California from £470pp: 7nt family holiday - incl. direct flights & Hilton hotel next to Disney

This 4* California holiday has a lot of things going for it; the deluxe Hilton hotel is right in the heart of the Anaheim theme park action, it includes direct flights from the UK to Los Angeles and it has both indoor and outdoor pools for chilling out in and 5 onsite restaurants to choose… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Quirky north Italy break: 4nts B&B in arty hotel & flights from £176pp - near Lake Garda & Verona

Don't let your summer end as soon as the 31st August rolls around, give yourself something to look forward to with a late season trip to northern Italy. Along with one of the quirkiest hotels we think we've ever seen, flights and breakfast are included in this deal, all for less than £180pp! What's even… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Turkey in July from £271pp: 7nt summer holiday - incl. flights, 4* hotel & £79pp deposit

Pirates, we've uncovered an absolute bargain of a holiday to Turkey this July; that's peak summer season so it's rare to see decent prices. You'll pay as little as £271 per person, based on 2 sharing for flights and 7 nights self-catering in a lovely 4* resort in Side. Book this holiday for a deposit… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

mytaxi launches in Edinburgh in partnership with City Cabs

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mytaxi, Europe’s largest taxi e-hailing app, today announces its expansion to Edinburgh – the first Scottish city to join the family. mytaxi is celebrating the announcement with a 1/3 off discount for all Edinburgh passengers until the end of June. The launch marks the second city in a regional roll out set to continue over the summer.In partnership with Edinburgh City Cabs, the launch will provide not only skilled and knowledgeable drivers but a guarantee of safe, reliable, convenient and cost-effective travel for Edinburgh’s residents. Supporting and promoting local licensed taxi drivers is fundamental to the mytaxi culture as the business seeks a central role in Edinburgh’s integrated transport system.

Hannah Soll-Morris, Head of Operations and Expansion at mytaxi, commented: “We couldn’t be more excited to launch our first Scottish City by partnering with the leading operator in Edinburgh. The city is outstanding for a whole host of reasons; the beautiful architecture, the thriving business community and the exciting events calendar just to name a few. We've had an incredibly strong start to 2018 by both expanding our London business and launching in Nottingham and we’re thrilled to continue to extend our UK footprint with such an iconic city as Edinburgh. We hope that by partnering with City Cabs, mytaxi can help you experience everything the Capital of Scotland has to offer in a safe and seamless way”City Cabs Chairman, George Aird commented: “The launch of the mytaxi app in Edinburgh is an exciting prospect for our drivers. Working in partnership with mytaxi will give us access to a readily available European customers base. It’s also great to see an investment in the knowledge and skills of black cab drivers within Edinburgh”.

mytaxi is the leading e-hailing app in Europe, available in over 75 cities within 11 countries. Four mytaxi trips are accepted every one second around Europe through the network of over 120,000 drivers and more than ten million downloads.

mytaxi sets itself apart from competitors by investing in its drivers, who are not only skilled and experienced behind the wheel but host a wealth of local knowledge of the areas in which they operate.

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Krakow at Christmas: 3nt city break from £138pp incl. flights, Hilton hotel stay & breakfast

We realise that summer is only beginning and that you may not want to think about winter getaways quite yet. However, if you get in there early enough you can pick up some great Christmas market city trip barrrrgains, like this 3 night city break to Krakow, Poland. Staying in the Hampton by Hilton on… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Private Hire Driver has his licence revoked for failing to stop after running woman over

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A private hire driver who failed to stop after knocking down a pedestrian has had his licence revoked. The driver, a Mr Alexander McMillan, claims to of not seen the woman who was hospitalised following the collision. McMillan was initially fined £400 and given three penalty points by Glasgow's Justice of the Peace for the incident, but after councillors on the Licensing Committee realised he had two other driving offences they questioned him on whether he could be considered a "fit and proper person" to hold a private hire licence. McMillan's previous two offences were talking on the phone while driving and running a red light. According to a report in the Evening Times, McMillan not only failed to stop at the scene of the incident and call an ambulance, but also failed to report the collision to the police within the legally required timeframe of 24 hours. The decision to not renew his private hire licence was made by a committee based on all his offences which showed him to be a prolific "careless driver".

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Last-min Caribbean bliss from £548pp: 7nts Dom Rep w/ flights, all inclusive, transfers & bags

Pirates, if you're looking for a last-minute bargain summer holiday, then look no further than the Caribbean! While you'd expect long haul holidays to be pricey, First Choice is offering an additional £50 off the total package price of its beach getaways. That means you can get 7 nights all inclusive in the 4* Gran… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Uber recruits new UK boss from Amazon to replace Bertram

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Controversial ride-hailing app Uber have recruited a new boss to oversee its UK business just in time for the battle to win back its London operators licence.

Jamie Heywood joins Uber as the new regional general manager for northern and eastern Europe from Amazon later next month. The role was formally occupied by Jo Bertram and covers over 100,000 drivers in 12 different countries.

Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, regional general manager of Uber in Europe, the Middle East & Africa, said in a statement:

“Jamie's leadership will also be crucial as we implement major changes across Europe including more safety features, improvements for drivers, and a new approach to partnering with cities,"

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Group Spain getaway from £154pp: 7nts June apartment stay - incl. flights (Many UK departures)

Pirates, grab your mateys and head off on this bargain group holiday in sunny Spain from just £162 per person, based on 5 sharing! You'll stay in a gorgeous hotel with awesome pool vibes not far from the beach and near the lively town of Lloret de Mar. The holiday can be based on smaller… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Flights to beautiful Bali from £405rtn on 5* Garuda - incl. luggage & meals

It's time to pack your bags and head for beautiful Bali! Our Flights Finder is offering some superb fares on Garuda Indonesia - rated 5* by Skytrax. Checked luggage and inflight meals are included with these flights. We've seen availability at great prices in May and between September and February. As Bali is a superb… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Countdown begins for decision on Bank Junction safety scheme

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A report today reveals that casualties have reduced by 52% at Bank junction in the City of London as a result of an experimental safety scheme implemented last year. Casualties in the area surrounding the junction have also reduced by 33%.On 22 May 2017, the City of London Corporation, governing body of the Square Mile, launched a scheme limiting vehicle access to Bank junction to buses and cyclists only, Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, for a period of up to 18 months.Figures revealed today show that as well as meeting the safety objectives, bus passenger journey times through Bank have improved by up to five minutes. Monitoring data also showed a reduction in air pollution (NO2) levels at Bank junction and in the surrounding areas.The report notes that after receiving over 4,200 responses to a consultation, three-quarters of survey respondents said they supported the scheme. 45% said they supported the scheme as implemented and a further 29% said they supported scheme in general but would like to see some changes.Starting Monday 21 May, the performance of the experimental scheme, along with consultation outcomes and ongoing monitoring, will be considered across a number of City Corporation committees to decide whether it is to be made permanent:

Chris Hayward, Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Planning & Transportation Committee, said:“I have always said that our number one priority for the experimental scheme at Bank junction is to improve safety.“That is why I am delighted to see the scheme succeed in reducing collisions and improving air quality. A busy junction used by 18,000 pedestrians every hour at rush hour; it has been a pleasure to see members of the public truly begin to enjoy this iconic area.“Efforts to inform the public of the restrictions have been ongoing and extensive. The number of vehicles travelling through the junction between 7am and 7pm has reduced from 16,000 to just over 500 contravening vehicles a day. This equates to 97% compliance to the scheme.“We have been in listening mode throughout and with a noteworthy number of consultation responses, the wide-ranging needs of local road users and stakeholders will be considered along with the operational needs of the City.”The ‘Bank on Safety’ experimental scheme is part of ‘All Change at Bank’, an improvements programme which describes the City Corporation’s broader aspirations and long-term proposals for Bank junction.

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City centre stay in Edinburgh: Grand 2nts from £102pp - sleeps 3

It's time to grab some mates or the family and head to the Scottish capital for a mini staycation that oozes grandeur. The Blackfriars Lofts are in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, within walking distance of a bunch of the local tourist spots as well as local eateries and bars. Offer Details: Many travel… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Birmingham Cab driver attacked with burning substance at Taxi rank

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A Birmingham taxi driver has been spayed in the face with an unknown substance after ordering a group of 3 men and 1 woman to not queue jump at a taxi rank outside Birmingham's Moor Street Station at around 9:45 Saturday night.One of the men pulled out a small canister and sprayed it into the face of the driver causing a burning sensation. The gang then ran off leaving the driver to attend hospital to be treated. Luckily for the driver, his injuries were not considered to be serious.

This isn't the first incident of it's kind where a taxi driver has been attacked with a noxious substance. Last year TaxiPoint reported a similar incident that took place in Newcastle where a 24 year old man was sentenced to 4 years for spraying a burning substance into the face of 47 year old cab driver. If you are ever present at such an attack the NHS has put together a quick an easy guideline together to tackle the initial injuries; Report. Remove. Rinse. Report; report the incident immediately by calling the emergency services. Remove; remove any items of clothing that have or may have been contaminated.Rinse; rinse the effected areas with plenty of clean cold water. For a more in depth guide, you can download the NHS ADVICE AND SERVICES right here.

First Aid for burn attacks.

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Stunning St. Lucia in July: 7nts all inclusive from £981pp incl. flights, 4* hotel & transfers

The Caribbean is calling Pirates, and when you can go all inclusive in July then we suggest you answer that call. The island of St Lucia is as close to paradise as one can get and for a week in July you'll be staying at the 4* Bel Jou Hotel, an adults only hotel with… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

2 week group holiday to Corfu in June from £179.50pp - 14nts hotel, flights, luggage & transfers

Pirates, another bargain is upon us, this 2 week holiday in Corfu is under £180 per person, working out at just £13 per person per night. There are great prices if you would prefer to stay for a week instead or travel as a couple instead of a group. The holiday is adults only and… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

New York long weekend: 4nt break from £456pp - incl. Brooklyn hotel & flights

Pirates, treat yourselves to a long weekend in the City That Never Sleeps with this flight & hotel offer from Expedia. You'll be staying at the 3* Pointe Plaza Hotel in Brooklyn, situated a short cab ride from super cool Williamsburg - a true hipster haven! This deal departs on a Thursday and returns on… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Kefalonia dreamin': 7nt late season Greek getaway from £247pp incl. flights & aparthotel

Beat the post summer holiday blues with a sneaky late season getaway to the Greek island of Kefalonia. We have discovered a cheap and cheerful deal to the 3* Silo Apartments in October, located a short walk from the coast. If your a little strapped for cash at the moment, have no fear as there… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Plush cottage on the Isle of Wight: 5nts from £125pp w/ beach access - sleeps 4

If the idea of airport queues sends you into a cold sweat or the mere thought of loosing your passport makes you stress then why not opt for a staycation this year? We have discovered this plush holiday home on the coast of the Isle of Wight that is simply perfect for either a family… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

8nt Bali break from £487pp - incl. 4* hotel & Garuda flights

Pirates, give yourselves something to look forward to in 2018 by booking a bargain break to beautiful Bali! Using our Flights Finder we spotted some great deals to Bali with Garuda Indonesia, one of the best options for long haul travel. We matched these with 8 nights at the 4* Sense Sunset Seminyak. This deal… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

4* Croatian Riviera break from £249pp - incl. 7nts seaside resort & flights

Pirates, we love a short seaside break in Croatia! Our Holiday Finder is offering up some great rates at the 4* Park Plaza Verudela, located just 50 metres from the beach in the stunning Istrian Riviera. There are options to depart from 3 UK airports, with the best deals to be found in late-September when… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT