- Caravan fire blamed on candles
- May 21, 2012
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An investigation into a fire that destroyed a car and caravan suggests candles may have caused the incident. Emergency services attended the scene of the incident at Burrowhead on the Isle of Whithorn on Friday night (May 18th). No-one was injured but the owner of the mobile home had to be restrained as he attempted to re-enter his burning vehicle. … More
- Caravan thief jailed for role in crime ring
- May 21, 2012
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A thief who stole mobile homes from farms in York has been jailed for his part in taking several units worth a total of £30,000. Adam Dean Roughton, 22, was sentenced to 15 months in prison after York Crown Court heard how he was one of two drivers who towed the vans on the night of December 17th and 18th … More
- Teachers ‘most likely to own a caravan’
- May 18, 2012
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A high number of teachers could currently be looking for a caravan insurance policy. This is because, according to new research from the Trading Floor, they are the profession most likely to own one of the mobile homes. While teachers were top of the list, engineers, company directors, police officers and civil servants made up the rest of the top … More
- Wales ‘has a host of good-quality caravan sites’
- May 17, 2012
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The Welsh coastline has been described as a great location for a caravan holiday in the UK. A spokesperson the local government claimed there are plenty of activities to keep families entertained, as well as a "diverse range" of "high-quality" holiday parks. From here, people of all ages can explore the scenery and surrounding wildlife living along the waterfronts. Individuals … More
- Weight distribution ‘important when towing caravans’
- May 17, 2012
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Following correct towing regulations can help to prevent mobile home owners from having to make a claim on their caravan insurance. Ian Hewlett, technical manager at the Camping and Caravanning Club, explained how it is vital to ensure units meet the legal requirements before departing. "Pay attention to the weight of the unit you're towing and ensure is it distributed … More
- MP claims caravan tax ‘disastrous for tourism’
- May 16, 2012
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A welsh politician has claimed the government's proposed caravan tax could be disastrous for tourism in the region. The Llanelli Star reports how local MP Nia Griffith warned about the negative repercussions of putting VAT up by 20 per cent. "Caravanning and camping is a huge part of the tourism product in Carmarthenshire, which on 2010 figures is worth a … More
- Edinburgh ‘offers a wealth of history and culture’
- May 16, 2012
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When deciding on where to staycation this year, caravan insurance customers may find the Scottish capital has plenty to offer in terms of culture and historical interest. Chief executive officer of Marketing Edinburgh Lucy Bird claimed there is a "wealth of museums" in the city that provide people with a vast choice of things to see. "You can spend hours … More
- Police suspect arson after 2 caravans set alight
- May 15, 2012
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A caravan insurance claim may have to be made after a suspected arson attack resulted in two mobile homes being destroyed. The Portsmouth News reports how the vehicles were parked next to each other on private land in Eastney when the incident occurred. Fire fighters were called to the scene after residents living nearby were woken by the sounds of … More
- Sheffield ‘the UK’s caravan capital’
- May 14, 2012
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More caravan insurance claims may originate from Sheffield than anywhere else in the UK as the city has been named as the mobile home capital of the country. A survey by Safeguard UK revealed the northern location has the most caravan owners, with Portsmouth in second place, the Belfast Telegraph reports. This is followed by Nottingham, Peterborough, Bristol, Birmingham and … More
- Before departing for a long journey ‘check tyre pressures’
- May 11, 2012
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It is important to give cars a thorough safety check before departing on a long journey, according to one expert. Executive director of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety Robert Gifford described a number of things drivers should do to prepare for such travel. As well as renewing caravan insurance policies, holidaymakers may want to take his advice and … More