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World Horse Welfare chief criticises whip use in racing
June 15, 2011 | 0 CommentsThe chief executive of World Horse Welfare (WHW) has asserted that racing needs to put greater emphasis on the wellbeing of equines, individuals with race horse insurance may be interested to learn. Roly Owers said the integrity of the sport could be in danger if jockeys continue to flout rules surrounding how hard a horse can be pushed, reports BBC Sport. … More →
Police appeal for help catching bike thief
June 15, 2011 | 0 CommentsOne woman may have to claim on her cycle insurance after two bikes were stolen from a property in Oxford. The incident took place yesterday (June 13th) in the early hours of the morning, according to Thames Valley Police. A male described as aged between 17 and 19 was seen fleeing the scene with the two-wheelers wearing a black T-shirt and … More →
Bespoke bicycle show comes to Bristol
June 10, 2011 | 0 CommentsVisitors to this year’s Bespoked Bristol event may want to invest in cycle insurance after purchasing a unique creation. The UK’s handmade and boutique bicycle show is set to take place on June 11th and 12th at the Paintworks. Exhibitors will display a range of cutting-edge frames all under one roof for the first time in Britain. Independent makers, designers and … More →
Piercing record holder weds in Edinburgh
June 10, 2011 | 0 CommentsOne bride who may recently have taken out wedding insurance is the world’s most pierced woman Elaine Davidson. The former Brazilian nurse has 6,925 piercings across her body, 192 of which are located on her face. Ms Davidson, who first took the Guinness World Record title in 2000, wed her long-term partner Douglas Watson in Edinburgh. The couple seem to make … More →
Golf course submits extension application
June 10, 2011 | 0 CommentsGolf insurance customers may be interested to hear about plans to extend a course in Lunesdale Village. The Westmorland Gazette reports how the owners of Casterton Golf Course have submitted a proposal for a nine-hole site on land adjacent to the existing fairway. John Makinson, who runs the course with his wife Elizabeth, said: “This could be a very exciting … More →
Pet care insurance needed for holidaymakers
June 8, 2011 | 0 CommentsHolidaymakers who cannot face leaving their beloved animals at home could require pet insurance when heading abroad. While some people may look into kennel insurance policies when leaving their companions behind, large numbers of Britons choose to take their furry friends away with them each year. According to tourism advertising company We Accept Pets, there are a variety of considerations to be … More →
Welsh charity calls for horse passport laws
June 8, 2011 | 0 CommentsHorse insurance policy holders may be keen to back a campaign aimed at cracking down on people who neglect their animals. Monmouth-based Society for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies has launched an initiative in an attempt to persuade the Welsh authorities that equine passports should become compulsory across the country. The group has said that it has been forced … More →
Couple have wedding gifts stolen by thief
June 8, 2011 | 0 CommentsBrides and grooms-to-be may want to invest in wedding insurance after hearing how one couple had their gifts stolen from their reception. Police are hunting an opportunistic thief who made off with gifts, cash and personal messages that were left for Craig Spoke and Anita Hunt. The box containing the items was taken from the lobby area of the ACE Centre … More →
‘Give guests plenty of notice’ when marrying abroad
June 6, 2011 | 0 CommentsWedding insurance could be an essential purchase for couples who follow one expert’s advice and tie the knot abroad. Jennifer Kelly, founder of comprehensive wedding guide Barefoot Bride, commented that guests need as much time as possible to prepare for the occasion, so save the date cards are very useful. It is also a good idea to try and arrange … More →
Pet detectives on hunt for missing moggy
June 6, 2011 | 0 CommentsOne loyal pet owner, who no doubt has cat insurance, has enlisted the help of a group of pet detectives after his moggy went missing. According to Your Local Guardian, George Theonus, of Tudor Close in Banstead, called in professional pet search and rescue team Animal Search UK when his cat Foyi went missing on May 22nd. Animal Search UK is … More →