3 h. ago £7m upgrade in North Lanarkshire boosts Scotland’s rail freight network

It means "fewer emissions, less congestion on our roads, and support for Scotland’s economy".

Economics

3 h. ago Man scales frozen waterfall in national park amid ‘very rare’ conditions

A volunteer mountain rescuer climbed a waterfall in a Yorkshire national park after severe wintry weather caused it to freeze.

Politics

5 h. ago US special forces use tiny Scottish airport to launch raid to seize Marinera oil tanker

US special forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela for sanctions violations, launching the operation from Wick John O'Groats airport in northern Scotland with RAF support

Events

5 h. ago This expert trick opens a frozen car door quickly without breaking the handle

Drivers are being urged to follow expert advice to avoid breaking plastic door handles during the UK cold snap with severe weather warnings in place

Politics

7 h. ago Children First urges families worried about bills in North Lanarkshire to call support line during cold snap

Children First’s support line offers practical, emotional and financial help to families across Scotland 365 days a year.

Society

10 h. ago RSPCA urges dog owners to look out for five warning signs in icy weather that could lead to ‘severe damage’

Here's how to keep your furry pals safe and warm over winter

Events

14 h. ago Full list of schools closed in Wales on January 7 due to severe weather

Some schools have been forced to close for a third day

Politics

25 h. ago I stopped my windscreen freezing overnight with £1 buy that everyone has in their bathroom

A CHEAP bathroom item can avoid the irritation of scraping frozen windscreens as glacial temperatures are set to hit as low as -15C. While the first snow of the season settled across the nation and temperatures begin to drop below - 10C in some places, car windscreens are also freezing over. The National Severe Weather...

Economics

29 h. ago 'Major incident' declared with communities warned they could be cut off as heavy snow continues

School closures and widespread disruption across transport network as severe winter weather tightens grip

Events

31 h. ago Welsh weatherman Derek Brockway warns of 'severe and disruptive' weather

His warning comes as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert with the arrival of Storm Goretti

Events

34 h. ago Scots MP calls for army to be deployed as snow crisis deepens amid weather warnings

Amid school closures and severe weather warnings across northern Scotland, MP Andrew Bowie has urged ministers to request military help as snow leaves remote Aberdeenshire communities cut off from food, fuel and vital medical supplies.

Events

35 h. ago MP calls for army support in Scotland as communities left in 'critical' situation amid severe weather

Andrew Bowie warned the “critical” situation has left people across the north and north east without food and medical supplies.

Politics

35 h. ago MP calls for army to be mobilised in Scotland amid severe weather

Andrew Bowie has written to First Minister John Swinney urging him to ‘mobilise all available resources’ as snow and ice causes major disruption.

Politics

35 h. ago Scotland Gritter Names: The full list of Scottish gritter names and how to track them as severe weather hits Scotland

Here’s how you can track Scotland’s gritters – including a full list of Scottish gritter names.

Events

35 h. ago Scotland weather LIVE: Calls for military to be deployed in parts of Scotland hit by heavy snow

Several days after the first weather warning, Met Office alerts for snow and ice are continuing to be issued.

Events

35 h. ago Scotland weather LIVE: Council declare 'major incident' as Scotland hit by heavy snow

Several days after the first weather warning, Met Office alerts for snow and ice are continuing to be issued.

Society

35 h. ago Scotland weather LIVE: Council declares 'major incident' as Scotland hit by heavy snow

Several days after the first weather warning, Met Office alerts for snow and ice are continuing to be issued.

Society

35 h. ago Scotland weather RECAP: Council declares 'major incident' as Scotland hit by heavy snow

Several days after the first weather warning, Met Office alerts for snow and ice are continuing to be issued.

Events

52 h. ago Homeless shelters under pressure as temperatures plunge to sub

Councils across the country have launched their Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP)

Events

58 h. ago Exactly how long severe cold weather will last as health warning extended

The UKHSA and Met Office have both issued amber alerts - full list

Events