April 2016 will see Edinburgh introduce a 20mph speed limit across 80% of the roads in a bid to cut down on speeding and the number of the fatal road…
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Trampoline Park Health and Safety Waiver “Unenforceable.”
A trampoline park in Edinburgh made thousands of customers sign a waiver that may be “unenforceable” under Scots Law. The waiver was signed by customers at the Ryze trampoline park…
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Call For Fatal Accident Inquiry Into RAF Crash
An MP has called for a fatal accident inquiry following an RAF crash in Moray which left three airmen dead in 2012. Two RAF Tornado jets crashed over the Moray…
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Potholes Cost Councils £600 a Day
Latest figures from the RAC Foundation have revealed that Scottish Councils paid over £220,000 last year in pothole compensation claims, with councils across the UK paying out £3 million overall.…
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Childcare Should Be Shared Equally According to Majority of UK Parents
A new survey into family law has found that the vast majority of people in the UK believe childcare should be split equally between both parents. The survey, which questioned…
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Motion Launched to Ban Smoking in Cars With Youngsters
An MSP has launched a bill to prevent adults from smoking in cars whilst children are present in the vehicle. If the bill passes motorists could face fines of up…
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Former Cabinet Minister Appeals for Compensation Regulation
According to Lord Hunt of Wirral, victims of reckless or negligent driving should have their treatment funded by insurers rather than a large cash out payment in a bid to…
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Health and Safety Standards Not Being Met in UK Construction Sites
40% of construction sites are failing to meet basic health and safety standards according to a report from the Health and Safety Executive. The report found that 40% of construction…
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Police To Redefine “Unfit Drivers” In New Proposals To Reduce Road Fatalities
Proposals are being made by police in Scotland potentially banning people from driving if they are considered to be too old, or if they suffer from medical conditions in a…
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What Makes For Good Involved Parenting? Research Shows its the Relationship Between Parents That Counts
New research on how fathers’ interactions with their children is affected by the relationship they have with their partner again draws attention to the importance of parental co-operation during and…
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