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  • Wicked soars into its fifth year September 3, 2010
    The witches of Wicked will defy gravity to soar into their fifth year in the West End; the Laurence Olivier Award-winning musical extends its booking period today to 29 October 2011. […]
  • Donmar debuts Spelling Bee in 2011 September 3, 2010
    The Tony Award-winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will receive its UK premiere at the Donmar Warehouse next spring as part of a season that also includes the first major London revival of Harold Pinter’s Moonlight and Schiller’s Luise Miller. […]
  • Sophie Thompson September 3, 2010
    As Sophie Thompson prepares to return to the London stage, she chats to Matthew Amer not about her famous family, but about being voted a bitch, Fruit Pastilles and unemployment. […]
  • Clybourne Park September 3, 2010
    Following his dissection of middle class guilt in The Pain And The Itch, American playwright Bruce Norris turns his biting wit onto the subject of prejudice across a period of 50 years. […]
  • Autumn Access London Theatre brochure out now September 3, 2010
    The new Access London Theatre brochure is now available and contains details of over 120 assisted performances taking place across London’s Theatreland this autumn. […]

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  • John Bishop: The Sunshine Tour September 2, 2010
    Don't miss acclaimed comedian John Bishop perform his new show The Sunshine Tour at Wembley Arena this December. 14 Dec Book online: http://www.seetickets.com/visitlondon/event.asp?ventown=london&artist=JOHN+BISHOP&filler1=visitlon&WT.mc_id=rss_002 […]
  • Bourgeois and Maurice: Can't Dance August 31, 2010
    See flamboyant neo-cabaret duo Bourgeois and Maurice perform their hilarious new show Can't Dance at Sadler's Wells. 7-23 Dec […]
  • Tim Minchin August 31, 2010
    See musical comedy genius Tim Minchin perform his new show live at The O2 accompanied by a 55-piece orchestra. 14 Dec Book online: http://www.seetickets.com/visitlondon/event.asp?ventown=london&artist=TIM+MINCHIN&filler1=visitlon&WT.mc_id=rss_002 […]
  • Richard Herring: Christ on a Bike - The Second Coming August 27, 2010
    Don't miss Richard Herring's critically acclaimed new show Christ on a Bike – The Second Coming in London. 19 Dec-22 Jan Book online: http://www.seetickets.com/visitlondon/event.asp?ventown=london&artist=RICHARD+HERRING&filler1=visitlon&WT.mc_id=rss_002 […]
  • Greenwich Comedy Festival 2010 August 27, 2010
    London's biggest-ever comedy festival, Greenwich Comedy Festival, is back at the Old Royal Naval College. Book now! 6-12 Sep Book online: http://www.seetickets.com/visitlondon/event.asp?ventown=london&artist=GREENWICH+COMEDY+FESTIVAL&filler1=visitlon&WT.mc_id=rss_002 […]

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Ascott Cab Co. appointed as LTI service dealer

London’s black cab drivers can now benefit from an additional service and repair facility thanks to the opening of a new LTI Vehicles Service Dealer.

Ascott Cab Co., based in London SE8, provides the capital’s licensed black taxis cab trade with routine servicing, unscheduled repairs and now LTI warranty work for the world famous [...]

Foundation for the appraisal of the public demeanour

The “Foundation for the appraisal of the public demeanour” is based upon observations taken over a 14 year period working as a licensed London taxi driver. As a group we are in a unique position to gauge the mood of London and its inhabitants. Taxi drivers pick up an eclectic mix of people and [...]

Fare Increase

London’s black-taxi fares will increase 3.4% starting April 4th to help London licensed black taxi drivers meet higher costs. The average fare for a taxi trip on a weekday during working hours will rise 33 pence to £10.16. The change was prompted by a 3.7% increase in operating costs this year, with diesel fuel [...]

KPM Taxis Plc

I just received an urgent text from KPM Taxis (UK) Plc telling me that they are still trading normally. Apparently,there is a malicious rumour going around that they have ceased trading. Lets hope that all is OK with KPM, as the taxi trade needs them to compete with Mann and Overton. Otherwise buying and [...]

New TX4′s

The problem with TX4′s catching fire has been hopefully diagnosed and rectified (don’t hold your breath). Yesterday I noticed an unbelievable add by Mann and Overton offering £5000.00 discount on all new TX4′s. Business must really be bad for M & O to offer such huge discounts. It makes you wonder why they were selling [...]

TX4′s

Its absolutely unbelievable that 8 of LTI’s fleet of TX4′s have caught fire. Actually, from a well informed source I understand the number to be nearer 22 cabs catching fire. This is outrageous. Paying £34K for a vehicle that could catch fire doesn’t exactly breed confidence in taxi drivers or the general public. I predict that LTI will [...]

Strange Sightings

The new breed of Mercedes Benz taxis are now on the road. Thankfully, there only a handfull visible. It is almost shocking to encounter one of these newly passed PCO vehicles. My first instinct is to run them off the road thinking they are scabs. Then reality kicks in and I realise that they [...]

Bicycles

I worked on Tuesday and I must say that I was amazed by the sheer number of people now riding bicycles. I just couldn’t believe it. It ran into hundreds. I guess its a great way to beat the congestion charge and the high price of fuel. Plus, it keeps you pretty fit too! [...]

State of Play

Although I’m only working 2-3 days a week I can’t help noticing how busy it is out on the streets. With all the “doom and gloom” being publicised each and every day it comes as quite a relief that the punters are still willing to hire our black cabs and still offer up tips. [...]

Santa Claus

Santa Claus is alive and well and living in Lapland. I should know I picked him up today. A nicer person it would be difficult to find. He and his wife were in London for the Easter weekend to buy presents for their grandchildren. So good to know Santa has a regular family like the [...]