Abertay University leading project to promote children’s safety
Thousands of kids across the city throw themselves into gaming during their spare time, inadvertently working on their creativity, teamwork and social skills.
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Massive majority of Tele readers call for ban on firework sales
A new poll has revealed the vast majority of Tele readers believe there should be an outright ban on the sale of fireworks.
Hundreds of millions of pounds wasted on ‘substandard’ cycling lanes – Boardman
The Government has wasted hundreds of millions of pounds on “substandard” cycling lanes which do not help riders feel safer, former Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman has warned.
Parents at Dundee primary have grave concerns about road crossing after child struck by car
A parent council chairman has claimed he warned the council about crossing problems near a primary school two years ago – after a pupil was knocked down this week.
Police cuts behind fall in drivers being prosecuted for using mobiles, says RAC
A cut in the number of traffic police officers has led to a significant drop in people being prosecuted for driving while using a mobile phone, the RAC has told the BBC.
Xplore Dundee vows to protect fearful passengers after bus route change
Bus operator Xplore insists it will work to protect its customers after safety concerns were raised over changes to a city service.
Dundee taxis inspected by police as part of Christmas safety operation
Police have launched Operation Respectful, encouraging people in Dundee to be safety conscious in the run-up to Christmas.
Mother’s voice smoke alarm better at waking children: study
The familiar sound of a mother’s voice is more likely to rouse a sleeping child than the high-pitched wailing of a smoke alarm, a new study has shown.
Volkswagen and Seat ‘selling cars they know have serious safety issue’
Volkswagen and Seat are selling vehicles which Volkswagen Group knows have faulty seat belts, a consumer group has claimed.
Dundee council agrees to spend £40,000 making city a safer place
Dundee City Council has agreed to spend £40,000 making the city a safer place.
Former JLS star adds voice to campaign urging better farm safety
Former JLS Star JB Gill has thrown his weight behind an initiative to improve farm safety for both staff and children after it emerged agriculture is still one of the most dangerous industries to work in.
Fire service praised as fewer Dundonians injured in home fires
THE number of Dundonians injured in fires has dropped to its lowest level in three years, a new report has revealed.
Safety drive in Dundee to stop kids having serious accidents at home
Family Safety Week — the national campaign of safety charity RoSPA — is this year being launched in Dundee in a bid to raise awareness of the dangers faced by under-fives in their own homes.
Safe as Houses: Dundee OAP George feeling safe again after council kits out home with security devices
It can be a difficult time trying to pick up the pieces after someone has broken into your home.
Uber announces new safety measures amid pledge to ‘change how it does business’
Uber has announced a series of new safety measures in the UK, including more proactively working with police when incidents are reported and introducing a 24-hour customer support phone line.
Social media a mostly positive experience for young users
Children are more likely to have a positive than negative experience online, new research has revealed.
Call for review of fire safety in schools after blaze burnt down primary
The Fife branch of Scotland’s largest teaching union has called on Fife Council to review its school fire safety arrangements amid ongoing concerns in the wake of the Cairneyhill Primary fire.
Report says terrorism prevention is one of six key themes to make Dundee safer place
The Dundee Community Safety Partnership has unveiled a new plan which aims to make the city a safer place to live over the course of the next five years.
Sleep deprivation affects brain in similar way to alcohol, study finds
Sleep deprivation disrupts brain cell communication in much the same way as alcohol, research has shown.
Crossing patrollers to be considered at city school
Parents at Dundee’s newest primary school have been given an assurance that their call for crossing patrollers will be considered.