winter

Van and truck drivers are being warned to make sure their tyres are fit for winter conditions amid fears of increased accidents on icy roads.

Commercial vehicle leasing giant LeaseVan.co.uk claim drivers are 20% more likely to suffer a road accident during the winter months.

The company supplied thousands of vans to UK drivers each year and are warning their customers to make sure their tyres are fit for winter driving conditions.

This may mean changing their tyres altogether and replacing them with specialist winter treads, particularly if driving on remote country roads. 

As nation braces itself for a seasonal cold, HomeServe discovers what makes the nation’s perfect winter’s day

The perfect way to spend a cold, winter’s day is snuggled up under a duvet on the sofa watching TV, according to research by leading home assistance provider HomeServe.

The survey which set out to find the perfect winter’s day and the definition of modern winter home comforts, found that 42 per cent of Brits like nothing more than spending a day on the couch as the mercury drops.

Almost one in five said hearty meals and home cooked food were the key to a perfect winter’s day while six per cent admitted they loved nothing more than retreating to the comfort of their own bed.

The AA’s guide to boilers and central heating systems to help keep you warm over the coming winter months.

All over the country central heating is being turned on as the nights grow longer and the days get colder. For many people, turning on the heating signals the arrival of winter, and they’ll relish the feeling of being warm and cosy inside, whilst the X Factor counts us down to Christmas. For some though, this can be a time of stress – imagine turning on your shower in the morning to be met with a jet of cold water.