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147 reasons to consider winter tyres

10/16/2012 4:49 AM EST - TyreSafe

With the nights quickly drawing in, TyreSafe is encouraging motorists to consider fitting winter tyres, which are the safest option when the temperature drops below seven degrees celsius.

And according to figures from the Met Office, temperatures fell below this crucial marker during prime commuting hours on 147 separate days between the beginning of October 2011 and the end of March 2012*.

Winter tyres offer...

Swann Releases Swann Freestyle HD™ - 1080p High Definition Wearable Action Video...

1/16/2012 8:16 AM EST - KL Associates

The new wearable action video camera from Swann is perfect for capturing every legendary moment of adventure packed activity
Milton Keynes, UK, 16th January 2012 – Swann, a global leader in security monitoring solutions, proudly presents its first high definition wearable video camera: Swann Freestyle HD. The Swann Freestyle HD debuts with a high quality detachable LCD viewer, placing the Swann Freestyle...

View from Wilma's balcony in St Anton am Arlberg

Record-breaking snowfall in the Austrian Tirol

1/10/2012 5:38 AM EST - Horton PR

What a way to welcome 2012.
Several resorts are reporting that so far this month they have received more snow than any other January in the last 30 years, whilst Nauders and Galtür haven’t had such heavy snow at the start of the year for the last 60 years. Some of the largest snowfall over the last 24 hours has been in Berwang, in the Zugspitz Arena, with up to 70cm falling. One of the areas experiencing the...

How your business can boost biodiversity this winter

12/12/2011 3:00 AM EST - AB Sustain

As the big freeze threatens to hit, help minimise your business’s impact on the natural environment, while demonstrating your company ethos to employees and local community
As colder weather beckons, biodiversity experts are warning that it’s not just homeowners and residents who should be looking to help wildlife survive the temperature drop – offices and factories also have a crucial role to play in...

Tirol Snow News and Ski Short Breaks

12/7/2011 9:29 AM EST - Horton PR

With the arrival of snow this week there is no better time to book your skiing holiday, approximately 20cm fell overnight and the forecast is for snow until tomorrow morning.
Here’s a brief overview from some of the resorts and images attached (all taken this morning):

St. Anton: 20 cm of fresh snow last night, total snow height: 60 cm

Kühtai: 30 cm of fresh snow in the last three days

Ischgl: 20 cm of fresh...

MEDIA NOTICE

12/6/2011 4:35 AM EST - Decathlon

Decathlon launches two great ways to get down

the slopes this winter - at home or abroad

Snow is on its way, which means it could be time to dig out the winter sports equipment and head for the ski resorts.

Alternatively, you could be just a quick trip or click away from some snow fun thanks to Decathlon stores and its website decathlon.co.uk.

The international sports retailer is bringing fun to the slopes this...

Snow in Christmas forecast for Yuma

9/26/2011 8:00 AM EST - Yuma Visitors Bureau

Historic park hosts Centennial Christmas Village Dec. 16-23
YUMA, ARIZONA – Santa will arrive in this desert town a week early this year with a rare treat for kids of all ages – enough snow to blanket a sledding hill!

The sledding venue will be part of a magical Centennial Christmas Village at the Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park. The Village will also feature a trip back in time aboard the...

Snowy kerb strikes require alignment checks

1/5/2011 9:05 AM EST - Red Marlin Communications

Unknown or minor damage caused to vehicles during the recent snow and ice could continue to cause drivers extra expense for many months ahead unless they have their vehicle’s alignment properly checked. During the bad weather, many drivers slid into kerbs or drove into deep potholes as they struggled to control their vehicles properly, potentially causing damage or misalignment to their vehicle’s wheels and geometry...

Buy Car Parts Now to Cut the Cost of Christmas Car Breakdowns

12/20/2010 6:53 AM EST - Search News Media

• Buying a spare battery now will save you money and keep your car on the road in the winter months
• Winter motoring tips for leading car part website
Monday: 20th December, 2010: Cars are more likely to break down in the winter months as car parts have to work harder to operate in cold weather.
With the UK brought to a standstill and weather forecasters predicting another cold spell, bringing with it icy roads...

TyreSafe concerned by Government’s inaccurate winter weather tyre advice

12/3/2010 8:42 AM EST - Red Marlin Communications

Following a statement in the House of Commons yesterday by Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP, TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, has expressed its disbelief and concern over the Government’s lack of understanding about the added safety benefits of winter weather tyres. Despite many independent tests proving that winter weather tyres are the safest option for drivers...

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