Archive for August, 2008


Police Warn Taxi Drivers of Attack Danger

Two people have been arrested over an attack on a taxi driver who was sprayed in the eyes and blinded temporarily. The attack happened in Milton Keynes on Sunday and the pair have been released on bail pending further inquiries. Three men met the taxi in Gloucester Road, Wolverton, and attacked the driver, a police [...]

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Family Beach Vacation Ideas

Beaches extend throughout the entire world. Choosing a place for your family vacation may seem daunting at first. The beaches available differ extremely from one side of the country to the next. For example you have beaches in Juneau, Alaska that are primarily made of rock. If you visit anywhere in Florida you’re going to [...]

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Beach Vacation: Cap Juluca in Anguilla

Cap Juluca a tranquil exclusive Caribbean resort beckons you with its 179 acres of pristine white sand beaches, swaying palm trees and breathtaking water that is so clear you can see the bottom. The resort is located on the southwest coast of the British Virgin Islands. The resort which features exotic arches, domes, parapets and [...]

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The Perfect Family Beach Vacation Destination

Cloister at Sea Island, a perfect family beach vacation destination, is a secluded five- mile coastal beach vacation spot in Georgia. Late spring, summer, and early fall are the best times to visit Cloister at Sea Island. To arrive at the Cloister you can drive by car or fly into McKinnon Airport on St. Simons [...]

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A Recession is Imminent, Cheltenham be Warned

BRITAIN’S economy will enter a recession within the coming year, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) predicted. David Kern, the BCC’s economic adviser, said: “Our quarterly economic forecast highlights a significant worsening in UK economic prospects. The main drivers of the UK slowdown will be a “very sharp” deceleration in consumer spending growth as households [...]

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Careless driving penalties welcomed by AA Insurance

Britain’s leading car insurance broker, AA Insurance, has welcomed today’s Ministry of Justice initiative to clamp down on careless driving. The ‘Don’t drive distracted’ announcement from Justice Secretary Jack Straw highlights a range of new careless driving laws that come into effect on Monday 18 August. The new laws are designed to allow courts to [...]

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Women Attacked In Gloucester – Escaped by Taxi

A 20-year-old woman was hospitalised after being attacked by a female gang yesterday. Police are appealing for witnesses following the, which took place in Victoria Street, Gloucester, at around 2am. A police spokeswoman said the victim, from Gloucester, was walking home from a friend’s house when she was attacked. “A large group of mostly black [...]

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Hybrid Cars in the UK

Hybrid Cars For the last few years, fuel prices have been steadily, but surely rising and rising. Petrol is very expensive relative to a few years ago and cutting petrol use has become a necessity for many. On top of this, growing awareness of climate change and the huge amounts of harmful emissions released when [...]

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Gloucestershire Man fined over Taxi Hoax 999 Call

A Gloucestershire man has been arrested after dialling 999 to complain about being overcharged by a taxi driver. The 23-year-old then made a second call claiming he would set himself on fire and police cars, an ambulance and fire crew went to his Mickleton home. The man has been fined £80 for wasting police time [...]

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Crime falls in Cheltenham Town Centre

VIOLENT crime has fallen in Cheltenham town centre – and police are chalking the results up to their partnership with the Nightsafe group. Nightsafe is a partnership of bar, club and takeaway owners, taxi drivers and other night-time workers, the police and Cheltenham Borough Council, which aims to reduce crime and disorder in the town. [...]

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