Fancy Florida? 7nt Hilton group stay near Universal Studios from £519pp incl. flights (2-4 share)

Pirates, get those bags packed because we've found this great group deal to Orlando for June that'll have you jumping for joy, no matter what your age. Staying 7 nights at the Doubletree Hilton, right next to the entrance to Universal Studios, this offer includes return flights from either London or Manchester in June. Great… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Go glamping in Mexico: 7nts B&B from £485pp incl. flights & jungle bungalow stay w/ cave pool

Try something a little out of the box this June Pirates with this week long jungle glamping experience in Mexico. Warm hospitality awaits you at the 3* Akumal Natura and allows you to get back to nature inside traditional bungalows tucked away under the jungle canopy and swim in the natural cave pool that's on… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Changes made to DiDi after carpooling passenger murder

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China’s biggest ride-hailing app, Didi Chuxing, have been forced to make changes to its carpooling service Hitch, after investigating the murder of a passenger allegedly killed by their driver. The victim, a 21-year-old air stewardess, was killed on 5th May as she used Didi’s Hitch Service. Chinese media firm The Global Times states that police reports suggest the passenger was murdered by her driver using a weapon.

DiDi swiftly suspended the service and have re-launched with several new safety features in a bid to regain trust in the service.

In a statement made by DiDi the following safety features have been introduced onto Hitch:

All personalised tags and ratings features that are part of the Hitch service will be taken down.

Personal information and profile pictures of passengers and car-owners will be visible only to the individual himself or herself. All publicly-displayed profile pictures will be replaced with a system-generated default image.

Driver facial recognition will be made compulsory for every Hitch trip to minimize the risk of unapproved account use.

The Hitch service will be suspended between 2200H and 0600H every night as we evaluate passenger-driver safety guarantees for night-time trips. Passengers and car-owners who are on trips that begin earlier than 2200H and are expected to end after 2200H will receive special safety reminders before they set out.

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Eurostar flash sale from £29 each way: Train to Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam - 45,000 seats

Mateys! Eurostar has launched a flash sale on seats to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam between June and November, with tickets starting from just £29 each way. Trains are direct from London St. Pancras International station, and with prices this good, the hardest decision you'll have to make is croissants, waffles or brownies! However, you'll need… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Direct flights to Singapore from £378rtn on British Airways - incl. luggage & meals

Pirates, our Flights Finder just keeps treating us to even more long haul bargains! Today it's the turn of Singapore, a fascinating city state in its own right and a great gateway to Southeast Asia. Flights are direct with British Airways, so you'll be there in double quick time! We've seen availability between October and… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Feel funky in Ferty: 4nt summer mini break in the Canaries from £199pp incl. flights & aparthotel

Turn your heads towards the Canaries this June Pirates for 4 nights of (pretty much) guaranteed sunshine. The 3* Bristol Sunset Beach hotel oozes style from it's rooftop terrace to it's cosy apartments. For 4 nights you will be able to soak up the sun in 20+ degree temperatures, either by the pool or at… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Bargain 2 week group getaway in Rhodes from £171pp - 14nts hotel, flights, luggage & transfers

Ahoy pirates, these Greek bargains just seem to keep on coming, this holiday in Rhodes will cost under £175 each for 2 weeks in the sun! The holiday is based on a squad of 4, be quick though pirates as there is limited availability. Holiday details Travel duration: 14 nights Example date: 30th May -… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Super cheap flight alert: Return flights to Newfoundland, Canada from £172

Ahoy Pirates, fancy a jaunt across the pond to Canada later this year? Well, with these super cheap flights it's now easier and cheaper then ever! Departing from London you'll be flying with West Jet into St Johns, Newfoundland, which is a great place to fly to a number of Canadian destinations. So what are… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Remarkable Rimini: 4nts in Italy from £154pp incl. hotel, breakfast & flights

Pirates, enjoy 4 nights in Rimini, Italy from a bargainous £154pp including the 3* Stella d´Italia Hotel, breakfast & flights. Rimini is a lovely area of Italy, with the added bonus of being a short drive away from the tiny micronation of San Marino, so it's ripe for a day trip with country-ticking-off bragging rights.… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Break the norm in Benidorm: 7nts off-season from £152pp incl. apartment & flights

Pirates, pick up an off-season bargain in Brit-fave Benidorm from £152pp including the Halley Apartments & flights. Traveling outside of the hottest tourist periods skips the crowds, offers some knock-down rates and a decent alternative to the British winter. Holiday details: Travel duration: 7 nights (longer or shorter stays possible) Example date: 12th 19th… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Last minute 4* Costa Rica break from £432pp - incl. 7nts 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

Uber apply the panic button!

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The much maligned minicab app Uber are launching several new ‘safety’ features including a panic button and options to be tracked by several family members.

The firms Chief Legal Officer, Tony West, announced that Uber will show their commitment to safety, after coming under severe global scrutiny, by launching several new initiatives in America. If successful the features are expected to pushed out worldwide.Mr West said: "We're rolling out a new emergency button in the app that can automatically communicate the car's location to a 911 centre."We've added a feature that allows riders to share live trip information with up to five trusted contacts, so there are multiple sets of eyes on each ride."Many sceptics of the controversial firm are suggesting Uber are simply reinventing the wheel as most mobiles are already capable of contacting the emergency services simply by dialling 999 even when a phone is locked and has no calling credit.

There are also questions surrounding how these features will help heavily intoxicated users.

Only last week London Uber driver Muhammad Khurram Durrani was found guilty of one count of rape. Mr Durrani received a twelve year sentence for raping a heavily intoxicated girl in the back of his vehicle.

Tony West went on to add “Dara (Khosrowshahi) recently said that sexual predators often look for a dark corner. Our message to the world is that we need to turn the lights on. It starts with improving our product and policies, but it requires so much more, and we’re in it for the long haul. Together, we can make meaningful progress towards ending sexual violence. Our commitment to you is that when we say we stand for safety, we mean it.”

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Lanzarote family holiday 7nts from £374pp - incl. 4* hotel, breakfast & flights

Ahoy mateys! We've spotted this great value for money family holiday to scorching Lanzarote placing you in popular Puerto del Carmen. You'll be staying at the top-rated 4* Aqua Suites offering stylish accommodation just a short walk from the beach. We found some cheap dates in June so go, go, go! Holiday details Travel duration:… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

USA flights from £96 one-way from Belfast, Edinburgh & more (Fly return from £165)

Pirates, we've just spotted some super cheap last-minute fares to the States flying from the UK and Ireland on Norwegian. Fly to Providence Airport in Rhode Island (which is actually just an hour from Boston) from as little as £96 one-way or £165 return. These bargain fares are strictly limited and we expect them to… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Alton Towers Holidays from just £56.50pp - incl. hotel, breakfast, Theme Park entry, Golf & more

Ahoy mateys! The popular Alton Towers Resort Short Breaks are back with another excellent offer, this time offering an exclusive 20% off Midweek Short Breaks giving you an overnight stay in their fabulously themed Resort Accommodation with breakfast included, 1 day Theme Park tickets, a 9-hole round of Extraordinary Golf, FREE parking and more. All… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

All inclusive Turkey holiday in June from £272pp - 7nts 4* hotel & flights

Pirates, are you looking to head off on your next holiday soon, then why not think about a holiday in gorgeous Turkey! This Turkey getaway departs in June and you will stay on an all inclusive board basis meaning you will receive all meals, drinks and snacks included in your price. Holiday details Travel duration:… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

My, My Marrakech: 4nts relaxing break from £285pp - incl. flights, top-rated 4* hotel & breakfast

Ahoy mateys! We've spotted this nice little getaway to vibrant Marrakech, placing you at the top-rated Al Mendili Kasbah, about 15 km from the bustling centre. Here you can relax by the pool surrounded by lush gardens, when not exploring the souks and tasting the local cuisine. We found good prices throughout the season! Holiday… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

ABD: “No Benefit From Speed Awareness Courses”

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The Department for Transport have, after a long delay, published the Ipsos-MORI report that they commissioned into the effectiveness of speed awareness courses.

This is the key statement in the Executive Summary: "this study did not find that participation in NSAC [National Speed Awareness Course] had a statistically significant effect on the number or severity of injury collisions". In other words, as the Alliance of British Drivers has repeatedly said, this unethical and legally dubious diversion of drivers to speed awareness courses is primarily about generating money, not about road safety because there is no evidence of any real benefit. Indeed drivers who have attended such courses might be interested in another statement in the report: "the NSAC was not designed to reduce the incidence of collisions". So what exactly is the objective one might ask as it appears not to be focussed on improving road safety?Was the study too small to produce statistically significant results? Not exactly because the records of 2.2 million drivers, of whom 1.4 million had accepted a course offer, were studied over a period of 4 years. This data was linked to subsequent speed reoffending and involvement in collisions to produce the report's conclusions. That's a large sample. The only impact they found was that there was a reduction in reoffending after involvement in an NSAC, but that is surely hardly surprising because drivers might simply take more care about speeding after being caught for one offence because you cannot be offered a second NSAC within 3 years.The report argues that an even bigger study might prove there is some benefit but the proponents of such courses are surely clutching at straws if they think that expense is worthwhile.Regardless we suggest speed awareness courses should cease to be a money making industry for ex-police and road safety officers and should only be offered to people who are actually convicted of speeding offences. Otherwise they are just a way to bribe the police to look the other way when an offence is committed (a waiver of prosecution as they call it).

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Scenic Madeira autumn escape 4nts from £349pp - incl. 4* hotel, flights & breakfast

Ahoy mateys! We've spotted this awesome getaway to the 'Pearl of the Atlantic', namely the island of Madeira where you can swim in the totally Instagrammable lava rock pools in Porto Moniz. You'll be staying at 4* Aqua Natura in Porto Moniz, overlooking the gorgeous natural phenomenon only a few steps away! Holiday details Travel… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

London cabbie saves the day for Damon Albarn

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Damon Albarn had a bit of a lucky escape after leaving his laptop in the back of a London taxi.

Blur and Gorillaz frontman Albarn, whose last release was the 2017 Gorillaz album Humanz, had the master copy of the new Gorillaz album stored on his laptop.

Albarn jumped into a Black cab after leaving the Groucho Club in Dean Street, London, however upon leaving the taxi, he left the laptop on the back seat of the cab.

Losing the laptop could have cost the group a substantial amount of money, running into millions of pounds.

Thankfully the laptop, with the new album scheduled for release next month on it, was returned to its rightful owner by the honest taxi driver.

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