9 h. ago West Lothian communities get more time to comment on firework safety plans

Livingston South Councillor Maria MacAulay won a guarantee of an extra three weeks for community groups to make their contribution following a safety awareness event in April.

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40 h. ago Tourists urged to 'never wear' one item of clothing on plane due to 'safety risk'

A travel expert has issued a warning to passengers, telling them they should "never wear" one item of clothing on a plane. However, the popular garment is not banned

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3 d. ago What’s the safest seat on a plane? What experts say after miracle of seat 11A on Air India crash

The sole survivor of the crash has recounted how his proximity to an emergency exit allowed his escape

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3 d. ago I'm a flight attendant and here is the one extremely popular item people wear on planes that could be a huge safety hazard

Sille Rydell, a flight attendant and content creator from Copenhagen, shared a TikTok video on her account @sillerydell , highlighting clothing items she advises against wearing while flying.

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4 d. ago India ‘denies UN agency’s request’ to join probe into deadly Air India crash

Indian authorities have reportedly denied a UN request to send an observer to the Air India Dreamliner crash investigation

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1 week ago Future of bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Ltd could have 'profound impact' on West Lothian communities

Gregor Poynton MP urged the Scottish Government to take immediate action

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1 week ago Should we worry about flying? Simon Calder answers your air travel safety questions after Air India plane crash

If you're worried about flying after recent air disasters, Simon Calder is here to answer your questions and explain what the latest incidents mean for air travel safety

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2 w. ago The terrifying truth about flying we are all missing... and why I will never get on a plane again: CANDIDA CREWE

As a young woman, I used to jump on planes with the cavalier attitude of the majority of flyers. What happened to that carefree 25-year-old who used to think no more of hopping on a plane than a bus?

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2 w. ago Air India plane crash latest: Airline carrying out Boeing 787 safety checks as families reunited with victims

Air India's Boeing 787 fleet could be grounded temporarily

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2 w. ago Donald Trump's 79th birthday plans in jeopardy with threat of rain on his huge military parade

Donald Trump is expected to attend a huge military parade in Washington DC on his 79th birthday on Saturday, though safety fears could disrupt the plans

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2 w. ago Why are so many plane crashes happening in 2025? Key incidents, causes and aviation safety concerns

Concerns grow as aviation incidents seem to rise in 2025, with experts analysing the reasons behind recent plane crashes

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2 w. ago First crash of Boeing’s 787 model comes weeks after $1.1bn 737 Max payout

Air India tragedy comes after firm agreed US justice department payment to avoid prosecution over 2018 and 2019 crashesAir India plane crash – latest updatesThe Air India tragedy in Ahmedabad is the first time a Boeing 787 Dreamliner has crashed since the plane’s introduction in 2011.While airlines using the Boeing plane have had widespread problems with engines on the 787 – resulting in many having to ground planes and reduce flights – its safety record in service has so far been good. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Dreamliner planes had clean safety record until Ahmedabad crash

The aircraft type, which entered service in 2011, is described by Boeing as ‘the bestselling passenger widebody of all time’.

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3 w. ago Seven West Lothian communities left with no council homes to let

Turnover of West Lothian’s social housing dropped at the start of the year, a report revealed.

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3 w. ago Children could be handed a social media 'curfew' under 'app cap' plan to increase online safety being considered by ministers

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle indicated he was considering an 'app cap' to restrict how much time youths spend on their phones.

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3 w. ago Wizz Air sees profit slump after planes grounded over safety issues

The low-cost European airline was forced to ground an average of 44 planes

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