Limo Broker chauffeurs youngsters to the Brave Heart Awards North East

November 10, 2011 By Dez Rowley
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Leading national limousine hire provider, Limo Broker, were delighted to be asked to transport the courageous youngsters nominated for a Brave Heart Award to this week’s ceremony which took place at St James Park, Newcastle.

Limo Broker provided a total of 11 of their finest chauffeur driven limousines for the special event which saw 33 children awarded Brave Heart medals for displaying exceptional character in the face of serious illness. All of the children honoured at the Brave Heart of the North East awards ceremony have battled serious or terminal illness in the last year, with many still receiving medical treatments.

Only the very best limousines were used to transport the 33 youngsters and their families to the glitzy awards ceremony on Tuesday with state of the art hummer limos with onboard plasma screens and dance floors, and luxury Chrysler limos with fibre optic disco lighting chauffeuring the award-winning young people to the Newcastle event.

Last year Limo Broker was approached by the Brave Hearts of the North East charity to provide chauffeur driven limos for their winners as the 2010 ceremony marked the charity’s 25th anniversary. However the limousine hire went down so well with the youngsters that the event organisers decided to use Limo Broker’s services again this year.

Limo Broker are delighted to report that all 33 brave children and their families enjoyed the event and their chauffeur driven limo ride immensely; the top name luxury transport provider looks forward to treating the youngsters again next year.

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Limo chauffeur hands in envelope stuffed with cash

August 15, 2011 By Carl Wheeler
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A limousine chauffeur in Australia has been praised for his honesty after he handed in an unmarked envelope stuffed with cash totalling $14,000.

The 60-year-old chauffeur was filling up his limousine at a petrol station in Melbourne when he happened to see a lone $50 note on the floor. The chauffeur then noticed a plain envelop lying on the side of a nearby walkway. When he opened it up, he found it to be stuffed full with $50 notes.

The veteran chauffeur says he often finds lost items in the back of his limo such as sun glasses or $10 notes, but he’s never come across $14,000 in the back of the car before. While some people may have thought twice about what to do with the cash, chauffeur Mr Buccella didn’t hesitate in handing the money in.

Four men were later seen combing the area searching for the money, and then later called the police to report the cash missing. After checking out the men’s story, the group had travelled to the city with $14,000 in cash to buy a car, the money was handed back to its rightful owner.

The chauffeur described how the man who the money had belonged to just hugged him, before slipping $100 into the chauffeur’s pocket after he refused a reward. However the young man then had to ask for the money back, after he realised he then didn’t have enough cash to pay for the car he’d come to buy!

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Prince demands chauffeur driven limo for 25 metre ride to the stage

July 7, 2011 By Carl Wheeler
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Pop singer Prince likes to travel in luxury it seems, even if he is travelling just 25 metres, after it was revealed that the US singer demanded a chauffeur driven limo to ferry him the short walk from his back stage dressing room to the performance area on Sunday night when he performed at the Hop Farm Music Festival.

The American hit maker left festival organiser flabbergasted with this list of demands which would have made even the biggest divas blush.

Prince reportedly asked for his dressing room to be made to his exact specified measurements, with backstage staff having to pull down and rebuild the space on several occasions as the room was too small or too big by a couple of inches. As well as being extremely specific about the dimensions of the dressing room, Prince also insisted that the area be decorated in purple, with all furniture and fittings in the colour purple as well.

Despite having a limousine to transport him the short walk from the dressing room to the stage, Prince arrived at the performance 35 minutes late. However when he did arrive, he gave the crowd a great show, keeping the festival-goers entertained with a two-and-a-half hour set. The singer initially requested to do a 3 hour set, however the festival organisers managed to reach a compromise with the star of 30 minutes less than he initially wanted.

As well a chauffeur driven limo and custom made dressing room, Prince’s rider also said that backstage staff were not allowed to look the star in the eye.

Prince’s headline appearance was his first UK festival appearance ever, and so a major coup for Hop Farm Festival which took place in the South East of England.

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Kate Middleton’s Rolls Royce wedding car revealed

March 31, 2011 By Trudi Johnson
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The car which will transport Kate Middleton to her wedding at Westminster Abbey on April 29th has been revealed as the Queen’s Rolls Royce Phantom. However the future princess will leave the ceremony with her new husband, Prince William, in a horse drawn carriage to symbolise her ascension from commoner to fully fledged member of the royal family.

It’s been reported that the £1 million Rolls Royce was chosen by Kate Middleton herself for its large windows so as to allow the onlookers a good view of the bride as she arrives at her wedding to Prince William.

The luxury limo was gifted to the Queen to mark her 1977 Silver Jubilee, and is the same car in which Charles and Camilla were travelling in when they were attacked by a mob during protests before Christmas. The Rolls Royce is currently undergoing repair work following the incident, however a spokesperson for the Palace confirmed that the car will be ready in time for the big day.

The newlyweds will travel from Westminster Abbey after the wedding ceremony to the reception at Buckingham Palace in a horse drawn carriage, the same carriage which transported Charles and Diana on their wedding day back in 1981. The 1902 State Landau carriage was originally made for the coronation of Edward VII.

Another four wedding carriages will follow the bridal party on the big day carrying the bridesmaids and pageboys, also The Queen and Prince Phillip, and Kate’s parents and Charles and Camilla.

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Great deals on limo hire to Wembley for the FA Cup Semi Final

March 14, 2011 By Dez Rowley
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Limo Broker is offering exceptional deals on chauffeur driven limousine hire to Wembley on the weekend of 16th and 17th of April for the FA Cup Semi Final.

With Stoke, Bolton, Manchester City and Manchester United fans all due to flock to London to cheer on their teams on the weekend of the 16th and 17th of April, avoid public transport and travel in style to Wembley courtesy of Limo Broker’s luxury stretch limo hire deals.

Limo Broker boasts the largest fleet of luxury limos, party buses and chauffeur cars in the country so you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding the perfect vehicle to whisk you off to Wembley in April. Whether you’re looking for a sleek black Rolls Royce Phantom so you arrive at Wembley in the lap of luxury, or a giant hummer limo with onboard karaoke system and room onboard for 18 passengers, or a party bus with disco lights and dance floor, Limo Broker can provide you with car you want, at a price you’ll love.

As a national limo hire operator, Limo Broker is able to provide chauffeur driven limo hire services throughout the UK, so if you’re travelling from Manchester, Bolton, Stoke, Warrington, Liverpool, Birmingham, Hull, Leeds, Chester, Surrey, Berkshire, Brighton, or Norfolk, we can transport you there in style and luxury.

Get in touch with Limo Broker to request a free quote for chauffeur driven limo hire to Wembley for the FA Cup Semi Final in April. You’ll have to move quickly to get your hands on the best offers as Limo Broker has a limited number of cheap deals available for football fans heading to Wembley. Demand for limo hire is expected to be high, so get in touch now to ensure you make the most of these discounted limo hire deals.

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Limo Hire to the biggest Christmas party in Milton Keynes

December 17, 2010 By Carl Wheeler
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Ensure you get into the festive spirit this year by hiring a chauffeur driven limo to take you to the biggest Christmas party in Milton Keynes.

Billed as the “most spectacular Christmas party in Milton Keynes” held at the National Bowl, Nostrovia, is expected to be a haven for office Christmas parties and groups of friends looking to enjoy a Christmassy get-together.

Limo Broker in Milton Keynes is delighted to offer low cost deals on their best vehicles during the run up to Christmas so you can enjoy a taste of luxury. Our chauffeur driven limousines are provided along with complementary bubbly so you can get into the festive spirit while you travel.

The Russian themed Christmas party at the Milton Keynes Bowl will feature a raft of exciting entertainment features including authentic Cossack dancers, stilt walkers, acrobats and trapeze artists, fire-eaters and poi twirlers so the event promises to be a feast for the senses.

A 4-course meal is also provided as part of the evening, plus there’s a cocktail and a vodka freeze bar where you’ll find refreshment. There’s also an undercover dodgem bumper car ride, plus a casino area with roulette and black jack tables so you’re guaranteed to be kept well entertained at the Nostrovia Christmas party.

For an unbeatable deal on limo or party bus hire to this top Milton Keynes Christmas event, get in touch with Limo Broker now. We have a stunning line up of limos to choose from including the Audi Q7, the unique Ferrari limo, and a selection of hummers which are all perfect for festive celebrations.

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Prague Limousines add Mercedes E and S Class to their fleet

December 16, 2010 By TJ Harris
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Prague Limousines, a leading Czech limo rental provider, would like to announce that they have recently added new vehicles to their limo fleet, which is comprised only of Mercedes S Class and E Class, Lincoln and Hummer limos.

Prague Limousines was founded in 2004, and has been providing excellent Prague limo rental services for over six years now to numerous companies and individuals. Prague Limousines specializes in Prague airport transfers, limousine rental and car hire, but the company offers many other related services, including guided tours, private excursions and river cruises booking.

Prague Limousines offers passenger transport to and from the Praha Ruzyn? airport in comfortable cars, microbuses, minibuses and buses. Luxury Prague limo rental is the main focus of the company and the services offered meet even the most demanding requests. All Czech limos for rental at Prague Limousines are just several years old at maximum and are being serviced regularly to ensure a perfect technical condition.

All vehicles are air-conditioned, extremely clean and equipped with a navigation system, a radio and CD player. Some of the vehicles in the Prague Limousines fleet offer the option of watching TV or a DVD. For more luxurious Prague transport options, customers can choose a stretch Czech limo, such as a Lincoln, that includes leather seats, LCD displays and a minibar.

All of Prague Limousines’ vehicles are driven by professional chauffeurs who have a clean driver’s license, as well as many years of experience in this field. All of them speak at least one foreign language and are very familiar with the city of Prague.

Prague Limousines take great pride in having offered top quality services to numerous customers, be they companies, corporations or celebrities, for many years now and are continuously striving to improve the quality of their service to their customers’ full satisfaction. Prague Limousines provides car rental services around the clock. Their Prague limo and car hire in Prague services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information on Prague Limousines’ services, please visit www.praguelimousines.cz or contact the company at sales@praguelimousines.cz.

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Former Chief Constable criticised for using a police officer as chauffeur

April 7, 2010 By Trudi Johnson
The position of chauffeur to the chief constable is now a civilian post

The position of chauffeur to the chief constable is now a civilian post

Former chief constable, Barbara Wilding, has been criticised by a Plaid Cymru AM after it was revealed that she had used a police officer as her personal chauffeur for a year.

Welsh Assembly Member, Leanne Wood, made the discovery after making a request using the Freedom of Information Act to review the transport costs of the former chief constable.

It was revealed that between January 2008 and December 2008 a police officer was used to chauffeur Ms Wilding in a Lexus GS450 while on official business. The post was later civilianised.

South Wales Police have spoken out in defence of Ms Wilding to say that a personal chauffeur is part of the package which comes with the position of chief constable. They added that the chief constable is often required to attend meetings around the force area, and often in London, and is therefore required to work while in transit which is why a chauffeur is necessary.

The position of chauffeur to the chief constable is now a civilian post, something Ms Wilding was instrumental in achieving, allowing the police officer to return to front-line duties.

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The cost of ministerial chauffeur driven cars revealed as £6.3 million

November 23, 2009 By Dez Rowley
Cost of minister's chauffeur driven cars revealed

Cost of minister's chauffeur driven cars revealed

The cost of ministerial chauffeur driven cars for one year has been revealed as £6.3 million. It is estimated that the Prime Minister’s team alone uses 93 cars at a cost of £67,500 a year a piece. Over the past 4 years the bill for vehicles and chauffeurs stands at £24 million.

The biggest spenders include the Home Office and the Cabinet Office who have spent £1.8 million on chauffeur driven cars since 2005.

The figures were obtained by the Shadow Communities Minister, Justine Greening, who has condemned the extravagant use of the taxpayer’s money saying: “It is unacceptable that ministers are spending nearly £70,000 a year on each car that they use. It is clearly excessive and a waste of taxpayers’ money.”

The Chief Executive of the Taxpayer’s Alliance, Matthew Elliott, thought it was distasteful for ministers to be using such a luxurious form of transport during a time of economic hardship and branded the ministers “selfish and arrogant.”

However the Government Car and Dispatch Agency has defended the use of the chauffeur driven vehicles saying it is necessary for ministers to use this form of transport. They cited security risks and rules that disallowed ministers from carrying official documents on public transport as reasons for the need for the chauffeur driven cars.

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Chauffeurs get new Lexus LS600h limo for 2010

September 19, 2009 By Paul Gibson
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Extra comfort and economy is at the top of list for the next generation of the chauffeurs favourite Lexus LS600h.

Revealed at the Frankfurt motor show, Lexus has revealed the new model with reach the vital Euro V emissions standards and a more compact battery packaging allowing chauffeurs more boot space than the previous model.

A new ECO mode which modifies the throttle action and performance of the air conditioning system to support fuel-efficient driving has also been announced.

The movement of the accelerator pedal and system output is automatically controlled, reducing response to aggressive inputs to improve fuel economy and promote smoother driving. The load on the engine is also reduced under acceleration, which also helps improve fuel efficiency.

On the outside, the revised model is distinguished visually by a new four-bar grille and front bumper with redesigned air intakes and fog lamps. The headlamps have a new running light design and are finished in Lexus hybrid blue.

In profile, the car has a new one-piece rocker moulding and new door mirrors that incorporate twin LED turn signals and puddle lamps, with chrome highlights.

More information at thechauffeur.com

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