Police Campaign To Stop Drink Drivers

December 4, 2008 By garyphilp Leave a Comment

Lothian and Borders Police are launching a campaign next week in order to clamp down on drink driving over the Christmas period. Here with the full story is Ashley Anderson.

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BBC-Weather-UK

Saturday: sunny, Max Temp: 2°C (36°F), Min Temp: -5°C (23°F) February 11, 2012
Max Temp: 2°C (36°F), Min Temp: -5°C (23°F), Wind Direction: ENE, Wind Speed: 4mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1037mb, Humidity: 63%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:21GMT, Sunset: 17:07GMT
Sunday: grey cloud, Max Temp: 5°C (41°F), Min Temp: 1°C (34°F) February 11, 2012
Max Temp: 5°C (41°F), Min Temp: 1°C (34°F), Wind Direction: NNW, Wind Speed: 4mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1035mb, Humidity: 90%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:19GMT, Sunset: 17:09GMT
Monday: white cloud, Max Temp: 7°C (45°F), Min Temp: 4°C (39°F) February 11, 2012
Max Temp: 7°C (45°F), Min Temp: 4°C (39°F), Wind Direction: NW, Wind Speed: 8mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1031mb, Humidity: 88%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:17GMT, Sunset: 17:11GMT

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