 CommentsA fundraiser from Hemel Hempstead may want to take out golf equipment insurance ahead of a charity challenge. School caretaker John Bird told the Watford Observer how he is hoping to hit 7,500 golf balls in 24 hours to raise money for Cancer Research. He is scheduled to undertake the feat at TopGolf driving range on Saturday July 2nd and Sunday … More →
Indoor caravan hotel launched in Berlin
June 8, 2011 | 0 CommentsCaravan insurance customers may be interested to hear about a new hotel that brings the outdoors, indoors. The Hutten Palast in Berlin has designed a range of rooms that allow visitors to experience sleeping in a mobile home but in the comfort of a building, the Metro reports. Guests can spend the night in their own converted caravan before mingling … More →