Communication vital in responding to repeat of severe winter weather, says Aberdeenshire Council’s infrastructure boss
Aberdeenshire Council’s infrastructure boss has said communication is the most vital tool in coping with another severe winter.
winter
Pre-planned operations ‘should be cancelled for two months each year’
Scrapping all pre-planned procedures for two months of the year may be one radical solution to the NHS’s winter pressure problems, the Society of Acute Medicine has said.
It may be spring but north-east experiences wintry weather
It felt a bit more like winter than spring this morning as a blanket of snow accompanied a drop in temperatures across the north-east. Snow covered the north-east this morning and forced a road to close due to wintry conditions. Snowy conditions forces north-east road to shut
Mini “Beast from the East” expected to batter Scotland and the UK this weekend
Communities across the UK have been warned to brace themselves for a “mini” Beast from the East this weekend.
POLL: Is it time for Scotland to switch to summer football? Our sports team have their say
The Beast from the East has wreaked havoc with Scottish football's calendar this week but it's far from the first time that adverse weather conditions have disrupted matches.
Glencoe Mountain Resort profits from busy winter spell
Andy Meldrum has a big smile on his face. As the owner and managing director of the Glencoe Mountain Resort, he’s enjoying a busy winter.
Curling skip Kyle Smith vowed to learn lessons after finishing with one win and one defeat in PyeongChang
Great Britain men’s skip Kyle Smith vowed to learn lessons in defeat after his curling rink finished with one win and one defeat from their opening day of competition in PyeongChang.
Cold snap to last for the rest of the week
The snowy winter weather is expected to continue causing problems across the north and north-east throughout the week.
Snow gates and school closed as wintry conditions return to the north
Wintry conditions returned to the north causing snow gates to be closed and one school to shut its doors.
Beast from the East onslaught on north-east set to continue
Forecasters have warned that strong winds and blizzards will continue to batter the north-east into next week.
Ramsay Jones: We shovelled, salted and cleared. It was our civic duty. Nobody told us to, it was the obvious thing to do
Winter’s icy grip had its fingers wrapped tightly round much of Scotland last week.
“Code red” at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after flu outbreak
The north-east’s flagship hospital has been placed on “code red” after a surge of flu patients stretched NHS Grampian to the limit.
Parents band together to clear ice outside north-east primary school
While the weather has been some of the most severe the region has experienced, the conditions have highlighted the resilience of communities across the north-east.
Thousands of homes without power as Storm Caroline rages
More than 18,000 homes were left without power at some stage as Storm Caroline raged across the north.
IN FULL: The north and north-east schools closed so far due to the weather
Snow has hit the north of Scotland causing a score of schools to close their doors.
Warm up to the idea of saving instead of spending
Winter can put a chill on the wallet, with Christmas bills throwing even the most carefully-planned budgets off course and plunging temperatures leaving us whacking up the heating in our homes.
Fury as pleas to reverse gritting cuts are ignored
A councillor has been left “incandescent with rage” after his calls for a debate on gritting cuts were frozen out by his colleagues.
Road users urged to take extra care after spate of serious crashes in north-east
Pedestrians and motorists are being urged to take extra care on the roads after a number of serious incidents in recent weeks.
11,000 tonnes of salt stockpiled for winter blitz in Aberdeen
More than 11,000 tonnes of salt has been stockpiled as the city council prepares to keep roads clear for a severe winter.
Walkers warned to still expect “full winter conditions” on Ben Nevis
The mountain rescue team that covers Ben Nevis has warned walkers to still expect "full winter conditions".
Deeside’s first ever mountain festival goes down a storm
A north-east village's inaugural celebration of the great outdoors has been hailed a sell-out success.
Flood warning as north-east coast prepares to be battered by stormy seas
The north-east coastal region has been warned of potential flooding as it prepares to be battered by stormy seas today.
VIDEO: Drone hiking guide to Scotland’s highest peaks – Part Six
All Commandos take part in exercises in Arctic environments at some point in their career as the UKs Cold Weather Warfare Specialists.
Temperatures to drop to -9C in north-east following weekend white-out
The north-east was hit by a cocktail of snow and ice this weekend as a blast of unexpected winter weather hit the region.
Best Beauty Picks: Dry skin saviours
Winter, for all its beautiful frosty mornings and opportunities to bundle up in front of a roaring fire, suffers from one big disadvantage - beauty wise anyway.
Schools shut, snowbound roads: Highlands hit by winter weather
There was disruption across the Highlands yesterday as hundreds of pupils enjoyed a day off school and snow affected travel.
Head to these Scottish castles and experience a winter wonderland
Experience a winter wonderland with the National Trust for Scotland.
Ballater winter festival
Ballater got into the Christmas spirit last weekend when it hosted its annual Winter Festival.
Financial crisis will not stop Highland Council putting lives first this winter
Highland Council chiefs have delivered the message their latest financial crisis will not disrupt their priority of protecting the public through extensive road gritting this winter.
Thousands pack out Ellon’s street for Christmas lights switch-on
Thousands of people packed out the streets of an Aberdeenshire town as an annual festive extravaganza was brought back from the brink of cancellation.
North-east and Highlands coldest places in the UK at the weekend
The north-east and the Highlands were the coldest regions of the UK at the weekend as temperatures dropped to the lowest of the winter season so far.
Warming up for winter
With the colder months on their way, it's time to make strides with your shoe game. We walk you through the footwear to snap up now