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Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UK households issued garden insurance warning as clocks go forward
British households could risk leaving themselves without adequate insurance as the evenings become lighter. Financial information business Defaqto found that some homes have sheds that are not adequately secured and some that do not cover items such as bikes. Thieves may use the lighter evenings as an opportunity to steal items from gardens and sheds. Angela Pilley, a home insurance expert at Defaqto, said: 'People invest thousands in their gardens and outdoor spaces, but often fail to check if they're covered. Jennifer forgot the clocks went forward when she woke up at 6 this morning then. — Florence Lox 🇬🇧🏴🏴 (@floboflo) March 31, 2025 'While 95% of home insurance products include cover for outbuildings like sheds and garages, only 15% actually cover theft up to the full contents sum insured. Some products offer as little as £250, which won't even cover a decent lawnmower. 'Another common mistake is failing to lock sheds and outbuildings – 25% of insurance providers won't pay out if thieves don't have to force their way in. 'And when it comes to outdoor items like furniture and barbecues, limits vary from £250 to the full contents sum insured, so now is the time to check your cover, especially if you've splurged on any expensive items that are stored outside.' Defaqto found that 11% of home insurance products do not include cycle cover, and some impose limits of around £250 to £1,999 per bike. Many insurance providers require bikes to be locked in a building or secured to an immovable object, even at home, Defaqto said. Ms Pilley added: 'Parents should be particularly careful during the summer holidays, as children often leave bikes lying around in the garden. Without proper security, families could be left seriously out of pocket.' Everyday items left outside temporarily, such as portable speakers or dining chairs, may not necessarily be covered, Defaqto said. Defaqto analysed 262 standard home contents products in mid-March for the research. Recommended reading: Forget Japan, here are the best places to see cherry blossoms in the UK HMRC offering thousands of Brits who work from home free £140 payment The speed camera that 'shocks' drivers by catching them almost a mile away Check your insurance limits – do not assume your garden items are covered. Keep sheds and garages locked, or you may risk invalidating your policy. Store expensive items inside when not in use. Some products may not be covered in the event of storms or floods. Keep bikes secured. Insurance providers often require them to be locked up, even at home. Know what counts as 'valuable'. Tablets, phones and speakers may not be covered if stolen from outside. Ms Pilley said: 'People assume their home insurance will protect them if they move something outside for a few hours, but 13% of products don't cover this at all.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
HS Athlete of the Week: Mikayla Pilley
SPRINGFIELD–This week's Athlete of the Week is Mikayla Pilley. Pilley is a senior and four year starter for the Kickapoo High School girls basketball team. This past weekend, Pilley scored a game-high 27 points in the Lady Chiefs convincing victory against Lee Summit West in the Class 6 State Quarterfinals. The veteran guard tallied 15 points in the first half, and chipped in another dozen in the second half to send Kickapoo back to the Final Four for the second straight year. Do you have an Athlete of the Week nomination? Send them in with pictures or video to dlucy@ Again, that's dlucy@ Once again, congrats to this week's Athlete of the Week, Mikayla Pilley. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lady Chiefs top Titans to advance to Class 6 Final Four
SPRINGFIELD–The Kickapoo Lady Chiefs basketball team is headed back to Columbia, after defeating Lee Summit West, 64-48, in the Class 6 State Quarterfinals. Mikayla Pilley was an absolute wrecking ball against the Titans defense. Pilley scored 15 points, in the first half alone, as she powered the Lady Chiefs to a 30-26 edge at intermission. In the second half, the senior guard continued her onslaught, adding another dozen points to her total. Pilley finished with a game-high 27, as she and the Lady Chiefs pulled away to coast to an easy victory. With the win, Kickapoo will make its second straight trip to the Class 6 Semifinals and fourth in the last five years. Last season, the Lady Chiefs finished runners-up in the state title game to private school juggernaut, Incarnate Word. The Red Wolves are also in the Final Four and would face each other in a rematch if they both advance to the championship game. Watch the video above for the highlights of Kickapoo's win Saturday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
