Big freeze to continue into the New Year »
The Met Office has announced that cold temperatures will continue into
next year, with heavy snowfall and widespread frost forecast.
Northern and Eastern areas will be hit worst, with further sleet and snow showers predicted.
Up to 20cm of snow is expected to fall in the Scottish Highlands overnight, with temperatures forecast as low as -15°.
Grampian Police Chief [...]
Inverness Hogmanay party cancelled as snow chaos continues »
Inverness’s Hogmanay party has been cancelled due to heavy snow and deteriorating weather conditions.
Police are urging travellers not to go to Inverness tonight, and to only make necessary journeys.
Area Commander for Inverness, Chief Inspector Andrew MacLean, said: “The underfoot conditions in Inverness are extremely hazardous and the roads in the city and in the outlying areas [...]
54-year-old is third killed by Scottish avalanches »
A 54-year-old male climber was the third person killed by an onslaught of avalanches in the Scottish Highlands today.
Mountain rescue teams were sent to the Liatach Ridge in Torrindon after the man’s friend alerted police of his disappearance. The man was found conscious and cold, and was thought to have had an arm injury.
Police are [...]
Four more die after contracting swine flu »
Four adults have died after contracting swine flu, raising the number of Scottish deaths caused by the disease to 62.
Three of the four victims had underlying health problems, whilst one other from the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area did not.
Nicola Sturgeon, the Health Secretary, said: ” My deepest sympathy is with the patients’ family and [...]
Two bodies found after Ben Nevis avalanche »
Two bodies were found by mountain rescue teams searching for survivors of an avalanche on Ben Nevis this morning, police have confirmed.
The alarm was raised after a concerned local reported seeing two people getting caught up in the avalanche.
The bodies were found in an area known as Number 3 Gulley on the North face of [...]
BBC urged to provide regional Scottish news bulletins by MSP »
The BBC has been urged to recognise different Scottish regions in its television broadcasts.
Brian Adam, MSP for Aberdeen North, is calling on the BBC to localise its news, instead of grouping Scotland as one region during bulletins.
The SNP MSP has written to the BBC Trust suggesting they consider regional opt-outs from the flagship Reporting Scotland [...]
£250 mobility scooter tax branded as “ridiculous” by MSP »
A 10% tax hike that puts mobility scooters in the same class as Formula One cars was yesterday slammed as “ridiculous” by an MSP.
The tax sees mobility scooters classed as leisure vehicles, along with racing cars, and could mean a £250 fee for disabled scooter users.
West of Scotland MSP Dr Bill Wilson has lodged a [...]
Bookies set to lose £100,000 as white Christmas betting closes »
Bookmakers William Hill are preparing for a loss of over £100,000 in Scotland as white Christmas betting was closed today.
Bets were taken that a single snowflake will fall on one of three Scottish landmarks on Christmas Day; Edinburgh Castle, the Glasgow Cathedral and Aberdeen’s Pittodrie stadium.
One punter placed a £2,500 bet that snow will fall [...]
Levein confirmed as new Scotland coach »
Craig Levein has been confirmed as the new coach of the Scottish national team.
Levein officially ended his three-year stint as Dundee United manager earlier today, and his new role begins with immediate effect. The 44-year-old has previously managed clubs including Leicester City and Hearts.
Dunfermline born Levein said: “As a proud Scotland fan, it is a [...]
Tennant voted best Doctor ever »
David Tennant has been voted the best Doctor Who of all time by a poll of 2,000 people.
The 38-year-old Scottish actor is due to leave the role after this year’s two-part “End of Time” special, which concludes on New Year’s Day.
Other Scots stars in the survey included Ewan McGregor, who was the top choice to [...]