Archive for September, 2008


Taxi Drivers Licences Refused at Court Appeal

Criminal convictions lead to licence withdrawals… This would never happen in Cheltenham (-: … see this post! A court has upheld a council decision to refuse two men taxi driver licences because of their criminal convictions. Sakhi Daler, 58, of Highfield Road, held a licence from Luton Borough Council for 26 years, but has been [...]

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Beach Vacation: Taveuni Palms, Fiji

Who hasn’t dreamed of traveling to Fiji for a great beach vacation with the sun, surf, and of course the water activities. Fiji is one of the most popular places to take a scuba diving or snorkeling trip. So now that you have decided Fiji is the perfect place for your vacation, where are you [...]

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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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Top Beach Vacation Spots

With so many choices for beach vacations it is difficult to choose just where we want to go. Most of us dream about lying on a beach, getting a suntan, and relaxing. The season doesn’t really matter when you decide to take a beach vacation because you have some many spots to choose from all [...]

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Bad News For The Public and Cheltenham Taxi Service

A MAN with 17 convictions, including burglary, threatening behaviour and the possession of drugs has been given the green light to become a taxi driver. Jayantilal Patel’s application for a Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence was granted for one year by Cheltenham borough licensing committee. The decision sparked anger among taxi drivers. Speaking after the meeting, [...]

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Queen’s Flight or Taxi Service for David Miliband

David Miliband faces questions over his use of £2,000-an-hour RAF jets after it was revealed he has travelled on the Queen’s Flight – military aircraft usually reserved for the Royal Family’s use – at least 16 times in the past year. Cabinet Office rules say Ministers should use the planes only when no scheduled service [...]

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