All inclusive Dominican Republic package from £563pp - incl. 7nts 4* resort, flights, bags & transfers

Our Package Finder is making a splash today with this great all inclusive break to the Dominican Republic! You'll be spending 7 nights at the 4* Memories Splash Punta Cana, with direct flights, luggage and transfers also included in your package. We've seen availability in late-April and May, with departures from several UK airports. Find… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Awesome Algarve group getaway from £191pp - 7nts 4* hotel & flights

Ahoy pirates, anyone looking to go away on a group getaway, we have found this holiday in the Algarve staying for 7 nights in a 4* hotel with excellent ratings. This is a great time of year to visit as the weather will still be nice but without the crowds of the Summer months. Book… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Sip sangria in Ibiza from £199pp - 5nts 4* hotel, breakfast & flights

Pirates, the gorgeous Island of Ibiza awaits with it's lush beaches and stunning sunsets and with this great holiday you will be able to enjoy it without the craziness of the busy Summer season. The Ibiza holiday is for 5 nights with breakfast included, however you can choose to stay longer if you wish. Holiday… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Iceland getaway from £199pp - 3nts hotel, breakfast, flights & Northern Lights tour

Ahoy, check out this great deal Fleetway are offering, an Iceland getaway staying for 3 nights in a great hotel in Reykjavik and you can choose to stay longer if you wish. To find the cheapest dates from your preferred airport you can use Fleetway's awesome calendar view to see prices at a glance. The… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Groovy Greece: 7nts from £223pp incl. 4* hotel, half board & flights

Pirates, enjoy a week in Greece with 7 nights from £223pp including the 4* Kalamaki Beach Hotel, half board & flights. For the cheapest rates, book for April, May, September or October, though prices for peak-season July are still decent considering two meals a day are included. Holiday details: Travel duration: 7 nights (longer or… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Disney World Florida family holiday: 7nts from £497pp - incl. flights & sports-themed resort

If visiting the 'happiest place on earth' isn't on your list of 2018 resolutions, then now's the time to add it! We've found a week-long holiday in Orlando, Florida at an ACTUAL Disney hotel available from under £500 per person, based on 4 sharing. The cheapest dates are in September from London but you can… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Flash Sale: 20% off Ryanair, flights from just £4 each way

Pirates, the Ryanair sale is on right now with 20% off flights to Europe thoughout the year up to the end of November, we've seen flights for as little as £4 so grab a bargain while you can. Check out our flights comparison tool to find the best prices and click here to see all… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

London’s Pride reaches out to the high-end travel sector

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London Taxi PR has announced the launch of its latest campaign to promote the London licenced Taxi trade, with an advertisement and editorial within the leading travel and lifestyle magazine, Inspired Travel.This latest advertisement is one of a series of targeted media campaigns, which are being used by London Taxi PR to promote the benefits, advantages and safety of using the iconic London Taxi to a wide audience.Inspired Travel magazine is the lifestyle publication for those who travel frequently, whether for business or pleasure, and is described as the must read for the modern traveller. Its readership comprises of professional people, business travellers, retirees and families with a high disposable income. Inspired Travel and can be found in many of the major airline first class and business lounges, on board cruise ships, and is also delivered to the corporate offices of HSBC, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Swiss RE, Bank of America, Lloyds Bank and Credit Suisse.

Established in March 2015 by two licenced London Taxi drivers of many years standing - Lee Sheppard and fellow cabbie Gary Long, London Taxi PR is seeking to raise awareness to the public, tourists and visitors to the capital by illustrating the advantages that can be provided by using the iconic London Taxi’s. These Taxi’s are affectionately known as London’s Pride, and this has been used to significant effect as a catchphrase in their campaign material.All the campaigns and publicity that has so far been generated by the company has been funded by fellow London Taxi drivers, many of whom have signed up to donate to the cause on a monthly basis, indicating how passionate they all are about their industry and the cause.The aim of the campaigns, which have already achieved significant publicity, is to illustrate that licenced London Taxi’s are not only safe, distinctive, instantly recognisable, and incredibly easy to hail, either by hailing traditionally from the street, or now through Taxiapp, but that they also have a fantastic historic profile, dating all the way back to the 17th Century.Since its launch, London Taxi PR has achieved the following campaign and promotional success stories; Digital Taxi rooftop advertisements that were provided by Verifone Media; an advertising campaign through JCDecaux on telephone kiosks situated around London’s West End; two campaigns with British Airways involving advertising in their High Life magazine and posters in Terminal 5 Business Lounge, followed by a full-page advertisement again in High Life; a full-page advertising campaign in The London Magazine (high end property and residential title); a 3-month digital billboard campaign in conjunction with 8outdoor media, showcasing the London Taxi trade on three digital billboards in and around West London; and finally with Clear Channel UK which involved advertisements on phone boxes and digital pop up banners.To view London Taxi PR in Inspired Travel magazine click here.For more information on London Taxi PR and their campaigns, please visit their website

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Mexico 7nts in June from £655pp - incl. flights, 4* resort, breakfast, bags & transfers

If you pirates want a spot of caliente sunshine on some of the best beaches of the Caribbean, consider this absolute bargain package to the gorgeous HM Playa del Carmen resort in Mexico. This deal includes direct flights, 7 nights of beachside relaxation at the 4* resort, breakfast, transfers, luggage & ATOL protection. We've spotted… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Thanksgiving in New York: 4nts from £495pp - incl. direct flights & 4* hotel w/rooftop terrace

Hit up New York this thanksgiving and spend 4 nights in the city that never sleeps at a gorgeously central hotel, just a few blocks from Central Park -- a key viewing point for the annual Thanksgiving Day parade. Prices start from as little as £495 per person, based on 2 sharing, including direct flights… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Turkish delight! 7nts in Turkey from £115pp incl. apartment & flights

Pirates, snap up a bargain with a week in Turkey from £115pp including the 3* Bahar Apartments & flights. This cute, family-run guesthouse offers cheap & cheerful accommodation including 2 pools, sun loungers, games room and restaurant. It has a fantastic TripAdvisor score too. Holiday details: Travel duration: 7 nights (longer or shorter stays possible)… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

21 year old man dies following collision with Taxi after a night out in Hertfordshire

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Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward following the tragic death of a 21 year old man who fell into the road and was run over by a taxi or private hire vehicle, after a night out in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, in the early hours of Sunday morning. The victim is believed to of fallen into the road in a busy town centre after a night of clubbing. A black Vauxhall Insignia carrying two passengers collided with the man, who is believed to of been already laying in the road. Paramedics were called to the scene but were unable to save the man. The driver of the Vauxhall Insignia was not arrested. It's not yet confirmed whether the driver is a taxi driver or a private hire driver. The police are now appealing for anyone who was witness to the collision to come forward with any information, especially the two passengers of the vehicle who could hold vital clues to what happened.

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Croatia getaway from £174pp - 3nts beachfront hotel with infinity pool, breakfast & flights

Pirates, check out this getaway to stunning Croatia we have come across on our very cool holiday finder! You will stay for 3 nights in a great hotel with it's very own infinity pool. You can choose to stay longer if you wish and the holiday in Croatia is bookable today with a deposit. Holiday… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Manchester minicab driver with an 'unhealthy interest' in teenage girls groped female passenger

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Minicab driver Syed Al-Zia, 43, has been given a two year suspended jail sentence and ordered to undertake 30 hours of rehabilitation and 200 hours of unpaid work and sign the sex offenders register for 10 years for groping a female passenger and showing an 'unhealthy interest' in teenage girls. A court heard Al-Zia sexually assaulted his first victim when she took a ride in his minicab last year. The following night he then grabbed hold of a frightened teenage girl who also took a ride in his minicab. Al-Zia worked for Trafford, Manchester, private hire firm, Club Cars, and has lost his licence with immediate effect. Al-Zia assaulted his first victim after she had ordered a minicab off of an app. A court heard that Al-Zia locked the doors and began to call her cute and asking if she had a boyfriend. He asked how old she was and when she told him, he replied by say he thought she looked '15'. Al-Zia then sexually assaulted her and demanded she give him her mobile number before he would let her exit the vehicle. The victim now is said to have less trust in people and is now reluctant to order minicabs to travel in. The following night Al-Zia began flirting was two teenage girls. Sensing danger, the girls asked to be let out of the vehicle. As they were exiting, Al-Zia grabbed one of them by the arm and told her she should get back in. He only let her go when they began to phone someone. Ms Claire Brocklebank, defending Al-Zia, said:

He is a man who has worked his entire life, at a shop then as a taxi driver. He has lost his taxi licence which was an immediate punishment for him. He has lost the job he did and his livelihood. His wife has a slipped disc and when she’s ill she relies on him to do his work. He has three children and he is a full time father.”

As reported in the Manchester Evening News, Judge Bernadette Baxter addressed Al-Zia by saying:

“You know very well what you have done. You think you are entitled to do what you did, well you are not. You will have to address that. As a taxi driver you are a trusted person. When people get into a taxi they rely on who is driving the vehicle not to assault or molest them.”

Judge Baxter also added that he thought Al-Zia had an 'unhealthy interest' in teenage girls.

Al-Zia was sentenced at Minshull Street Crown Court.

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Chic in Shropshire: 4* hotel from £30pppn incl. breakfast, indoor pool & jacuzzi

Pirates, treat yourself to a stay in the 4* Park House Hotel in Shifnal, Shropshire, from only £30pppn including a hearty breakfast. This lovely 17th-century country house hotel has an indoor pool and spa bath, and is a lovely spot to unwind. Offer Details: Many travel durations possible - 1 night minimum stay Sample dates… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Flights to incredible Borneo from £419rtn - incl. luggage & meals

Pirates, it's time to head off the beaten track and explore the jungles of Borneo! Our Flights Finder is offering great deals on flights to Kuching and Kota Kinablu, two bases for exploring the fascinating wildlife of this region. We've added dates below between May and June. Checked luggage and inflight meals are included. Flight… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Do Sicily nicely: 4nts from £189pp incl. 4* spa hotel & flights

Slip into Sicily for a 4-night spa break from £192pp including the 4* Parco Augusto Hotel, half board and flights. If you're looking to whisk that special someone away for a few nights of R&R, take advantage of these off-peak prices in one of the finest parts of Italy. Holiday details: Travel duration: 4 nights… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

All inclusive Majorca holiday only £240pp - 7nts hotel & flights

Pirates, anyone dreaming of some sunshine during this awful weather we having here in the UK right now? We have just the thing. Check out this awesome holiday in Majorca we have come staying for a week on an all inclusive board basis for under £250 per person. Book today with a small deposit of… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

BREAKING NEWS: The Case Against Driver In The Exhibition Road “RTA”Attack Is To Go Ahead.

The driver, still unnamed by police, was driving east along Cromwell Road with passengers picked up on the Uber app, when he suddenly veered right, mounted the pavement, ploughed though concrete blocks, into pedestrians before smashing into two cars waiting at the traffic lights southbound on Exhibition Road. 

He than got out of the car, screaming at onlookers and tried to run off, but was pulled to the ground and held till police arrived and arrested him.

The driver has been charged with:

* possession of false documents, 

* obtaining a driver’s licence with fake documents

* obtaining a PH licence with fake documents, 

* causing injury by dangerous driving. 

The question has to be asked, is this one of Helen Chapman's 13,000 drivers with a fake DBS check certificate?

Did TfL contact this driver and tell him he had to resubmit for a DBS check?

TFL's Helen Chapman new in January 2017 that there were 13,000 PH drivers with fake DBS's and said nothing until it was exposed in the media. 

Without an enhanced criminal record check (or letter from embassy staff) he should never have been granted a private hire licence. 

Should everyone injured in this RTA be suing Helen Chapman and TfL???

Perhaps one for the no win no fee lawyers out there!

When the news broke that a car had ploughed into a crowd of pedestrians outside the Natural History Museum, almost everyone with children fleetingly entertained the same thought: it could have been us.

Everyone made a guess at what had happened. 

Some shared their guesses as fact. 

Car, pedestrian injuries, high-profile venue, panicking crowds, immediate police presence, swirling rumours… "Terrorist Attack"

But we are now told this wasn't the case.

This was just a driver, with a falsely obtained drivers licence, a falsely obtained private hire drivers licence using an Uber app, having a bad day at the office. 

It begs the question "how many more of these fake PH drivers are still out there using the Uber app?"

We've been told that 2,600 resubmitted DBS checks, so at an educated guess I'd say about 10,399.

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LEVC: frequently asked questions surrounding the TX eCity taxi

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The introduction of the new range-extended electric taxi is intended to give cab drivers the latest technology – reducing running costs and ensuring a smoother, more pleasant experience for passengers.

However, as with any big change – there will always be a number of concerns and rumours about some of the details.

LEVC claim to have spent months consulting with cab drivers, covering every facet of the new model’s creation, the painstaking testing procedures it has undergone, and how it will change cabbies’ working day for the better. Here are some of LEVC’s replies to some of the most common questions about the new TX electric taxi.Will TX cost me more to run/maintain?An electric powertrain means far lower fuel costs than previous taxi models. Electricity is considerably cheaper than diesel, so drivers can expect to save approximately £100 per week on fuel costs by adopting new, electric eCity technology. At the same time, fewer moving parts and innovative regenerative braking mean less wear and tear. You also benefit by much greater service intervals – just every 25,000 miles.

Won’t TX take too long to charge up?Rapid charging points can recharge the TX in just half an hour, meaning your cab could be charged in the time it takes to grab a cup of tea or bite of lunch. TfL have committed to installing 150 of these rapid chargers in London by the end of the year – whilst additional rapid chargers are being installed at petrol stations, shopping centres and airports around London.Are there enough charging points?LEVC are working with local authorities and the government to install more infrastructure dedicated specifically to taxi drivers. For example, TfL promises to install a total of 300 dedicated charge points in London by the end of 2020. We are working with private companies to increase the investment in charge points for drivers.I’ve heard the battery emits radiation - is this true?All vehicles manufactured in the UK have to meet strict regulations around electromagnetic radiation levels in order to be sold around Europe. The Vehicle Certification Agency oversee these tests in the UK, and our cab passed these with flying colours. In addition, our battery technology has been used in other Geely group vehicles including Volvo Cars, with owners covering millions upon millions of miles.

I travel 60-70 miles per day – will the TX be able to cope?Absolutely! A recent feasibility study carried out by our Manchester dealership showed that over 70% of taxi drivers within the region travelled approximately 70 miles on their average working day. That means that for most of Manchester’s taxi drivers, an overnight charge would enable them to carry out almost all their working day on pure electric power, if they chose to do so. With the backup of the petrol generator adding almost 300 miles, nobody travelling this distance needs suffer from range-anxiety. It’s all in a day’s work for the TX, literally.Will installing a charging point at my home be expensive?No! We’ve partnered with ChargeMaster, the leading supplier of home charge units in the UK, to offer a one-stop solution of your very own 7kW unit. Once installed, you’ll be able to charge your TX in under four hours. The cost of supply and fitting is just £299 and includes a five-year warranty. That usually means that in less than a month, the average saving you’ll make on fuel costs should have covered the installation. Sounds fare to us!What are Transport for Greater Manchester doing to support more accessible charging infrastructure?Transport for Greater Manchester is looking to massively expand the number of charge points across the region and have applied for DEFRA funding to do so. This includes updating historic charge points and adding more rapid-charge points. They are also looking at introducing a simple booking/reservation system for charge point usage. Although initially charge points won’t be exclusive to taxi drivers, the plan includes dedicated installations at private sites, such as taxi ranks. Preferential rates and tariffs for specific user groups, such as taxis, are also being proposed.When will the above take place?We expect a large portion of the installations to take place in September 2018, with a rollout of further infrastructure carrying on into 2019.That seems a long way off. How am I covered for charging now?The easiest and cheapest way of charging your TX is at home. A full charge can cost as little as £3.20, especially if done so overnight to take advantage of lower tariffs. With a ChargeMaster 7kW wall box installed, and the typical range of the average driver discussed above, you should be able to operate with ease. If this type of charging isn’t available to you, there are also approximately 200 charge points within the Greater Manchester area. As we show above, more of these historic charge points will be converted to rapid charge units on a daily basis, and they’ll allow you to recharge 60% of the battery in just 45 minutes.The TX has been specifically designed to offer unrivalled charging flexibility. This allows you to top up from virtually any public charge point, whether standard (>7kW), fast (>22kW), or rapid (>50kW). With all socket types built in, you’ll be able to maximise the savings available from driving on electric power. What’s more, the TX’s dual on-board inverter chargers allow drivers to harness the full charging rate available. In summary, the TX uses all the available current to recharge the battery even quicker. So, charging your TX is already quick, economical, and easy, but will get even better in the near future.

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