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Man injured in Moray tractor accident — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-04-30 08:25

A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was injured in a farm accident in Moray.

Player suffers 'broken back' in last rugby game — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-04-30 08:25

A rugby player has suffered a suspected broken back playing for his team in his last game before retiring.

Judge criticises £1.5m divorce costs as "grotesque" — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-04-30 08:25

A judge has criticised the "grotesque waste of family resources" by a couple who have spent £1.5m in lawyers' fees on their divorce battle.

Even in cheapest UK towns, homes top £100k — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-04-30 08:25

Every town in the UK has an average house price above £100,000 for the first time ever, according to Halifax.

Miners' compensation 'exploited' says peer's report — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-04-30 08:25

A compensation scheme for sick miners has been exploited by unscrupulous solicitors, a report has claimed.

Compensation payout for biker who killed boy playing "chicken" — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-04-30 08:25

A motorcyclist found to be blameless after hitting and killing a 12-year-old boy who was playing "chicken" in a road has won compensation for his injuries

One dead, five hurt in A27 crash — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-25 07:29

One person has died and five others have been injured in a crash involving a lorry and two cars in East Sussex.

Driver admits Aberdeen restaurant accident — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-04-30 08:25

A drink driver has admitted smashing a BMW into an Aberdeen restaurant, leaving his friend injured in the passenger seat.

Two injured on Epsom High Street by hit-and-run driver — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-25 07:47

A teenage boy and a 65-year-old man have been injured in an accident involving a car which failed to stop on a pedestrian crossing in Surrey.

Over-tired worker who fell asleep driving will get £1m compensation — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-25 07:54

A firm that encouraged long hours has been found liable for a road accident in which one of its workers was paralysed.

Schoolboy run over by car wins £26,000 damages — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-25 08:42

A boy who was injured when he was hit by a car being driven through the entrance of his school has received an out-of-court settlement of £26,000.

North Yorkshire crash victim was 6-year-old boy — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-04-30 08:25

A six-year-old boy who was killed in a four-vehicle crash in North Yorkshire has been named by police.

St Helens council workers win equal pay battle — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-04-30 08:25

Council faces compensation bill of up to £350,000 for dinner ladies on top of £560,000 previously awarded

Adultery is the "primary reason for divorce" according to study — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-25 17:42

A survey has revealed that private investigators were hired during almost half the divorce proceedings in Britain last year, compared with only 18% in 2005.

Divorce is helping to narrow gender wealth gap according to study — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-25 18:14

Divorce, inheritance and business nous has helped a growing number of women to become millionaires, who have increased at five times the rate of wealthy men.

Silver divorces mean marriage for over sixties is 'minority lifestyle' — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 07:05

Divorces among the over-sixties have risen to such a degree that marriage is set to become a minority lifestyle.

Soldier wins £4.7m compensation for shrapnel brain injury — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 07:17

A former SAS soldier who suffered a devastating brain injury can now "get on with his life" after securing a £4.7m government payout.

Biker injured in Moray accident — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 07:21

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with suspected head injuries after a serious crash in Moray.

Compensation payout for British man paralysed by falling Prague Christmas tree — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 07:26

A British tourist paralysed by a falling Christmas tree has been awarded compensation by a Prague court.

Boy, 13, injured after being hit by car in Manchester — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 07:30

A 13-year-old boy has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Greater Manchester.

£5000 reward offered over injured Harrogate man's death — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 07:36

A £5,000 reward has been offered to help catch the killer of a man whose body was found at a house in Harrogate three months ago.

Woman dies six days after East Lothian crash — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 07:40

A woman has died in hospital almost a week after she was injured in a road crash in East Lothian.

Finance boss wins pregnancy case with help from student lawyers — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 07:45

A woman who was forced to resign from her job after becoming pregnant has been awarded £8,000 in compensation.

Baltic States shown as Europe's most dangerous roads as Europe-wide road death figures are released — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 07:58

Figures on road accidents published to mark Europe's first Road Safety Day, show big gaps between European states.

Motorcyclists to be offered tuition in police biker riding techniques — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 08:03

Motorcyclists in south Cumbria are being given the chance to learn the techniques used by police officers after a spate of fatal crashes.

Woman wins £1.1m claim after being hurt as child in crash caused by father — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 19:17

A teenager who suffered "catastrophic" injuries after a car her father was driving crashed has received a £1.1m cash settlement in a claim against him.

Driver attempting to escape police is critically injured in A130 Essex crash — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 19:21

A driver seriously injured himself and his passenger while attempting to get away from police on a dual carriageway.

Man struck by car leaving Grays, Essex nightclub wins £2m damages — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 19:30

A man injured when he was struck by a car after leaving a nightclub has received more than £2m in a damages action against the driver.

Police appeal for witnesses to two north east Scotland accidents — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 19:33

A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with suspected head injuries after a serious crash in Moray.

Taxi driver killed in North Yorkshire after collision with tree — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 19:50

A taxi driver has died and a motorcyclist is critically ill after two separate accidents in North Yorks.

Death 'accidental' after boy is crushed by ambulance — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 19:57

A coroner has raised concerns about safety arrangements for paramedics who visit schools after a two-year-old boy was crushed to death by an ambulance.

Richmond bus crash girl has leg amputated as grandmother is killed and mother is also injured — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 20:05

A two-year-old girl has had her leg amputated below the knee after being hit by a bus in a collision which killed her grandmother.

Lynx helicopter shot down in Basra was hit by missile — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 20:10

A British Lynx helicopter which crashed in Basra, southern Iraq, last May was shot down by a surface-to-air missile, an investigation has found.

North Wales Police chief shows picture of decapitated motorcyclist at anti-speeding media briefing — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 20:46

A row has erupted after pictures of a decapitated motorcyclist were shown at an anti-speeding media briefing given by North Wales Police.

M3 crash victim struck by lorry named by police — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 20:49

A man who died when he was struck by a lorry on the M3 on Thursday has been named by police.

Police name two student victims of A27 four vehicle death crash — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 20:53

Two students who died as a result of a road crash on the A27 in East Sussex involving three cars and a van have been named by police.

Devon-based Marine killed in Lincolnshire motorcycle crash — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 20:56

A Devon-based Royal Marine has died in a motorcycle accident in Lincolnshire.

Crackdown begins on Oxford's danger bypass — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-27 21:05

A crackdown has been launched on drivers speeding on a city bypass that has become an accident blackspot.

Devon M5 northbound shuts after two crashes — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-28 07:35

The M5 northbound in Devon was closed following two car accidents.

Honda police motorcycle poses 'serious threat' to riders says coroner — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-28 07:47

A standard issue police motorbike used by 22 forces poses a "serious threat" to riders' lives, a coroner has said.

Praise for husband's workmates after Cardiff recycling plant fatal injury — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-28 07:56

The widow of a Cardiff recycling worker crushed to death by a damaged roller shutter door has thanked his workmates for trying to save his life.

Lorry driver charged with M20 deaths — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-28 08:00

A lorry driver has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving on the M20 in Kent.

HSE prosecutions fall despite rise in construction site deaths — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-28 08:06

The number of companies convicted of offences following the deaths of construction workers has fallen sharply, a report suggests. But the number of workers killed in construction accidents last year rose by 25%, the study adds.

PM 'must act' over medic training shambles say BMA — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-28 08:15

Tony Blair must step in to avert more chaos over an online job-application system for doctors, the British Medical Association has said.

Strike threat over NHS pay talks — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-28 08:19

Porters, cleaners and other ancillary health workers are threatening strike action after talks with employers ended without agreement.

Experts clash on whether houses should be built near powerlines — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-28 08:26

Experts have clashed over whether or not it is safe to build houses and schools near powerlines. The government had asked them to look at cutting exposure to emissions from the lines - but they could not agree if there should be a ban on new builds.

Undisclosed payout for Bridgend botched surgery victim — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-28 08:35

A 60-year-old man has been awarded compensation running into six figures after a gall bladder operation went wrong, putting his life in danger.

Durham toll bollard has damaged 300+ cars — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-28 08:40

Britain's first modern-day congestion charging system has been criticised for damaging hundreds of cars.

Ministers appeal against granting of legal aid to train crash victims — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-28 08:45

Ministers have been criticised over a decision to appeal against a High Court ruling granting legal aid to the family of victims of a major train crash.

3,000 north Wales speeding cases to be quashed after council fails to follow procedures — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-28 08:55

Up to 3,000 motorists are to get their speeding convictions on the A5 in Bangor, Gwynedd quashed after a council failed to follow proper procedures.

28th April is Workers' Memorial Day — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-28 09:23

Workers' Memorial Day is held on 28 April every year. All over the world workers and their representatives conduct events, demonstrations, vigils and a whole host of other activities to mark the day. The day is also intended to serve as a rallying cry to 'remember the dead, but fight like hell for the living'.

Two-year-old Lancashire girl mauled by Staffordshire bull terrier — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-29 10:43

A two-year-old girl is in hospital after she was attacked by a dog at a flat in Lancashire.

Cyclist injured in Warwickshire A45 road collision — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-29 10:46

A cyclist has been taken to hospital after colliding with a car in Warwickshire.

Newport city centre "glasses" will be plastic to stop violent attacks — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-29 11:09

Pubs and clubs in Newport city centre could soon all be serving drinks in plastic glasses in an attempt to cut down on violent attacks.

M5 Devon motorway crash woman 'critical' — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-29 11:13

A woman is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious crash which closed the M5 in Devon on Friday.

Seven hurt in two-vehicle Oswestry crash — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-29 11:16

Several people have been taken to hospital after two vehicles crashed in Shropshire.

2 youths hurt in West Yorkshire stolen car crash — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-29 11:19

Two teenage boys were seriously injured when the stolen car they were in crashed into a wall.

Woman wins compensation appeal after amputation of fingers — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-29 11:23

A woman who had the fingers of her left hand amputated after a surgeon did not send her for specialist treatment is in line for a compensation pay out.

One arrested after car overturns in Ceredigion — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-29 11:26

One person has been arrested after an overturned car was found abandoned on a country road in Ceredigion.

Top Gear presenter 'prefers cycling in town' shock: No, it's not Clarkson... — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-30 06:57

Top Gear host and motoring fan Richard Hammond has confessed to preferring cycling around town to driving a car. The BBC Two presenter also told GQ magazine he understood concerns about global warming and said driving 4x4s in London was "pretty unnecessary".

East Sussex moped rider critically injured in Peacehaven crash — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-30 07:09

A 16-year-old moped rider has been left with life-threatening injuries after crashing near his home in East Sussex.

Two men seriously hurt in Glasgow fight — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-30 07:11

Two men are being treated in hospital for serious injuries following a fight in the east end of Glasgow.

Man critically injured after Bristol stabbing — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-04-30 07:14