Tag: British Transport Police

Woman dies after being hit by train at level crossing

Scottish News

Christine Lavelle - March 30, 2011

A WOMAN has died after being struck by a train at a level crossing. The incident happened shortly after 9am today (Wed) at the crossing...

Wrap up so party night stays on track

Scottish News

Shaun Milne - December 17, 2010

BRITISH Transport Police chiefs are stepping up patrols as the Christmas festivities get into full swing this weekend. But they are warning those tempted to...

Failed guide dog finds her new calling sniffing out criminals

Scottish News

Christine Lavelle - October 26, 2010

A FAILED Guide dog which couldn’t concentrate on the task at hand long enough to help lead blind people has bagged a new job...

Teen attacked on train before being chased into station

Local News

Deadline News Journalist - July 19, 2010

By Michael MacLeod A GANG punched a teenager to the floor of a train before chasing him onto a station platform and continuing their attack. The...

Crackdown on level crossing deaths

Deadline News Journalist - January 18, 2010

By Andrea McCallum A MAJOR crack down aimed at preventing deaths on Scotland’s level crossing network was launched yesterday. It comes just months after an elderly...