Two Taxi drivers from Grimsby become national icon's following England's first game victory

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Two taxi drivers from Grimsby captured the passion and relief of the nation this week after their celebration of England's winner against Tunisia went viral on social media. Die-hard England fans Steve Nottingham and Glen Jagger, who have not missed an England match in 22 years, were snapped embracing Harry Kane's winning header on Monday night, sporting a huge three lions tattoo on one of their backs. Super fan Steve Nottingham went to his first ever England game back in 1972 on a school trip to Wembley and hasn't missed a match since 1996, traveling around a total of 64 different countries.

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Steve told the Grimsby Telegraph that he has to manage all his taxi shifts around when and where England are playing and has to be on the ball when it comes to booking reasonably priced flights and accommodation. Steve has "jokingly" said that if England win the World Cup he will retire from going to the matches. We wait in hope.

June 22, 2018 at 06:42PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Gran Can July bargain: 7nts from £157pp incl. apartment, flights, bags & transfers

There's only one GC (well, apart from Gemma Collins, perhaps) and that's GRAN CANARIA! Check out this last-minute summer bargain: 7 nights in July from £157pp including lodging at the Rocamar Apartments, flights, 15kg checked bags and transfers. Holiday details: Travel duration: 7 nights (longer or shorter stays possible) Example date: 2nd July 2018 -… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Cruise from Barcelona to Majorca, Sicily, Rome, Savona & Marseille from £378pp - 7nts full board

Ahoy there pirates, sometimes there are too many places we want to visit and a good way to do that without breaking the bank can be to do a cruise. This cruise departs from Barcelona in Spain, visiting Majorca, Palermo in Sicily, Rome then Savona in Italy, onto Marseille in France before heading back to… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Late summer Cuba package from £679pp - incl. 7nts all inclusive resort, flights, bags & transfers

Pirates, you can round off the summer in style with the Caribbean bargains from our Package Finder pirates! Jet off to Cuba for a week of the all inclusive treatment at Sol Cayo Guillermo - a resort situated right on the beach! This deal departs at the end of August - the ideal way to… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Addison Lee employment appeal tribunal against workers’ rights entitlement heard

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An appeal from Addison Lee was heard yesterday in an Employment Appeal Tribunal against the ruling last September that Addison Lee’s drivers where to be classified as workers. In a landmark case last September, an employment tribunal ruled that a group of Addison Lee drivers were not self-employed, as the company had argued. It instead ruled that the drivers were workers who are entitled to essential workers’ rights, including to be paid the National Minimum Wage, receive holiday pay and not have their contracts terminated because they are members of a trade union.Addison Lee has appealed the ruling on 11 grounds, which are wide ranging and challenge most aspects of the employment tribunal's 25 September 2017 decision, including:· The tribunal was wrong to imply a separate agreement obliging drivers to work, in addition to the standard contracts which the drivers signed with Addison Lee;· The tribunal was inconsistent in finding that an obligation to work existed when the drivers' contracts stated there was no obligation to work;· The tribunal failed to establish that drivers worked predominantly for Addison Lee rather than for the customer; · The tribunal was wrong to say that time logged on was working time; and· The tribunal failed generally to provide adequate reasons for its conclusions that the drivers were workers rather than independent contractors.Steve Garelick, GMB Regional Officer said:“One would hope after the high level of employment tribunal victories centring around precarious, gig and bogus self-employment that companies, apps and investors would have learned by now. However, it seems they are all keen to spend money on lawyers to stave off the inevitable costs that would damage their business models and what looks like tremendous returns that in effect are funded by worker and taxpayer alike.“We have seen further examples of workers treated as expendable on transport applications, care homes, and warehouses, in what has been claimed as high employment.“Anyone in government can claim high employment when the truth is varnished over.“Following the landmark case against Uber where Tom Linden QC championed GMB Union’s view on worker rights, many cases have followed.”

June 22, 2018 at 03:51PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

The time of your Fife: Last-minute Scottish glamping - 3nt weekend from £98pp (6 sharing)

Try something different pirates with a weekend in the quaint coastal region of Fife in Scotland -- our pirates have spotted some last-minute summer dates for seriously cool safari glamping on the East Neuk coast. You can stay at Catchpenny Safari Lodges in June or July from as little as £585 per 3-night weekend stay… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Thessalonik-easy peasy: 7nts in July from £292 including hotel & flights

Pirates, pack your bags for Thessaloniki with 7 nights in July from £292pp including the 3* Kinissi Palace & flights. This lively city has lots of history, culture and bustling bars to enjoy, so sip a drink, guzzle some great food and enjoy the warm Greek weather. Holiday details: Travel duration: 7 nights (longer or… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Summer in Cyprus: Group getaway from £216pp - 7nts hotel, flights, luggage & transfers

Ahoy, grab your pirate squad and get booking this awesome getaway in Cyprus if you are still looking for that perfect summer holiday. The holiday departs in July and you will be staying in a great rated hotel for a week that is that good it has been awarded a Traveller's Choice Award. Holiday details… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Mosey on down to Montenegro: 4nts from £208pp incl. 4* hotel, breakfast & flights

Pirates, try out beautiful Montenegro with 4 nights from £208pp including the 4* Montenegro Beach hotel, breakfast & flights. You're looking at around £500 - £800 for four days in this place in peak season, so it's a great saving to go when there'll be less tourists around. Holiday details: Travel duration: 7 nights (longer… jcrdawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Ex-counsellors cab licence suspended over online bullying

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An ex-councillors taxi licence has been suspended after he set up a Facebook group and posted derogatory and offensive comments aimed at council officials John Gerrard, the former Labour representative for the Mersey ward in Runcorn had his taxi licence suspended for a week, with an initial suspension of three months set aside by a Warrington combined court.Mr Gerrard set up the Facebook group called "Where's Nick," in reference to Nick Wheeler, a local taxi enforcement officer. It was on this Facebook page that Mr Wheeler, and his colleague, senior traffic council officer Stephen Rimmer, were the victims of abuse and derogatory comments.Mr Gerard had claimed that Mr Wheelers nickname was "Dick" and that he meant to refer to Mr Rimmer as a twit rather than a twat, claiming predictive text was to blame for altering the spelling on another post. These claims were dismissed by Judge KnightJudge Knight summed up by stating that Mr Wheelers ability to perform his duty has been undermined by Mr Gerrard's social media posts through misinformation, as well as other individuals unleashing vitriol due to getting the wrong end of the stick.Judge Knight stated that she would give Mr Gerard the benefit of the doubt given that he believed the site was a closed group.Mr Gerard received a week long suspension, this falls on the back of two other drivers being suspended for a month for a similar offence.

June 22, 2018 at 11:14AM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Secluded 5* Croatia beach holiday 5nts from £390pp - incl. half board, TUI hotel & flights

Ahoy mateys! Tucepi is a little lesser know, more secluded part of Croatia, about one hour's drive from Split on the Makarska Riviera and we've laid eyes on the gorgeous 5* TUI Blue Jadran. This impressive resort offers no less than 3 pools (one of which infinity) and 3 restaurants along with an expansive spa.… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

5* Morocco getaway from £364pp - incl. 5nts Pullman spa hotel, breakfast & flights

Get yourselves the pampering you pirates really deserve with this fantastic trip to the 5* Pullman Marrakech. Impressive facilities include a full-service spa, fitness centre, heated family pool, separate 'Zoo' pool for adults as well as golf course access if you'd like to hit the links. Flights are included. The cheapest departures are in September,… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Ten out of Tenerife: 7nts from £488pp - incl. iconic 5* Iberostar hotel & flights

Arrr! Pirates, we're really liking the looks of the prestigious 5* Iberostar Grand Hotel Mencey in popular Santa Cruz in Tenerife an urban hotel in a colonial-style building with an outdoor pool and wellness centre situated in a quiet location. What's more, the ferry port with regular crossings to the other islands is only… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Relaxing Halkidiki autumn escape 7nts from £282pp - incl. flights, hotel & breakfast

Ahoy mateys! Escape to Halkidiki this autumn for a relaxing beach break. You'll be staying at Anna Maria Paradise, which is surrounded by a lush palm-tree garden just a short walk from popular Pefkohori Beach, and we found great rates in September! Holiday details Travel duration: 7 nights (longer or shorter stays possible) Example date:… Cee POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Non-stop New York: Direct flights to The Big Apple from £252rtn with Virgin Atlantic

We're always happy to see cheap fares on direct flights to New York City, especially when they're with a high class airline like Virgin Atlantic. We're seeing availability on flights from September to December - including some dates over Christmas! Flight Details Direct flights: London/Manchester to New York City (JFK/EWR) Example date: 13 - 19… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Last minute: 7nts Half Board in the Costa Dorada from £349pp - incl. 4* hotel, flights & transfers

If you're still looking for a July getaway, TUI have all sorts of offers pirates! We're eyeing up a week in the Costa Dorada, staying at the 4* Hotel Golden Port Salou & Spa. To ensure maximum relaxation we've lined up half board meals - or you can go full board for £368pp (see below).… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Singapore-to-London 44nt cruise from £3395pp - incl. flight: Maiden voyage on brand new ship

Be one of the first to hit the high seas on Cruise & Maritime Voyages brand new ship -- the Vasco de Gama -- on an epic 44-night, round-the-world cruise from Singapore to the UK. Prices for this 2019 cruise start from just £3395 per person, based on 2 sharing, and as well as 44… Niamh_UK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Summer flights to Majorca from £36 return

Pirates, sunny Majorca awaits and you could be heading there this summer on bargain flights from under £40 return. There are many departures from Newcastle and also great rates from Bristol, Liverpool and more for a bit extra. Use our flights finder for all options and hotel finder to find accommodation. Flight details Direct flights… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Lovin' LA: 6nt Cali getaway with your mates from £477 incl. flights & 4* hotel (2 - 4 share)

Pirates, time to treat yourself to a trip to the west coast of the US of A. Jet off to LA with a group of mates for a 6 night break in the 'City of Angels'. Waltz down Hollywood Boulavard, visit the world famous Hollywood sign and go roller blading along the beach - whatever… GemUK POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Private Hire driver has licence revoked for licking the face of female passenger

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A private hire driver from Birmingham has had his licence revoked after reports were made to West Midlands Police of a sexual assault on a female passenger. The unnamed driver has been accused of grabbing the woman by her scarf in an attempt to "stick his tongue down her throat". The female passenger managed to pull back but the driver dragged her closer and tried to kiss her again but was unable to, so instead he licked her face. Following the reports, licensing officials tracked down the driver at his home and informed him that his licence was being revoked. According to a report in the Birmingham Mail, the driver has since appealed to magistrates against the revocation.

June 21, 2018 at 04:52PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT