Chilly weekend ahead as temperatures plunge
Plunging temperatures are expected across the country this weekend with the mercury predicted to dip as low as -6C (21.2F).
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Lights from medical marijuana farm turn sky purple in Arizona town
The sky in an area of Arizona in the US glowed bright purple as lights from a nearby medical marijuana farm reflected snow clouds in the area.
Highland Council asks for more cash to fix storm-hit roads ahead of Scottish budget
Highland councillors are asking the Scottish Government for extra cash to improve its road network in the wake of extensive damage caused by Storm Brendan.
Snowball fight called off because of snow
A planned snowball fight at a Canadian university had to be postponed – because there was too much snow.
Nature reserve swamped as impact of Storm Brendan continue to be felt across the north
An Inverness beauty spot was left submerged as Storm Brendan left a trail of destruction in its wake.
Fort George closes as strong winds continue to batter the north
Security was even tighter than usual at Fort George today as the gates had to be closed amidst high winds that continued to cause disruption to roads, ferry services and schools in the north.
In Video: Drone footage shows extent of Storm Brendan flooding
Drone footage shows vehicles negotiating the flooded B4069 road at Christian Malford in Wiltshire after the River Avon burst its banks.
Cars submerged amid flooding as UK deals with fallout from Storm Brendan
Parts of the UK have been hit by flooding in the wake of Storm Brendan, with some drivers seeing their cars submerged in water.
Conditions to ease after 48 hours of wild weather
Stormy weather conditions which disrupted flights and tore the roof from a building are due to ease temporarily – before another spell of wind and rain hits the UK.
Roof crashes into high street amid stormy weather
A roof has been blown off a building in Berkshire amid strong winds which have battered parts of the UK.
LIVE: Weather updates as rain, snow and wind cause disruption across the north and north-east
There has been widespread disruption across the north and north-east of Scotland today after the region was battered with heavy wind, rain and snow overnight.
Weather warnings remain in force after Storm Brendan batters UK
Weather warnings remain in force across the country after Storm Brendan brought winds of nearly 90mph to parts of the UK.
Disruption as high winds, snow and ice forecast for Scotland
Disruption is expected as high winds continue to batter parts of Scotland.
Mountain rescue teams battle blizzard conditions during effort to trace injured walker in the Highlands
Two mountain rescue teams were scrambled to reports of an injured walker stranded in the south Highlands last night.
Entire north-east coast on flood alert as Storm Brendan batters the region
The entire north-east coast has been placed on flood alert, and one beachfront was completely closed off to the public, as Storm Brendan sparked chaos across the region.
Flights disrupted at Gatwick after Storm Brendan batters UK
Storm Brendan has forced airlines to divert flights scheduled to land at Gatwick as gales of up to 80mph caused disruption around the UK.
Moray College forced shut by Storm Brendan damage
Staff and students have been told not to attend Moray College UHI tomorrow as the facility has been forced shut because of Storm Brendan.
Storm Brendan in pictures and video
People from across the country have been sharing pictures and video as Storm Brendan sweeps the UK.
VIDEO: Footage shows treacherous conditions drivers face in Highland town
Drivers have faced horrendous conditions across the north and north-east today as Storm Brendan battered the region.
Homes without power as Storm Brendan batters north and north-east
Power cuts have been reported across the north and north-east as Storm Brendan takes its toll on the region.
Storm Brendan batters UK and Ireland with 80mph gusts
Storm Brendan has struck parts of the UK, with gusts of up to 80mph and heavy rainfall expected to sweep across the country.
North-east beachfront closed off and flood gates installed on homes as Storm Brendan causes chaos across north and north-east
Storm Brendan has caused travel chaos across Scotland.
87mph gust recorded as Storm Brendan batters Scotland
An 87mph gust of wind has hit the Western Isles where all schools are closed to pupils as Storm Brendan batters Scotland.
IN FULL: The north schools closed so far as bad weather batters the region
A number of schools in the north will close this afternoon as weather conditions are expected to worsen.
Severe weather in Afghanistan and Pakistan leaves dozens dead
Severe winter weather has struck parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan, leaving at least 43 people dead.
Severe wind warnings issued as Storm Brendan sweeps through the UK and Ireland
Gusts of up to 80mph could hit parts of the UK as Storm Brendan sweeps in, prompting the Met Office to issue a weather warning.
UK braced for Storm Brendan wind and rain
Wind and rain will batter parts of the UK as Storm Brendan sweeps in, prompting the Met Office to issue a weather warning.
80mph gusts forecast as Storm Brendan sweeps across UK
Strong gales of up to 80mph are set to sweep across parts of the UK on Monday.
Replacement buses in order as section of Highland rail route closes because of flooding
A number of train services in the Highlands have been disrupted today because of flooding.
Earthquake strikes the west Highlands
An earthquake with a magnitude measuring 2.3 has struck in the Scottish Highlands.
Almost 900 ‘excess deaths’ during 2019 heatwaves, official figures show
Almost 900 “excess deaths” are thought to have occurred during the heatwaves of summer 2019, official data shows.
Travel chaos, power cuts and school closures as adverse weather grips north of Scotland
Adverse weather conditions are taking a toll on the north and north-east of Scotland today as numerous flights and ferry services are cancelled, schools shut to pupils and homes are left without power.