Tourists warned to book car hire early this Easter

February 26, 2010 By Dez Rowley

Vehicle rentals on the rise this Easter

Car hire experts are warning tourists travelling this Easter to book in advance as early signs show that there is an increased demand for rental vehicles across Europe. Some of the most popular destinations where car hire is already heavily booked include Tenerife, Faro, Rome, and Alicante.

It is believed that Easter will be a very busy holiday period as many people chose to stay at home over the festive period due to toll the holiday season had taken on their finances. With the country struggling out of recession, money was still tight for many. As we seem to be turning the corner, more holidaymakers are expected to come out over Easter than before.

Bookings for car hire in Europe are already on the rise, and with that, so are the prices. It has been estimated that vehicle rental rates are 13% higher this Easter break when compared to the same period last year.

The economic climate has also had a marked effect on the car hire industry and is partly responsible for the rise we are now witnessing in hire prices. As the banks are less willing to lend to businesses following the credit crunch, car hire owners have been unable to secure finance to invest in new vehicles for their fleet. This has resulted in a reduction in the number of vehicles available, yet there has been no let up in the demand for hire vehicles.

So if you are planning a getaway this Easter, make sure you think ahead and book your car hire early in order to make the most of any special offers, and to ensure you secure yourself a vehicle.

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Hummer limo hire deals at discounted rates at Limo Broker

February 25, 2010 By Carl Wheeler

Hummerzine limousine hire proving very popular in 2010

Limo Broker is doing big business on hummer limo hire this year after introducing some knock-out discounted deals throughout the UK. The limo giant has noted a surge in bookings for its COIF certified limos which have the capacity to carry up to 18 passengers making them the perfect choice of limousine for school prom dates.

Visit this link to view and book Hummer Limos.

As one of the UK’s leading providers of chauffeur driven hummer limo hire, Limo Broker has a huge fleet of vehicles to choose from so there’s something to suit every occasion. Hummer limos are been booked for a number of wedding dates this summer as they are perfect for transporting wedding attendants such as bridesmaids, flower girls, page boys and ushers.

One of the biggest attractions with the hummer limo is the massive array of onboard features. The deluxe hummers boast some jaw-dropping gadgets including neon lighted dance floors, state of the art sound systems with DVD players and plasma screens, plus karaoke with in-built smoke machines, cocktail bars and even a VIP area; it’s wonder the hummer limo is the UK’s most popular choice of limousine.

Thanks to the unbeatable deals on offer at Limo Broker, the world’s most exciting limos are now available at a price which is affordable to all. Due to the unique way that Limo Broker works, they are able to offer customers consistently competitive prices by comparing the hire rates of a wide range of different companies until they find the very lowest.

Regardless of where you live in the UK, Limo Broker can offer you a cheap deal on hummer limo for your special occasion. Call Limo Broker now, or become a friend on Facebook and be the first to hear about special offers and last-minute cancellation deals.

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The Queen hitches a lift after her Bentley limo breaks down

February 25, 2010 By Carl Wheeler
The Queen had to get a lift from the police after her limo broke down

The Queen had to get a lift from the police after her limo broke down

Her Majesty the Queen was forced to hitch a lift yesterday after her Bentley limousine broke down whilst she was out and about on official visits in the London.

The exquisite Bentley had been a gift to the Queen from the manufacturers to mark her Golden Jubilee back in 2002. However the fine limousine wouldn’t start after the Queen emerged from the Gherkin building whilst on a royal visit.

Approximately 1,000 people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the Monarch as she emerged from the London landmark. Luckily the 83-year-old’s blushes were saved by the police who were on hand to offer the Queen a lift to her next engagement, leaving the Bentley limo to be taken away by the mechanics.

The Queen had 4 engagements in the capital on Wednesday so there was no time to spare when the Bentley broke down. The Monarch was then chauffeured off to her next visit at Tower Bridge in the back of a police 4×4 Range Rover.

Earlier in the day, the Queen had paid a visit to Aldgate tube stop where she was given a guided tour of the station. Perhaps she would have been better off sticking to the tube and leaving the limo at home?!

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Kent limo operator has license suspended

February 24, 2010 By Trudi Johnson

Limo chauffeur from Kent has his license suspended

A limo operator from Broadstairs in Kent has had his license suspended after he was found to have transported a group of 15 women in a limo which was licensed to carry just 8 passengers.

The incident occurred last December when a group of ladies booked limo hire to take them on a pre-Christmas shopping trip to Harrods in London.

The group originally booked 2 limos for their chauffeur driven shopping trip, but on the day, only 1 arrived. The chauffeur then offered to transport the whole group of 15 women to London and back in the one limo which is designed to carry 8 people.

The women were said to have been squashed into the limo, with several having to sit on the floor of the limousine, whilst the others were forced to sit cramped together on the little seating there was.

The authorities were alerted to the dangerous practices of the limo provider by a tip off from a member of the public. 41-year-old David Crow was identified as the chauffeur of the limo on the day in question.

Only last July Mr Crow was granted a private hire driver’s licence and only a matter of weeks later, he was given a 1 year operator’s licence. Both of these licenses have now been suspended following the incident in December.

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Whitney Houston has diva-style strop after her limo arrives late

February 22, 2010 By Trudi Johnson

Whitney Houston flies off the handle after her limo arrives 2 minutes late

Grammy-award winning singer Whitney Houston lived up to her feisty reputation over the weekend when she exploded into a full blown diva-style strop after her chauffeur driven limo arrived minutes late.

The legendary songstress had just touched down in Brisbane airport, Australia, when she was became enraged after her Mercedes Benz limo wasn’t waiting directly outside the terminal to greet her upon her arrival.

It’s been reported that the Bodyguard singer was heard yelling “this is bulls**t!” whilst waiting a whole 2 minutes for the silver limousine to turn up. An unfortunate passer-by also felt the full force of the wrath of Whitney when he suggested the singer take off her dark glasses and big hat and enjoy the sunny morning, she allegedly told the man in no uncertain terms: “mind your own f***ing business!” The limo chauffeur, when he arrived, is said to have fared much worse at the hands of the legendary US singer.

Whitney is in Brisbane to make two scheduled performances over the coming week. She’s due to take to the stage in Acer Arena, in Homebush on Wednesday, and Hunter Valley on Saturday. The 46-yearold is currently enjoying a comeback with the release of her new album I Look To You, and she also celebrated the 25th anniversary of her debut album in January by re-releasing the record.

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Elvis impersonating limo chauffeur from Bradford jailed for animal cruelty

February 20, 2010 By Dez Rowley
Bradford man who offered chauffeur driven limo hire services dressed as Elvis has been jailed for animal cruelty

A farmer from Cullingworth, Bradford, who runs a side-line in chauffeur driven limo hire, has been given a 14-week jail sentence for animal cruelty charges.

53-year-old Harry Sutcliffe admitted 23 counts of animal cruelty at his farm in the Bradford area. An inspector who visited the premises described it as one of the “worst scenes” she had ever faced. Several instances of serious neglect were recorded by the authorities, such as failing to provide water for his animals and leaving the carcases of his dead animals to rot in an old sack.

Sutcliffe also operates his own limo hire business where he offers his services as a chauffeur and dresses up as either Elvis Presley or James Bond. The farmer and limo chauffeur is reported to be heavily in debt, owing in the region of £300,000.

The Bradford man is a repeat offender and was convicted back in 2008 for criminal damage after admitting pelting a welfare officer’s car with his muck spreader.

The solicitor acting on behalf of Sutcliffe requested that he should not receive a jail sentence, as Sutcliffe is now working in cooperation with the authorities.

Following the hearing at the Magistrates Court Sutcliffe was banned from keeping animals for 5 years, and also received a custodial sentence of 14-weeks.

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Pay-as-you-go car hire scheme going down a storm in London suburb

February 19, 2010 By Dez Rowley
Vehicle rental scheme sees membership numbers double in Wandsworth

Vehicle rental scheme sees membership numbers double in Wandsworth

New figures out recently revealed that a pay-as-you-go car hire scheme run by the Streetcar company, is going down a storm with local residents in the London suburb of Wandsworth.

Membership for the car hire system has increased dramatically with over 8,000 members in the area. That figure has doubled in just over 12 months demonstrating the popularity of the car rental programme.

A wide range of vehicles are available for hire through the pay-as-you-go scheme including luxury brands such as the BMW, smaller cars such as Volkswagens, and even vans which are ideal for house moves. In total the company has some 100 cars available for hire from 81 different locations. Cars are available to hire at an hourly rate.

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the car hire scheme in Wandsworth, Streetcar is planning to add more cars to its fleet in order to keep up with the demand of the Wandsworth residents.

It has been suggested that the sudden surge in membership numbers could be a reaction to the recent economic hardship faced by many following the recession. Londoners who’ve dispensed with their cars due to the high running costs of keeping a vehicle, can turn to the pay-as-you-go car hire scheme for access to a car when they need it.

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Tiger Woods to apologise publically

February 18, 2010 By Carl Wheeler
Golf star Tiger to issue an apology

Golf star Tiger to issue an apology

Golf star Tiger Woods is to make a public appearance to apologise for his recent infidelities during a meeting in Florida tomorrow his agent has announced.

Only a select group of friends, colleagues, reporters, and 3 news channels will be present at the appearance. Tiger’s agent has stressed that this is not a press call and that the golfer will not be answering questions from the media.

Speaking through his agent, the 34-year-old golfer is said to feel the need to apologise to his fans and those close to him who may have felt “hurt and let down” by his behaviour. Although he added that the matter is fundamentally between him and his wife, Tiger wants to draw a line under the whole sex scandal and move on, and issuing a public apology is a positive step in this direction.

The sportsman, who is married to Swedish model Elin Nordgen, is said to be working hard behind the scenes to try and his marriage in light of the extramarital affairs. The couple have two young children between them.

Tiger is currently taking a break from the professional world of golfing whilst he concentrates on his private life. There has been no official word from the golfer himself since the news broke about his multiple affairs back in November of last year.

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Cheryl Cole performs at the Brits minus her wedding ring

February 17, 2010 By Trudi Johnson
Cheryl in her second outfit during last night's Brits performance

Cheryl in her second outfit during last night's Brits performance

Despite the obvious personal turmoil the 26-year-old Geordie is facing following the recent allegations regarding her husbands Ashley’s extramarital affairs, Cheryl Cole gave a confident yet feisty performance at the Brit Awards last night, but there was one thing missing…

The X-Factor judge gave one of the biggest stand-out performances of the night involving two costume changes and a raft of slick dancers, yet she chose to remove her £150,000 wedding ring before taking to the stage before an audience of millions.

However the tabloids have been thrown into a frenzy by Cole’s admission of her wedding ring in the past. Only last year during a Saturday night live X-Factor show, the Girls Aloud singe appeared without her wedding ring. Whilst many pointed to problems within the marriage for the absence of the ring, it later emerged it was a style choice as the wedding band didn’t go with her outfit.

Given the recent rumours which have surfaced claiming that husband, Chelsea footballer Ashley, has sent saucy text message to two women, Cheryl’s decision to remove her wedding band for the high profile performance could be seen as more significant.

The audience were with Cheryl Cole all the way, jumping to their feet to give her a standing ovation when she began her set. Ashley Cole was not present at the glitzy London event as he’s currently resting following an ankle operation. However fellow band members from Girls Aloud, namely Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts, were on hand to cheer on the Fight For This Love singer during her big performance.

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Limo Broker provide Ferrari for EuroMillions winner’s press call

February 16, 2010 By Carl Wheeler
Nigel Page and Justine Laycock toast their EuroMillions win with a glass of bubbly
Nigel Page and Justine Laycock toast their EuroMillions win with a glass of bubbly

As the winners of the biggest ever UK lottery payout faced the glare of the media spotlight for the very first time in a press call on Monday, Limo Broker were chosen to provide the new millionaires with a stunning Ferrari Spyder 360 especially for the occasion.

43-year-old Nigel Page and his partner 41-year-old Justine Laycock now have to get used to the champagne and fast car lifestyle after scooping a record breaking £56 million fortune on the EuroMillions rollover draw on Friday. However the down-to-earth couple revealed that they were content to celebrate their win in a slightly less extravagant way; by tucking into a round of bacon butties at the cafe of their local supermarket.

The lucky couple from Cirencester in Gloucestershire stepped into the limelight for the first time during their press conference on Monday, held at the Bath Spa Hotel. They were photographed sipping champagne on a pair of thrones, and also posed next to the red Ferrari whilst spraying the waiting photographers with copious amounts of champagne.

Mr Page and Ms Laycock have three children between them from previous relationships, and they’ve been together for the past 8 years. Whilst Mr Page runs his own property maintenance business, Ms Laycock works at a local estate agents. However they are both planning to give up work for good following their windfall.

As well giving their jobs the boot, the millionaire couple are also planning to give their current transport their marching orders. Mr Page is hoping to swap his white van for a Range Rover Sport, and Ms Laycock is looking to trade-in her Honda Civic for something a little more sporty, maybe a Ferrari Spyder?!

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