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Drink Driving

Drink Driving is when someone gets behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol. In Scotland MSP's have voted in favour of cutting the limit of alcohol you can legally drink and then drive. Next year anyone caught driving with 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood- down from 80mg- will be breaking the law. The Scottish Government says anyone who drinks more than a pint of standard strength beer, a small spirit or glass of wine and then drives would be in danger of breaking the law.

Total of 109 drink and drug-driving offences recorded in Lanarkshire during last year's festive period
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Figures revealed as Scottish Government and Police Scotland launch new hard-hitting campaign.
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Festive drink and drug-driving crackdown launched in West Dunbartonshire after more drivers than ever caught last year
West Dunbartonshire
Police in Argyll and West Dunbartonshire caught 41 motorists driving under the influence of drink or drugs last year as they launch their 2024 festive crackdown.
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Drink and drug campaign launched in West Lothian as those caught soar
West Lothian
The Scottish Government and Police Scotland initiative was launched in Livingston on Tuesday.
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Hard-hitting campaign aims to tackle drink driving in Dumfries and Galloway over festive period
Dumfries News
There were 55 offences recorded in the region during the last festive period, with offenders putting themselves and others in danger.
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Motorcycle gang member planted pipe bomb under rival's father's van in 'bizarre feud'
Courts
Judge Lord Arthurson told Daniel Laponder the offences were "somewhat bizarre stemming from a feud between the Blue Angels and Mad Dogs".
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Blaze rips through Edinburgh city centre as police urge people to 'avoid the area'
Edinburgh
Locals have been told to 'avoid the area' after a blaze broke out at a premises in Edinburgh city centre this afternoon.
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Wayne Rooney's major scandals as I'm A Celeb's Coleen opens up – from cheating allegations to drink-driving incidents
I'm A Celebrity
Footballer Wayne Rooney has faced numerous scandals over the years - as his wife Coleen reflects on their relationship during downtime on I'm A Celeb
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Ant McPartlin shares life-changing health diagnosis after 'years of struggling'
Ant and Dec
Ant McPartlin has been one of the nation's favourite TV presenters for over three decades - but off-screen he has been dealing with a life-changing health diagnosis.
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West Lothian school pupils learn dangers of drink driving with 'beer googles'
West Lothian
More than 800 sixth year students from across the county took part in the WestDrive scheme
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Drunk British Airways air hostess found slumped over steering wheel on a roundabout
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When stopped by police, Emma Newton Owen told officers: "I am going to be honest, it's going to come back positive" before she was breathalysed.
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Drink-driving Scots Tory peer downed glasses of wine before veering truck across road and pavements
Courts
Alexander Scrymgeour, the 12th Earl of Dundee, was found to be slurring his words when police officers pulled him over.
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Twin brothers snared over death of Scots charity cyclist after key find at makeshift grave
Justice
Forensic expert Lorna Dawson revealed how she used rhododendron leaves and wood chips to help convict brothers Alexander and Robert McKellar after they denied being involved in the death of Tony Parsons.
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Alfredo Morelos 'set' for Atletico Nacional return just weeks after ex Rangers star arrested for drink driving
Alfredo Morelos
The former Ibrox striker was arrested last month after his drink driving left a motorist in a critical condition - but the Colombian could be set to make his return to action
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Little-known parking rule that could land drivers a £1,000 fine
Motoring News
How much do you remember of the highway code? UK drivers are being urged by an expert to remember this one rule that affects where you can park at night
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Alfredo Morelos contract could be terminated after horror smash as ex Rangers striker sees lawyers 'explore loopholes'
Alfredo Morelos
The striker is on loan at Atletico Nacional from Brazilian heavyweights Santos
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Boozed-up driver rammed plush Audi car into wall and parked car
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Anthony McDermott drove his Audi A5 with no front wheel on October 10 and crashed into a bollard, a wall and a stationary vehicle.
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Three teenage boys killed after 'car split in half' in horror crash on way home from funeral
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Jesse Owen, Callum Griffiths and Morgan Smith tragically died as they made their way back from a funeral.
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Moment Alfredo Morelos ploughs into motorcyclist as ex-Rangers hero 'arrested for drink driving'
Alfredo Morelos
The controversial former Rangers star was involved the collision as he travelled to training on Wednesday morning.
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Justin Timberlake postpones tour dates after being diagnosed with bronchitis and laryngitis
UK & World
The US singer and actor apologised to fans as he announced six of his upcoming gigs in venues across the US would be pushed back to February
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Pregnant mum jailed after causing horror crash while six times over alcohol limit
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Charlotte Aitken, 37, admitted causing serious injury and endangering lives by driving dangerously while over the drink limit.
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Drunk driver racing down motorway with eyes closed terrified road users who thought he was sleeping
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One driver pulled alongside Paul Maddicks and drove parallel to him while shouting across the road to try and wake him up as they initially thought he was asleep.
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Champion jockey Oisin Murphy admits 'he drank more in 8 years than men drink in a lifetime'
BBC
Oisin Murphy has bravely spoken about his battle with alcoholism before finally getting sober in October 2021.
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Thousands of impaired drivers caught in police blitz across Scotland's accident hotspots
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Officers reported a rise in the number of people drink or drug driving during their operation.
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Teen drink driver killed friend, 17, after speeding up when asked to slow down
Courts
Yasmin Martin was driving at more than twice the speed limit and was almost double the drink drive limit at the time of the accident.
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