WEEK IN NUMBERS

18

The number of years people in a Dundee street have been waiting for repairs. The residents of Nesbitt Street have been told that it will be another three years before work is carried out to the pavement.

11%

The climb in pre-tax profits for Ryanair as it gave half-year figures. In spite of a series of flights being cancelled and pilot costs of up to £88 million, the budget airline saw its shares rise on the strength of the figures.

50

The number of miles on the A90 between Dundee and Stonehaven to be tracked by average speed cameras. The £2m system will replace more than 40 fixed speed cameras.

30,000

The number of disabled people in Scotland who could lose disability benefits. A report by the Scottish Government looked at the impact of UK welfare policies and found that 44% will initially have their payment cut or removed completely.

100

The age of Ron Jones, a former soldier who survived Auschwitz, who is selling poppies for The Royal British Legion in England and Wales. He volunteers for six hours a day at his local supermarket in Newport, south Wales.

84

The age of Leven pensioner David Cunningham who has just graduated with his third degree. He studied with the Open University.