Stonehenge.

A taxi driver who suffered fatal head injuries when he was hit by a car near Stonehenge had been showing two US tourists where best to take photographs of the monument, an inquest has heard.

Patrick Sturtivant, 37, from New Tredegar, near Caerphilly, stopped at a byway on the A303 to let his passengers take pictures on 29 August.

They all crossed the road, but when they returned he was hit by a car.

The inquest in Salisbury was told he died from a traumatic brain injury. 

The driver of the car - a Mercedes - and the tourists were not injured.

Mr Sturtivant was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital but died the next day in the intensive care unit.
The inquest was adjourned. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-29128816
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A uniform colour for Cheltenham’s taxis is now a step closer.

The authority has already set its heart on bringing in a single colour for all hackney carriages to make them easier for people to recognise and to improve the town’s appearance.

No firm decision has been made on the colour but the borough council has expressed a preference for dark green.
White and silver have also been considered.

The final decision will be influenced by the responses taxi drivers give during a period of consultation which will last until the start of October with cabbies also being asked when they think the policy should be brought in.


Read more: http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/London-New-York-Cheltenham-Taxi-drivers-asked/story-22898262-detail/story.html#ixzz3CqqCxl7y
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NORTHALLERTON

The family of a devoted taxi driver and Boro fan who died in a collision have paid a loving tribute to him.

Peter Maltby was found dead at the scene on the crash just off the A19 at the A172, Ingleby Cross on Sunday.

The 59-year-old dad-of-two has been reported missing from his Northallerton home the day before after last been seen at around 9.30pm in his Ford taxi on the A19 at the Tontine.

“An avid football fan, Peter was known to spend his Saturday afternoons watching his beloved team Middlesbrough with his daughter Kirsty and their friends they called ‘the Freakshow’,” read the family statement.

“Coming from a large family, Peter thoroughly enjoyed spending his free time with wife Maureen and their two children Kirsty and Matthew. He was a very caring loving person and would do anything for anyone at anytime.

“Taken far too soon from his family he will be sorely missed and has left a huge gap in a lot of people’s lives.

“The family would like to thank everyone who searched for Peter and who have left messages on social media sites and other media outlets. We are overwhelmed with the support being shown for this great man.”

Officers are continuing the investigation into Peter’s death and are appealing to anyone who saw his silver Ford C-Max taxi on the A172 or leaving the road.

http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/family-pay-tribute-taxi-driver-7745117
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READING

A TAXI driver was cut free from his cab and rushed to hospital after a side-on smash near Caversham Bridge last night.

The man, believed to be in his fifties, was rushed to Royal Berkshire Hospital after the Chrysler he was driving and a Vauxhall Corsa collided at 10.30pm yesterday.

Firefighters from Caversham and Dee Road stations were called to the scene and used hydraulic cutting equipment to remove the roof of the taxi and free the driver, who was complaining of neck pain.
The road was closed until 11.30pm while emergency services recovered the vehicles.


http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/reading/articles/2014/09/09/103498-taxi-driver-hospitalised-after-twocar-smash-caversham/