Protection for what matters most

Joe Turner, Norton Manager If you’ve never had a personal client manager (aka PCM) for your insurance before, you might wonder what benefit they offer to you. We understand that…

Tonight, millions are expected to watch the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games worldwide. Alexander Stadium, fresh off the back of a 3-year rebuild project, will play host to the…

Airports are being scrutinized for long delays at check in and security, and a major raft of flight cancellations in the past couple of weeks. This is mainly down to…

You won’t be surprised to hear that house prices in the UK have risen yet again. In fact, the UK price index shows homes are at an all-time high as…

As the proud owners of a Dunkirk Little Ship which saved thirty-four troops, Sally and John Calvert chat with us about their boat L’orage: how they came to find it,…

Bamburgh in Northumberland has come top in a survey of the UK’s favourite seaside destinations, with Which? members voting it the best from a list of nearly 100 seaside towns…

Looking to let your second property, or set it up as an Airbnb? It can be a lucrative business – in London alone, the number of properties listed on Airbnb…

The great British staycation is still alive and kicking, with more of us setting our sights on national parks and coastlines closer to home for recreation this year. One of…

There has been an ‘unprecedented…yet foreseeable’ surge in passport applications in recent months, one which has resulted in reported delays to the standard 10-week waiting time listed on the government…

There are stricter laws coming into play for drivers this week to tackle the issue of motorists using mobile phones while driving. From Friday 25th March, motorists who use their…

Your customer service journey with Norton should mean straightforward, efficient care. That’s why we think it’s important to keep in touch with you: to find out which parts of your…

There are a number of benefits to owning a static or touring caravans, especially with so many locations to choose from around the UK. But what do you need to…

Long-awaited changes to the Highway Code finally came into force on 28th January, bringing with them a new ‘hierarchy of responsibility’ for motorists, cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians. According to…

From electric charging points in new buildings to local councils enforcing driving fines, 2022 will see a few different driving laws introduced on UK roads. As we enter the new…

As we enter 2022, the question of Covid is still at the forefront of many people’s minds. Since the first lockdown was announced in March 2020, there have been a…

The rollout of ‘all-lane running’ smart motorway systems has been paused after safety concerns over the use of hard shoulders as live lanes. A critical report released in November 2021…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our founder, Chris Wilkinson. Chris passed away peacefully on 5th December after a short illness. He had retired as…

Over the Christmas period, our office will be open on the 22nd December from 8:30am to 5:30pm, following which the below hours will apply between Christmas and New Year. Regular…

We’ve put together a fiendishly tricky crossword to test your knowledge of famous artists and their creations! It’s a difficult puzzle, so for anybody who gets 20/20 questions correct, we’ll…

We’ve put together a fiendishly tricky crossword to test your Christmas knowledge and get you ready for the festive season! It’s a difficult puzzle, so for anybody who gets 20/20…

Do you collect classic cars? If so, you’d be one of an enormous 1,593,827 British people who partake in the collectors’ circle: a number which has risen by 50% since…

In the wake of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), the climate emergency is at the forefront of many issues we’re facing - not only on a national scale,…

What do you think of before setting off on your holiday? It could be which clothes to pack, the decision between taking a direct flight or the Eurostar, or which…

We’ve put together a fiendishly tricky crossword to test your knowledge of capital cities around the world! It’s a difficult puzzle, so for anybody who gets 20/20 questions correct, we’ll…

Article updated 20/10/21 The rules on travel outside of the UK have been cautiously lifting since the beginning of October. As well as scrapping the amber list for a single…

Plans have been announced to replace provisional driving licences with an app by 2024, as well as scrapping paper test certificates for newly qualified drivers. The plan has been introduced…

As the autumn starts to roll in, many are deciding to make the most of the pre-winter season with a relaxing getaway. With so many missed or postponed holidays over…

It seems that the world of investing is showing a greater responsibility for social and environmental changes in 2021 – and it’s got a lot to do with Covid. Since…

For many around the UK, 18 months of home working has had an effect on the way we want our homes to look and function. This may not be too…

Cyclists and pedestrians will be granted greater priority over motorists on the road, as new changes to the Highway Code come into play this autumn. The changes were first announced…

British drivers will soon no longer need to obtain a green card in order to legally drive their own car in an EU country. Initially introduced as part of our…

For those planning on attending events later this year, you may want to make room in your calendar this September. Elite Events are promoting an exciting lifestyle event dubbed The…

Whether it’s coins, stamps, models or wine, collecting valuable and interesting items can be a highly rewarding pursuit. There are huge collections all over the UK, preserved in glass cases,…

Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) officially launched yesterday on 1st June, meaning there will now be a daily charge applied to high-emission vehicles driving in the marked zone. The CAZ…

With over a year of intermittent indoor isolation under our belts, the budding sunshine seems to be casting a very warm glow over our new-found freedom in these upcoming summer…

If you’re lucky enough to own a holiday home or a second home, there’s no better time to ensure it has adequate protection in place to protect it from the…

It looks like holidays might be able to go ahead in 2021 as the UK's COVID-19 recovery programme continues to succeed. For Britain, travel to foreign countries is still restricted,…

The last thing any of us wants to do is to claim on our home insurance – after all, it usually means something has gone badly wrong, and then there’s…

As the vaccination programme rolls out across the UK, many are preparing themselves for a slow but hopefully steady return to normality. The question on many people’s minds, however, is…

It finally seems that the government have set a date for bringing the so-called ‘whiplash reforms’ into force. Provided no further delays occur, the reforms – which are contained in…

There may be light on the horizon for those looking to attend the Peterborough Festival of Antiques this year, with the event given the green light to go ahead. As…

Do you have a second home which you don’t rent out? If the answer is yes, there are some important things for you to know about the type of insurance…

Art is not a handicraft; it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced. - Leo Tolstoy It’s easy to appreciate the reasons behind buying art. Whether the sculptures…

More than a quarter of households in the UK don’t insure their home contents, leaving more than £266bn of possessions unprotected. Research from the Association of British Insurers (ABI)[1] shows…

*Please note that the information in this article may no longer be accurate due to changes to the Green Card rules for British drivers in the EU. You can find…