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

Try somewhere new: Return flights to Zambia from £331 incl. checked bags & meals

Now here's something a little different for you Pirates. Boasting some fantastic safari opportunities as well as acting as a gateway to the stunning Victoria Falls, Zambia is a rather under rated African country. Discover it for yourself this winter with these incredibly cheap flights to Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, flying from a number… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Head off to Gran Canaria this summer from £201pp - incl. 7nts resort & flights

It's tough to resist the allure of Gran Canaria when we see the offers available in our Holiday Finder! We're eyeing up the beautiful Cala Blanca hotel, situated close to Taurito Beach. Flights are included from a selection of UK airports. June is the cheapest time to fly, but July departures are also available from… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Cruise over to Calais: Day trip to France plus 6 free bottles of wine from £35

Pirates, we're all fans of a freebie or two, but how about 6? Our friends at P&O Ferries are offering a day trip over to Calais this May/June where you can take a car and up to 9 people from just £35! As an added sweetener, they're also throwing in 6 free bottles of wine… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

June in the Dom Rep: 7nts all inclusive from £493pp - incl. resort, flights, bags & transfers

Ahoy! Check out this awesome all inclusive holiday in Dominican Republic we have found using our package holiday finder. You will stay for 7 nights in a gorgeous beachfront location with flights from Bristol, you can also fly from London and Birmingham at awesome prices. The holiday is with TUI so not only includes accommodation… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

All inclusive early bird deal: 7nt Egypt escape from £313pp - incl. flights & lush marina hotel

We've spotted a decent little early bird Egypt holiday for January 2019, that'll have you spending the worst winter month in sunnier climates. You can get a 7-night, all inclusive holiday on the Red Sea from as little as £313 per person, based on 2 sharing; that includes return flights and accommodation in a lush… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

How to strap a wheelchair into the new TX eCity

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2019 spring break to Malta: 7nts from £161pp incl. flights & 4* hotel w/ cave bar & rooftop pool

Another day another early bird bargain for you Pirates! Book your early 2019 break now and make some great savings, like with this4* escape to Malta. Stay in the Pergola Hotel & Spa for 7 nights in the spring for less than £170pp! The hotel boasts a number of great features like a cave bar… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Luxe Menorca getaway from £399pp - 6nts 5* Melia hotel, breakfast & flights

Ahoy there pirates, fancy heading to the Spanish Balearic Islands for some luxury this Spring? Check out this holiday in Menorca staying in a luxe 5* hotel with breakfast included each morning of your stay. You can choose the duration of your stay and you can secure this holiday today with just £57.48 each deposit.… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Chic beachfront Cornish spa hotel stay from £54.50pppn

Head out to the English coast this spring/ summer and breathe in the fresh sea air. Grab a romantic night or two at the 4* Fistral Beach Hotel & Spa, an adults only accommodation right next to the beach in Newquay. So whether you're a surfer or a sun bather, this is the ideal place… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Set sail on the Med: 9nt MSC cruise w/ full board from £469pp (Balcony cabins from £669pp)

Cruise fans will love this offer for a 9-night Mediterranean cruise from the UK this Autumn. It works out at under £55 per person, per night, based on 2 sharing for this Autumn sailing on MSC Magnifica -- which includes full board along the way. This ship is specially fitted out for UK travellers with… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Guildford taxi driver has licence revoked by council after protest

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A taxi driver from Guildford has had his licence revoked for taking part in a protest over lower taxi fares.

David Williams-Wynn, 79, had been a taxi driver for 44 years and helped transport locals away from the carnage of the Guildford IRA pub bombings in 1974. Mr Williams-Wynn is also chairman of the Guildford Hackney Association and thought to be in the town’s longest serving taxi driver.

The driver and many more of his colleagues attended an organised go-slow protest on 27th March 2018 to highlight the problems as a result of the new lower fares imposed.

Drivers say the 16% cut in their meter rates has left some of them having to clock up 80 hours a week just to get by. Drivers remain concerned that their fare rates are nowhere near on par with any other nearby boroughs. Cabbies now claim that the reduced fares could cost them up to £7,000 a year in earnings. The council had previously attempted to lower fares back in 2015, but following a threat of legal action by taxi drivers and problems with the way fares were calculated, the proposal was abandoned.

After the protest Mr Williams-Wynn received a letter from Guildford Borough Council telling him that his licence had been revoked due to his “traffic offences”.

In the letter it stated that the drivers car obstructed the road “on a number of occasions” whilst taking part in the go slow protest with many other taxi drivers. It also said that the 79-year-old was guilty of parking on double yellow lines outside the YMCA.

These offences where seen to be enough for the council to ask for the drivers badge to be returned within 21 days.

A spokesperson for the council said: "The council is aware that a number of taxi drivers took part in a protest with their vehicles on Tuesday March 27 in Guildford town centre."Whilst we acknowledged their right to peacefully protest, we investigated to determine whether any offences were committed, and liaised with Surrey Police where necessary."As part of the investigation the council considered if conduct of this nature, including preventing other road users from using the highways, was compatible with the relevant 'fit and proper' legal requirements.

"The outcome of the investigation was that disciplinary action was taken against drivers who fell short of the council's high standards for professional licensed taxi drivers who transport members of the public.

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