Green MSP highlights potential dangers of nuclear weapon transportation in Scotland

A CAMPAIGN group has warned that Scotland is totally unprepared for any potential serious accident involving the transportation of nuclear warheads.

Nukewatch UK released a report at the weeknd claiming weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and explosives transported by road pose a serious risk to public safety due to lack of planning by local authorities.

The report was based on data collected by Green MSP Mark Ruskell from autumn 2016 to spring of this year.

Nuclear safety watchdog orders re-run of emergency drill after emergency response procedure found lacking

A WATCHDOG report has found failings in safety standards at Scotland's nuclear submarine 'graveyard', creating 'unease' in the surrounding area.

A report by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) highlighted concerns about safety procedures revealed during an emergency exercise and ordered Babcock, the company which runs the dockyard, to repeat the drill in March this year.