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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Two women seriously injured in deliberate Dundee house fire
Two women have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a deliberate fire at a house in homes were evacuated after the blaze began at a property on Watson Street in Stobswell at about 01:40 on two women, aged 22 and 28, were taken to Ninewells Hospital for Scotland said inquiries into the incident were ongoing, but the fire was being treated as "wilful". They said two men wearing dark clothing with their hoods up were seen walking nearby at the time of the fire heading in the direction of Baxter force asked for anyone with information or private CCTV footage of the area to come forward and share it with officers.
STV News
16-07-2025
- STV News
Woman, 82, dies and another in hospital after 'head-on' crash
An elderly woman has died and another remains in hospital following a 'head-on' collision in Perth. Emergency services were called to the incident on Saturday afternoon, involving a white Dacia Duster and a black Nissan Micra on the B996 between the A912 Bein Inn Road and Glenfarg. Both female drivers of the cars were taken to Ninewells Hospital. Police Scotland said the 82-year-old driver of the Nissan Micra died on Monday, and the 58-year-old driver of the Dacia Duster remains in hospital. Officers are urging anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward. Sergeant John McDiarmid said: 'Our enquiries into this collision are ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the crash to get in touch. 'If you have dash-cam, please check the footage for anything of significance. Any information could prove vital as we establish the full circumstances of the incident.' Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2226 of Saturday, July 12, 2025. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Driver, 82, dies after horror crash on Scots road as woman, 58, left injured
Mercy crews raced to the scene on Saturday afternoon ROAD TRAGEDY Driver, 82, dies after horror crash on Scots road as woman, 58, left injured Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A PENSIONER has died and a woman was rushed to hospital following a horror head-on crash on a Scots road. Emergency crews raced to the B996, between the A912 Bein Inn Road and Glenfarg, near Perth, after the alarm was raised around 3pm on Saturday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up A black Nissan Micra was travelling from Glenfarg towards Perth, and a white Dacia Duster was travelling in the opposite direction when both vehicles collided. Both females were rushed to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. The 82-year-old driver of the Nissan Micra died on Monday, while the 58-year-old driver of the Dacia Duster remains in hospital. Cops are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the smash to get in touch. Sergeant John McDiarmid said: "Our enquiries into this collision are ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the crash to get in touch. "If you have dash-cam, please check the footage for anything of significance. "Any information could prove vital as we establish the full circumstances of the incident." Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2226 of Saturday, 12 July, 2025.
The Sun
10-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
I planned dream wedding to my soulmate then he almost died in horror crash, we tied the knot in hospital to save big day
A GROOM who is lucky to be alive after a horror motorcycle crash has tied the knot in hospital where he's being treated for life-changing injuries. Roddy and Polly McDonald thought they would have to postpone their big day on June 7 after Roddy suffered double-breaks in his arm and leg - as well as a fractured spine. 3 3 But they decided to go ahead anyway - since many of their close friends had travelled to Dundee from across the UK and as far away as Australia and New Zealand. Staff at the city's Ninewells Hospital Major Trauma Centre and the Spiritual Care team swung into action to help the lovebirds, both in their fifties, arrange a wedding in the hospital chapel. Stunning pictures show the happy couple, of Coupar Angus, Perthshire, smiling from ear to ear in the major trauma ward with Roddy donning a kilt as he sat in a wheelchair with his arm in a cast and wearing a supportive leg brace. Roddy, who is now recovering at home, said: 'The whole experience really was incredible. The hospital staff were outstanding, every single one of them went above and beyond to help us. 'We postponed the wedding after the accident as there was no way that we were going to be able to do it the way we planned but then someone mentioned that there was a chapel in the hospital and that we could get married there. 'We had so many of our friends and family here and we just took the opportunity to go for it. It was very special, Polly looked beautiful in her dress and I even managed to wear my kilt. 'I am very grateful to everyone who helped us. The care, the banter, the compassion shown by everyone was exceptional. 'I know that I have a long road ahead in recovery but I am a positive person and I will keep going forward. 'I know that I am very lucky to be alive and I am so happy that I got to marry my beautiful wife on the date we originally planned.' Polly said they ceremony was beautiful and emotional, despite being so different to their original plans. I tried stunning wedding guest dress at Dunnes Stores – it's the perfect staple to have in wardrobe for events at €40 She added: 'Roddy is my absolute soulmate and ours is a real love story. 'It really was wonderful, I feel like we've beaten the odds. At one point, I really thought I was going to lose him so to be able to marry him on the day we had planned was really special. 'All of the staff we came across were just incredible, from the consultants to nurses to the physios to the domestic staff, everyone has been lovely and were so supportive.' East of Scotland Major Trauma Network manager Fiona Hutcheson said: 'We were privileged to support Roddy and his family during his time in hospital and were delighted to help him and his new wife have their special day.'
The Courier
02-06-2025
- General
- The Courier
Ninewells worker hits out at 'ridiculous congestion' during 6-week closure of Dundee road
A Ninewells Hospital worker has hit out at 'ridiculous congestion' caused by a six-week road closure in Dundee. A section of Old Liff Road is shut for six weeks of work on a new footpath, connecting to homes at Dykes of Gray. Birkhill resident Judith Strachan works in a lab at Ninewells and says the closure caused 45-minute queues on Coupar Angus Road, between the village and Camperdown, at peak times last week. The clinical scientist says drivers have faced a 'ridiculous amount of congestion' on the road to and from the Angus village. Several other residents have taken to a Facebook group to complain about the delays. She told The Courier: 'Nobody knew it was happening, so last Monday morning I went to turn down the road and it was closed. 'We have got a community Facebook page and I put up a post, and a lot of people were saying the same thing. 'It is causing a lot of angst and we didn't know anything about it – there were no notifications as far as I can tell. 'It is causing massive disruption. Could it not be done at night or at the weekend? 'There is a lot of frustration in Birkhill and it must be causing frustration for the bus companies.' The road is shut from the junction with Myrekirk Road to its junction with Gourdie Brae while the work is carried out. The closure, which has another five weeks to run, is being lifted on weekends and put back in place each Monday. The official diversion is via the Swallow Roundabout, despite issues at that junction after the installation of new lights and markings. Other drivers affected by the Old Liff Road closure have branded the delays 'horrendous' and a 'nightmare'. A Dundee City Council spokesperson said: 'The works are being carried out by Dundee City Council to create a link between Myrekirk and the western villages. 'The Western Gateway community have recently constructed a pedestrian path from Dykes of Gray Road to Liff Road and this footpath will complete that link. 'The road is closed for the safety of workers at what is a busy location. 'The road closure will be removed for the weekend and will be put back on Monday. 'Dundee City Council would like to take this opportunity to thank drivers for their continued patience while these works are taking place.'
