Naheed Ejaz, 61, used a "conspiracy of silence" to protect 41-year-old Diwan Khan, a chauffeur in her family taxi business, while police were at her door.

While new fares have boosted the cost of starting a journey and added surcharges for luggage, the Manx Taxi Federation warns that drivers are still losing money.

Annette’s Cars, known throughout the community for its iconic ‘878787’ phone number, will pick up its last passengers on Sunday, May 10.

Under the new proposals, the age limit for eight-seater vehicles and WAVs would be extended from 10 to 15 years, while age limits for electric and hydrogen vehicles could be scrapped.

The violence has escalated to terrifying levels, including a recent incident in Tunstall where armed police were called after a pellet gun was fired at a taxi in a supermarket car park.

Gemma Phoenix, 44, admitted to abusing her position at Hull Cars Ltd in a betrayal that left the company's owner "devastated" and forced him to sell his life's work.

A small North Yorkshire restaurant has become the centre of a national debate after top media figures and a local MP lined up to attack a council’s decision to ban free lifts for diners.

The Liberal Democrat and Independent coalition must choose whether to keep the current six separate taxi zones or create one massive countywide licensing area, following government advice.