How safe are our roads?

THE Government could soon mandate breathalysers and ‘black boxes’ on all new cars following a rise in drink and drug-driving deaths in the United Kingdom. Almost 400 people died in 2023 following a co

It’s that time of year when we can take a break from daily activities and jet off on a plane. And for most of us that means relaxing by a pool, or on a beach with family or friends. But for some passe

The summer of 2016 was an auspicious one for Daniel Cowan; he was sorting things out, for the better. His marriage had ended, but he had secured a new job and found himself a nice apartment in Edinbur

MN’s editor reflects on the progress that has been made in safety

IF YOU’VE DRIVEN a new car recently, you might have been surprised at the number of audible and visual warnings accompanying your progress. It’s not a fault; the alerts are being issued by driver moni

Few people will ever witness a car crash. That’s a good thing, but for the police who must understand what caused one and the lawyers and insurers who must deal with the aftermath, it’s not. It’s why