Last minute Menorca group getaway from £131pp 7nts hotel, flights, bags & transfers (11nts £148pp)

Ahoy there, any of you fancy heading off to Spain later on this month? We have come across another bargain group getaway offered by Tui staying for a week on the lovely island of Menorca. The holiday is based on a group of 4 sharing, so grab your squad and get booking - if you… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Last minute 4* Costa Rica break from £483pp - incl. 7-14nts resort, flights, breakfast & transfers

Bag yourselves some last minute tropical goodness with this package to beautiful Costa Rica! You'll be spending 7 nights at the 4* Esplendor Tamarindo - a property as lush as the jungle that surrounds it, situated almost right on the beach. The infinity pool looks out over the sea, and there's even a spa onsite… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Stunning St Lucia: 2 week summer holiday from £735pp - 14nts hotel, flights, luggage & transfers

Pirates, fancy 2 weeks in the stunning Caribbean at a really awesome price? This holiday in St Lucia is based on 2 sharing for only £735 per person departing in June and staying into July. There is £150 off this holiday right now using code LONG150 (on 14 night holidays departing before October 2018 with… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Val Shawcross to retire as London’s Deputy Mayor for Transport

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The Mayor of London has today announced that Val Shawcross CBE will be retiring as London’s Deputy Mayor for Transport. Val will be stepping back from full-time public life after 18 years at the GLA. Sadiq Khan paid tribute to Val for her exceptional service to Londoners, as Leader of Croydon Council, then as a London Assembly Member for 16 years, including eight years as chair of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority, and as Deputy Mayor for Transport since 2016. He recognised the deep expertise she has brought to the Mayor’s office and the GLA overseeing London’s transport network.The Mayor is also announcing he is appointing Heidi Alexander MP as Val’s successor as Deputy Mayor. A previous Deputy Mayor of Lewisham and member of London Councils’ Transport and Environment Committee, Heidi has been MP for Lewisham East since 2010, and was Shadow Secretary for Health.Val will retire in the summer, with Heidi taking over. In law it is not possible for Heidi to be both Deputy Mayor and an MP, so she will stand down as a MP before taking up her post. Sadiq also in due course intends to nominate Heidi to succeed Val as the Deputy Chair of Transport for London.The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I want to thank Val for the exceptional service she has given to London as an Assembly Member and Deputy Mayor – and for her personal friendship. Val is hugely respected by politicians from all parties and her deep expertise on transport in London has made life better for millions of Londoners – whether making our public transport network more accessible and affordable, delivering huge projects such as the Elizabeth Line, or improving TfL as an organisation.“I’m delighted that Heidi Alexander has agreed to become our new Deputy Mayor for Transport. Heidi knows this city inside-out, and her work both as Shadow Health Secretary and campaigning over the best Brexit deal has demonstrated the terrific job she will do as part of my team standing up for London. “Heidi is respected across the political divide as a parliamentarian and campaigner, and Londoners can be confident she will ensure we deliver our ambitious plans to transform London’s transport network over the coming years.” Val Shawcross CBE said: “It’s been a huge honour to work as Deputy Mayor for Transport under Sadiq’s leadership, working with colleagues at the GLA and TfL to make our city a better and fairer place for every Londoner. Working as an Assembly Member and then Deputy Mayor, I hope I’ve played my part ensuring our city has a high-quality, affordable and accessible transport network that serves the needs of every Londoner, whatever their background.“After more than 18 years at the GLA, and having steered through the Mayor’s Transport Strategy and five-Year Business Plan, now is the right time for me to stand down. There’s so much I want to do with my husband and my family, and this will give me the time and space to do so.”

Heidi Alexander MP said: "I am really excited to be joining Sadiq and the team at City Hall. Val is going to be a hard act to follow but I can't wait to get started.“After eight years as the Member of Parliament for Lewisham East and six years as a local councillor, I know just how important it is we ensure everyone has access to a high-quality and affordable public transport network, with safe cycling routes across the capital. London is a fantastic city. I know Sadiq wants its transport system to be the envy of the world and I am looking forward to playing my part in making that happen."

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Wine not try Bordeaux? Summer flights to French wine region from £27 return

Make like a vine and hang out in luscious Bordeaux. This famous French wine region has cheap flights from London (Stansted) during the summer month of June starting from just £27 return. You can also fly direct from Edinburgh or Cork but flights are a bit more, starting from £76 return in September. Offer details… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Last minute Rhodes bargain group getaway from £131pp - 14nts hotel, flights, bags & transfers

Pirates, we have yet another bargain getaway for you at a really amazing price. The holiday in Rhodes is for 14 nights for just £131 each, working out at under £10 per person per night! There are a range of departure airports and prices will vary - be quick this deal is sure not to… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

New law for electric taxis means “white noise” warnings to be fitted to silent vehicles

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All electric vehicles sold will have to sound “white noise” to warn the public that the vehicle is approaching as of next year.

The new regulations have been put in place following pressure on the government to introduce safer electric vehicle features.

Those lobbying for change argued that the public were put at risk from the rising number of electric vehicles moving silently at low speeds.

The new regulation will come in place in July 2019 and will see all new electric and hybrid vehicles sold with noise warning systems. All other electric vehicles will require the “white noise” warning to be fitted by 2021.

Campaigners who forced the change in law said that blind people and cyclists using headphones are most at risk from the new electric vehicles.

Kevin Clinton from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said “The greatest risks associated with electric vehicles are when they are travelling at low speeds, such as in urban areas with lower limits, as the noise from tyres and the road surface, and aerodynamic noise, are minimal at those speeds,”

As Taxi trade across the UK adapts to the new electric technology could taxis receive a unique noise to alert the public, especially those visually impaired, of the taxi’s availability?

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Thanksgiving in USA from £469pp: 4nt iconic New Yorker hotel stay & flights (4 share)

Thanksgiving falls on 22 November this year and you can spend it in the Big Apple, at one of the most iconic hotels in the city that never sleeps for a barrrgain price. Grab your squad for the holiday of a lifetime, staying at the 4* New Yorker hotel in Midtown and with return flights,… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

4* Sorrento Coast weekend escape in Italy 3nts from £185pp - incl. flights, hotel & breakfast

Arrr pirates! Here's another scenic escape to the beautiful Sorrento Coast that we've just stumbled upon. Here you'll stay at the luxe, top-rated 4* Miramare Stabia offering a rooftop pool with panoramic views across the Bay of Naples, with Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii nearby. We found good rates spanning September, October and November. Holiday details… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

5* Dubai break from £439pp - incl. 4nts spa hotel, breakfast & flights

Pirates, get yourselves the 5* treatment this June with a trip to the decadent Ghaya Grand Hotel in Dubai. This lush property offers trendy guest rooms, a spacious outdoor pool and 5 restaurants on site. For an extra treat, sample the spa's 2 saunas, 2 Jacuzzis and range of treatments (for an extra fee). Flights… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Awesome 4* Majorca family holiday 7nts from just £198pp - incl. flights & aparthotel (2-4 share)

Ahoy mateys! We've just laid eyes on this fantastic value for money Majorca holiday, suitable for families and couples alike, placing you at the top-rated, contemporary 4* Alua Hawaii Mallorca & Suites (ex Intertur) just a short stroll from the beautiful beach of Palma Nova. You can choose from a range of room options, durations… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Smart Motorways, Not So Smart

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Anyone who drives around the M25 will have noticed that the speed limits set on the overhead gantries appear to bear no relation to the traffic volumes. Speeds are often set at 60, 50 or even 40 for no obvious reason. Other “Smart Motorways” across the country show the same problem, and the result has been a large increase in the number of people fined (or diverted to speed awareness courses) for exceeding the set speed limit. The number of infringements doubled last year according to the Times.The justification for smart motorways was that they can reduce congestion by smoothing the traffic flows and help to maintain safety. The speed limits are set partly by automated systems that measure the speed of traffic, but apparently they are also set “pre-emptively” by staff where known congestion is likely to occur at busy times. But as traffic volumes can be unpredictable this sometimes results in lower speeds being set than is appropriate – you can frequently see this around the western side of the M25 around London airport and on the eastern side near the Dartford Crossing.In addition it is known that the odd particularly slow moving vehicle can result in the speed limit being reduced by the automated system. In other words, the “smart” system is not at all intelligent.However Highways England is now undertaking a comprehensive review of variable speed limits on motorways. Surely it would be better to simply have an advisory system to tell drivers that there was congestion ahead so that they can slow down and avoid the “stop/start” problem that reduces traffic flows?At present you have a dumb system instructing intelligent humans (which they mostly are) with the result of needlessly slower traffic speeds and drivers being caught out by unexpected changes in the limits or signs they may not have seen or noticed.

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Flights to Ethiopia from £281rtn - incl. luggage & meals

Pirates, take a trip off the beaten track and explore the cradle of civilisation! We spotted some bargain flights to Ethiopia, one of the oldest countries on earth and home to some incredible scenery. We've added departures in May and June - a great time to visit before rainy season starts. Flights include checked luggage… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Ever wondered how the driverless Waymo cars work?

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All inclusive Italy beach holiday 7nts from £306pp - incl. 4* hotel & flights

Discover the heel of Italy in the very south of the country, home to gorgeous beaches with crystal clear water including the so called Maldives of Italy, Pescoluse beach and delicious cuisine! We've spotted this all inclusive holiday (suitable for families or couples) at the 4* Relais Masseria Le Cesine in Salento. Go,… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Miami Beach oceanfront holiday 7nts from £443pp - incl. hotel & flights

Ahoy mateys! Secure some winter sun lapping up the rays on Miami Beach with this excellently priced holiday we've dug up. You'll be staying at the oceanfront Grand Beach Surfside West with private beach access and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. There are 2 oceanfront pools, a 7th floor rooftop pool, hot-tubs, and a… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Go posh in Portugal: 7nts in beachside 5* aparthotel from £220pp incl. flights

Pirates, lap up some luxury for less with 7nts in the Algarve from £220pp including the 5* Grand Muthu Forte Do Vale Hotel & flights. A week in this 5* haven would usually set you back around 300 to 700 quid per person, so these rando dates offering a knock-down price are pretty exciting... Holiday… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

South Africa flights from £379rtn - incl. luggage & meals (Cape Town & Johannesburg)

Discover the natural wonders of South Africa! We've spotted some superb fares to Johannesburg - just 4 hours' drive from Kruger National Park, and Cape Town - home of some of the most spectacular scenery on the continent. We've added dates between May and next January - year round options to visit the Rainbow Nation!… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Gorgeous Mauritius getaway from £694pp - incl. 7nts hotel, flights, breakfast, bags & transfers

Mauritius is one of the most desirable holiday destinations on earth, and it's not often you see a package holiday there for this cheap! We're eyeing up 7 nights at the Veranda Grand Baie Hotel, with breakfast, flights, bags, transfers and ATOL protection all included. The cheapest time to go is mid-June, dry season in… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Crikey, Croatia: 4nts winter break in lush 5* hotel from £266pp incl. breakfast & flights

Pirates, treat yourself to 4nts at the glorious 5* Lone Hotel from £266pp including breakfast & flights. Check out the pics of this lush property and think about escaping British winter for a few days... Holiday details: Travel duration: 4 nights (longer or shorter stays possible) Example date: 25th 29th November 2018 Flight +… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT