Taking out wedding insurance may be a wise idea for those couples who are concerned about the costs of their nuptials. According to a new study by Shelias’ Wheels home insurance, an increasing number of brides and grooms-to-be are sacrificing traditions in order to afford their big day. Research found that only 27 per cent of couples still pay for an … More →

Prime minister (PM) David Cameron has revealed that Larry the No 10 cat has finally started to earn his keep and that he has killed a number of mice at the Downing Street address, pet insurance customers may be interested to learn. Despite a slow start in catching vermin, the feline seems to have hit his stride and has begun to … More →

Some Brits with dog insurance may despair at their animals’ behaviour, but this does not seem to be a problem for Jean and Vernon Merry, whose pooch Mandy has been praised by their local vicar. The canine has attended church every Sunday for 13 years and was described by Reverend Guy Jamieson, vicar at St Anne in the Grove, Halifax, as … More →

Boat owners may be less likely to claim on their narrow boat insurance thanks to regeneration work on a section of towpath along the Lancaster Canal. The Lancashire Evening Post reports how an area in Salwick, Preston, was closed for a number of weeks while repairs were carried out. British Waterways was called in to carry out major resurfacing work after … More →

A host of famous faces helped open a new building dedicated to a charity that organises activities such as boating for youngsters with disabilities. Prunella Scales and Timothy West were among the celebrities in attendance at the event hosted by ReachOut Plus, the Watford Observer reports. The charity may have invested in narrow boat insurance as it often arranges for special … More →

Keen anglers may want to take out fishing insurance and sign up for a charity contest to be held at Stoneyfield Lochs Fishery. Macmillan Cancer Support is appealing for 20 fishermen to take part in the Big Fish challenge on June 11th, the Highland News reports. The event is expected to see 300 individuals battle it out whilst raising more than … More →

Anyone who keeps their bike in a shed or garage may wish to ensure their bicycle insurance is up to date after a number of thefts in the Surrey area. Numerous thefts have occurred in places including Weybridge, Cobham and Esher, the region’s police force has confirmed. Burglars managed to break the locks on the sheds and garages to get inside. … More →

One individual who may require a boat insurance policy is Jim Sanderson, as he is currently working on restoring a Victorian passenger boat to its former glory. The 75 ft steam-powered vessel, named Belle, was built in 1894 and is currently being fitted out in period decor with the aim of having her take to York’s waterways as a venue for … More →

There has been a rise in calls about abandoned kittens in Hull over the past few weeks, it has been reported. According to Hull animal charity Stepping Stones, a “worrying” number of kittens and pregnant cats are being abandoned in the city by owners who no longer want to care for them. However, founder of the charity Natalie Boothby said … More →

Two mental health units in Northern Ireland may have invested in angling insurance in light of a new form of therapy. Patients at Leverndale and Dykebar hospitals have been introduced to fishing as a way of relaxing and keeping them calm, the Belfast Telegraph reports. The initiative was thought up by nursing assistants John Kelly, David Potter and Mark Aitchison. It … More →