Driving in Winter – General Tips and Reminders

The forecast calls for more severe wintry weather to hit the UK by the coming weekend. 

If you have yet to equip your car with basic emergency supplies there is still time.  If you are stuck for stocking stuffer ideas…

Flying from Heathrow? Check in At Paddington

We’re all for anything that makes life less stressful, so, in case you didn’t know, this should be good news for travellers… 

If you are flying from Heathrow you can check in for your flight at Paddington Station in London. 

At present…

Hate a Cold Car? Warning – It Could Become a Hot Car!

Here in Norfolk, officers at our local Constabulary (police - Organised Car Crime unit) have issued a warning to motorists not to leave vehicles unattended while waiting for them to defrost and warm up. 

There are reports from all over the country of cars being…

The Skier Safety Code and Ski Insurance

Those already addicted to the thrill of skiing or boarding - the spectacular scenery and fresh mountain air - will not need us to remind them that it is a fantastic sport. 

However, whether you are a complete beginner, intermediate, or seasoned expert…

Where’s Santa? Track His Travels and See!

Kids, and the young at heart, can track Santa and his Elves at the North Pole in the run up to Christmas – and watch his progress as he travels around the world delivering gifts on Christmas Eve.  This video from last Christmas…

Egypt – Shark Attacks at Sharm el Sheikh

The Foreign Office (FCO) has issued a warning about recent shark attacks at the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh.

A spate of shark attacks occurred at the resort during the past week, leaving four tourists seriously injured in separate…

Skiing this Winter? Don’t Forget Insurance!

The Foreign Office (FO) recently issued a warning to the more than one million British skiers heading off to the slopes this season. 

Their research revealed that almost one third of skiers admit they do not take out insurance for their wintersports…

Juventus v Man City 16 Dec

Manchester City travel out to Italy to meet Juventus in a UEFA Europa League match on Thursday, 16 December 2010.  The venue is the Stadio Olympico in Turin with kick off at 7pm local time (6pm UK time).

The Foreign…

Beware of Scams!

We all risk becoming victims of scammers at some point in our lives but, sad though it is, it is more likely to happen at a time like Christmas. 

We tend to be busy and distracted, spending a lot of time online…