Transport

2023 is on track to be Earth’s warmest year on record, while carbon dioxide concentrations are at their highest for at least 2 million years.

Due to obstruction of the track between Dyce and Inverurie disruption is expected to continue until the water level drops.

Due to an obstruction on the track between Dyce and Inverurie all train lines are closed and disruption is expected until early afternoon.

AMID dreadful traffic conditions caused by Storm Gerrit, Huntly came together to support those stranded in the town.

Aberdeenshire Council has confirmed that the main road into Pennan has reopened following a landslip.

NEW figures show that 11 people have died and 69 have been seriously injured on the A96 in the last four years.

An active frontal system will extend northeastwards bringing heavy rain to low levels and a period of snow across higher ground.

In the aftermath of Storm Gerrit, Aberdeenshire Council has provided an update indicating it is an improving picture across much of the region.

Many north-east roads are still closed as flood water recedes and storm debris is cleared.

Flooding has seen the closure of several north-east roads, with the Huntly area particularity badly affected.

Police are warning of travel disruption across the north-east and the country due to Storm Gerrit.

Strong winds and driving rain have lead to power cuts and road closures across Aberdeenshire.

The Met Office has updated its yellow weather warning for strong winds in the Grampian area on Wednesday.

Wednesday could turn out to be a wet and windy day across the majority of Scotland.

Drivers are advised that the A947 is closed at the junction of the A947/A920 Ellon junction at Greystone south of Oldmeldrum.

An area of low pressure passing to the north brings the likelihood of strong west or north-west winds to much of Scotland on Sunday afternoon.

A CHARITY bike shop in Huntly has shared its plans to buy and upgrade the building it is based in, after receiving a £50,000 grant.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds on Christmas Eve into Christmas Day.

The strongest winds are likely to be across the far north and north-east of Scotland reaching between 45-55mph with stronger gusts.

An electric vehicle charging tariff will be applied to charging points in Abereen, Elgin, Dyce and Kintore.