Articles By Simon Macsis

Now that we have visited Nottingham we need to continue our journey west towards Merseyside. The trip is a reasonably short one so I would recommend leaving Nottingham early to get to Liverpool as soon as possible. Just remember to ensure you still have all of your vital documents (driver’s license, car insurance policy, etc) before you leave each city!

So now we have travelled from London to Cambridge, we then went to Norwich before stopping in Nottingham en route to Liverpool. I hope that your trip has gone better than mine did at the same stage, leaving Liverpool my trusty Vauxhall decided that it had had enough. Luckily though one phone call to my car insurance provider and one extra day in Liverpool (it could’ve been so much worse) later and I was back on the road.

In this our third instalment of this series, we are in Nottingham and I will be giving you some guidance on what to see while there. Nottingham is a beautiful city, it really is and it is advised to spend a couple of days there, because there is quite a bit to see! So relax and unwind, stop stressing about your expiring car insurance policy that you have to renew as soon as you get home and drink in the wonderful atmosphere that Nottingham has to offer.

This is part one of a five part series I am writing and it will give some advice and directions should you feel like exploring England a little more. We’ll start the journey by leaving London and heading north east to Norwich that will cover the first leg of the journey. So now we know where we are going, but do we have everything we need? Make sure that you have all the correct documentation with you like your travel and car insurance policies as well as your breakdown cover policy document.

After you have enjoyed a lovely drive through east Anglia and some pizza in Cambridge you would’ve arrived in Norwich. You should now be in complete holiday mode and all worries about the renewal of your car insurance policy and last week at the office should be forgotten. It is after all why one takes a holiday. So what is to be done in Norwich? Well, let’s have a look.

Britons have been warned that driving conditions will remain treacherous for some time yet as the UK continues to be disrupted after the heaviest snowfall levels for almost 20 years, highlighting the need for good car insurance

Hastings Direct has been acquired from Insurance Australia Group in a management buyout. As well as the Hastings Direct brand, a leading provider of car insurance, the acquisition includes the former IAG direct brands – insure.co.uk, insurepink and insureblue, The sale was successfully completed on 3 February.

Advancements in console gaming mean the technology is no longer just for kids and geeks, one expert has agreed.

• Forty four per cent of people have had a lasting relationship at work • Find your perfect partner on Churchill’s new Facebook application: You and Yours!

Half of drivers believe that drug driving is a more common and serious problem than drink driving, according to a poll of 17,500 AA Populus panel members.

AA insurance warns of 'Grinch'-style thieves.

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5 December is the 50th anniversary of the first stretch of motorway in the UK and according to the AA; motorways have transformed the way we travel.

AA warns of increased risk on cold mornings

The recent Hudson River plane crash which took place in New York on 15 January 2009 showed the world how a plane ‘crash’ need not end in disaster and tragedy. A quick thinking pilot and a little patience from the passengers can make a big difference in a situation like this one.

Well, this might be a hotly debated topic and simply from a statistical and performance point of view the answer is pretty strait forward. Or is it? Yes the Enzo is phenomenal, but is it the best Ferrari ever? How can we determine the best Ferrari?

Public transport is very popular here in the UK and vitally so as we are a little pressed for space. It is a great way to get around and it can also save you a couple of quid on car insurance, parking fees, breakdown cover and car maintenance costs.

As the credit crunch tightens its grip in the business sector, 2009 could be one of the most trying and turbulent years for some time for business owners.

The UK is full of rivers, streams and waterways, and although the chances of flooding are normally predicted well in advance, as a driver you need to be prepared for any eventuality.

Just a little piece about leaving your worries, like car insurance policies, at the door when you leave the office!

For some people, being famous and having the eyes of the world upon them at all times is no deterrent for bad behaviour. Also, being famous does not mean that your car won’t get stolen, your car will easily bounce off guard rails or that there is a force field around you, protecting you from people, or them from you.

Everyone enjoys a break from the bustle and bustle that is everyday life and what better way to relax than to go away, get away and just unwind? Before you go anywhere though, make sure that you have all of the basics covered, remember to take all of your necessary car insurance, breakdown cover and travel insurance documents with you.

That’s not a cry you hope to ever hear, and luckily modern vehicles are designed to minimise the chances of your car going up in flames. But would, and should, you do in a worst case scenario?

A New Year means a new chance to make the most of your business, so take charge and rein in your finances, your staff and your managers and make sure they all understand these top ten tips which will help you to maximise on your business this year.

This New Year will bring the usual host of new innovations and inventions, in technology and in the home. The year 2009 promises to be an even more inventive one than usual, with a new tech-savvy President in the White House and improvements in communications across the board.

A new start to the New Year means a clean start and a fresh slate. Clear your 2008 clutter and make way for the best of 2009. The past year proved to be a bit of a downer, but 2009 can only get better.

With the pound taking a knock at the moment, and food prices still creeping upwards, now is the best time to experiment with low cost menu options, which will still deliver a healthy and generous meal for the whole family.

The New Year brings with it the promise of a fresh start and new beginnings, the chance to shrug off the failures or disappointments of the last year and the hope of a brighter future.

All the doom and gloom of the recession, politics and bad news can really get a person down. The past year may not have turned out the way you wanted it to, but that doesn’t mean it was a complete flop. You made it out alive, after all?

Maybe not quite as easy as writing it down, as obviously there are a few other steps involved, but writing it down is the first step on the road to getting what you want from your life.

The recent credit crunch shock and the fall of the economy has highlighted the importance of taking control of your money and making sure you have some savings for the future.

He popped the question, you said “Yes!” and it’s all wedding planning from here on out...but who will be paying for the big day? And in this economic climate – How?

Consumers have been offered new advice on how to make the most of their energy-efficient boiler and plumbing system.

While the UK can boast some of the highest standards of road safety in the world, Europe may have slightly lower standards, meaning that UK drivers have to be more vigilant when crossing over.

It’s great to take your own car when heading for a holiday in Europe, for many reasons, but one great reason is that you can take along so much more than you could fit into your little luggage bag on the plane.

Many British citizens take advantage of the proximity of the European continent and hit the roads in summer, taking in the great views, culture, cuisine and exciting destinations.

With more people turning to their PCs and laptops for home entertainment purposes, one expert has highlighted the importance of online video.

You may already have a cat or a dog at home, and now you are looking for a new addition to the family. Don’t think that just because cats and dogs traditionally do not get along that you cannot benefit from having the best of both worlds.

Keeping a pet is a very rewarding undertaking, and dogs and cats in particular offer plenty of love and companionship in return for relatively small sacrifices on your part. If your present pet is such a joy that you are considering expanding the family, have you also considered the financial implications?

There is no foolproof way of finding a lost pet: your pet could be anywhere, it could even have been stolen. All you can really do is try your best to find it and never give up hope.

Allowing your child to have a pet not only allows him or her to carry happy memories into adulthood, but also offers your child the chance to learn a few lessons in responsibility. Getting a pet for your child at too young an age is also a bad idea though, and then when the time comes, the right kind of pet must be chosen.

Owning a pet is a lot more responsibility than most people think. Pets offer huge rewards and are more than worth the effort, unless you are unable to put in the effort. So how do you know you are ready for a fluffy addition to the household?

* Over half of the population don’t ‘do it themselves’ * One in twenty DIY enthusiasts need to call a tradesman in to correct their work * Men more likely to injure themselves whilst doing home improvements * One in four are injured doing DIY Research released today by Saga Home Insurance has unearthed evidence that the British tradition of DIY could be waning, as more than half of all homeowners definitely don't Do It Themselves, preferring instead to rely on partners, family members and hired tradespeople.

* Two out of five children visit dad at least once a week * Parents should live within 10 miles of offspring to secure regular visits Family unity is alive and well in the UK with more than 4 in 10 (41%) of Brits visiting their parents at least once a week, research by Saga's Telephone Service* has revealed. The heartwarming statistics coincide with Father's Day, on which many will be planning trips up and down the country to thank devoted dads. Parents in their mid to late forties and seventies are the most frequently visited with an average of 71 visits per year, suggesting trips become more regular when new children and grandchildren arrive in the family.

Property experts estimate that an attractive looking garden can add thousands to the selling price, while a neglected plot can knock money off. Martyn Cox looks at how to maximise the value of your garden.

This season’s new knits do more than just keep you warm.

A new LCD TV has been launched that could prove an ideal solution for a bedroom or other second room.

If you are one of the 220,000 UK citizens who own a second property, then you will be happy to hear that the current economic recession, while putting pressure on the pocket, has not quite caused people to put off their holidays.

When buying a property which you plan to let out as a landlord, there are some factors which you should take into consideration.

There are many white vans on the market and they play a vital role in the operations of hoards of small to medium sized businesses, come to think of it, you can include large businesses and corporations as well.