Trips and falls at Edinburgh city centre construction site
Unsuspecting pedestrians on the streets of Edinburgh have had a spot of misfortune recently after injuring themselves tripping or falling on the construction works for the city’s new tram network.  According to an update from the body overseeing the tram construction, Transport in Edinburgh (TIE), £5,500 was paid out in the last year to people who tripped, fell or where somehow… read more

Police target festival goers and holidaymakers with increased patrols
Polices forces in the UK have launched a new summer crackdown on drink and drug driving offences in a bid to cut the number of accidents caused by people driving under the influence.

A two week operation in Scotland will see more officers out on patrol throughout the country during the latter half of the world cup and at a… read more

Glasgow to Oban service de-rails and catches fire in highlands
Eight people have been taken to hospital in Scotland following a derailment of a train on the Glasgow to Oban line through the highlands yesterday.  The incident happened near to the Falls of Cruachan station, and the front carriage of the train has been left precariously balanced on a steep embankment at the side of the railway line.  Although no-one… read more

70% of fatal road accidents occur in rural areas
Police forces north of the border have announced a crackdown on motorists who drive at excessive speeds on rural Scottish roads.  Over three days this week, officers are increasing their patrols in country areas in a bid to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding along country lanes.  They are also hoping to catch drivers and bikers who aren’t following the… read more