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Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

The Met Office has extended a snow & ice warning into Friday for Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands. It follows widespread disruption on Thursday.

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray amid new Met Office weather alerts

Up to 10cm of fresh snow could fall in Moray, Aberdeenshire and the Highlands - residents have been advised amid new weather Met Office warnings.

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Plunging temperatures and rain, sleet and snow falling on frozen ground are likely to pose further dangers this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

New ice warning issued by Met Office

Ice will continue to pose dangers for motorists and pedestrians this evening, the Met Office has warned after issuing a new yellow warning.

Wet Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for snow on New Year’s Day and January 2. It follows immediately on from an amber rain alert on Hogmanay.

13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

Flood warnings are in place in multiple locations, and rail, air and ferry disruption has been reported as heavy rain and snow hits the north.

Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

A soggy Hogmanay is on the cards after the Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy rain in the Highlands.

Met Office ice warning issued as temperatures fall

Ice will pose a danger to motorists and pedestrians overnight and into Monday, the Met Office has warned Aberdeenshire and Moray residents.

Gales to batter Christmas getaway travellers after wind warning extended

Gales are set to dominate the Christmas getaway after warnings for high winds were extended across the whole of the weekend.

King Charles III Coronation Tree planted in Elgin’s Biblical Gardens

Sapling comes from a 750-year-old oak.

WATCH: Will it be a White Christmas?

Will we see a White Christmas this festive season? The Met Office has given us the first indication of what we can expect…

Vattenfall’s redesigned Aultmore Wind Farm proposal could deliver a £70 million economic boost for Moray

The 16-turbine proposal is due to go before Moray Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Committee

Top environmental award joy for dedicated volunteer team

A team of dedicated community volunteers are celebrating after claiming yet another top environmental award.

Huntly occupational therapist wins eco-award for ‘common sense’ efforts

A Huntly health worker has won an award for his inspiring sustainability habits.

Pre-apprenticeship programme is launched to equip next generation of offshore wind energy workforce

Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm has funded a new pre-apprenticeship programme which aims to address a major skills gap in fabrication and welding.

Ministers should ‘come clean’ on wind farm plans, demands MSP

More clarity is needed concerning wind development planning decisions, a Highlands and Islands MSP has urged.

‘Further wind farm developments in our rural Moray community would breach our human rights’, campaigners claim

The “fragile” community is already home to 77 turbines.

ENVIRONMENT

Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray amid new Met Office weather alerts

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray amid new Met Office weather alerts

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

New ice warning issued by Met Office

New ice warning issued by Met Office

Wet Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

Wet Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

Met Office ice warning issued as temperatures fall

Met Office ice warning issued as temperatures fall

Gales to batter Christmas getaway travellers after wind warning extended

Gales to batter Christmas getaway travellers after wind warning extended

King Charles III Coronation Tree planted in Elgin’s Biblical Gardens

King Charles III Coronation Tree planted in Elgin’s Biblical Gardens

WATCH: Will it be a White Christmas?

WATCH: Will it be a White Christmas?

Vattenfall’s redesigned Aultmore Wind Farm proposal could deliver a £70 million economic boost for Moray

Vattenfall’s redesigned Aultmore Wind Farm proposal could deliver a £70 million economic boost for Moray

Top environmental award joy for dedicated volunteer team

Top environmental award joy for dedicated volunteer team

Huntly occupational therapist wins eco-award for ‘common sense’ efforts

Huntly occupational therapist wins eco-award for ‘common sense’ efforts

Pre-apprenticeship programme is launched to equip next generation of offshore wind energy workforce

Pre-apprenticeship programme is launched to equip next generation of offshore wind energy workforce

Ministers should ‘come clean’ on wind farm plans, demands MSP

Ministers should ‘come clean’ on wind farm plans, demands MSP

‘Further wind farm developments in our rural Moray community would breach our human rights’, campaigners claim

‘Further wind farm developments in our rural Moray community would breach our human rights’, campaigners claim

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