Met Office issues white Christmas update for Scotland after snow storms & 80mph winds wreak weekend travel chaos

Met Office issues white Christmas update for Scotland after snow storms & 80mph winds wreak weekend travel chaos

WEATHER experts have provided a Christmas snow update after Scots were blasted with 80mph winds over the weekend. It comes after a “perfect storm” of adverse weather conditions and road congestion led to widespread disruption over the weekend. 7 Some Scots woke up to a blanket of snow which caused… Met Office issues white Christmas … Read more

Scots drivers hit with travel chaos as part of M74 CLOSED due to crash

Scots drivers hit with travel chaos as part of M74 CLOSED due to crash

A CRASH has sparked delays on a busy section of one of the country’s busiest motorways. It’s unknown how many vehicles are involved in the smash on the M74 at junction 2 but drivers are being urged to avoid the area. 1 Motorists are being urged to avoid the area Both lanes of the busy … Read more

Hundreds of Scots homes left without power as 85mph pre-Christmas storm hits

Hundreds of Scots homes left without power as 85mph pre-Christmas storm hits

HUNDREDS of Scots homes are experiencing power outages as a pre-Christmas storm batters the country. The Met Office slapped yellow weather warnings for wind across Scotland, effective from 7 am this morning until 9 pm on Sunday. 3 Yellow weather warnings for wind are in force for ScotlandCredit:… Hundreds of Scots homes left without power … Read more

ScotRail braced for fresh cancellations as driver shortage continues

ScotRail braced for fresh cancellations as driver shortage continues

COMMUTERS face a travel nightmare before Christmas as Scotrail bosses struggle to convince drivers to accept overtime on days off. The nationalised train operator expects weekend cancellations due to staff shortages in spite of a recruitment drive and wage rises. 2 Cancellations are likely across… ScotRail braced for fresh cancellations as driver shortage continues …C0NTINUE … Read more

Christmas markets across Scotland CANCELLED as country braces for 85mph Atlantic storm

Christmas markets across Scotland CANCELLED as country braces for 85mph Atlantic storm

CHRISTMAS markets due to take place across Scotland tomorrow have been CANCELLED amid warnings of 85mph winds set to wreck the busiest shopping day of the year. Traders across Glasgow, Renfrewshire and Lanarkshire are losing out on vital festive sales due to forecasts of high winds battering the… Christmas markets across Scotland CANCELLED as country … Read more

Snow hits Scotland as Christmas storms loom with 80mph gales set to batter whole country

Snow hits Scotland as Christmas storms loom with 80mph gales set to batter whole country

SNOW has blanketed parts of Scotland today as a two-day weather alert looms. Residents in northern areas, including Perth and Kinross and the Highlands, woke up to see the white stuff outside this morning. 5 Snow ploughs have been out in force across parts of Scotland this morningCredit: Northpix

Edinburgh Airport Christmas strikes called off at last minute bringing relief to passengers

Edinburgh Airport Christmas strikes called off at last minute bringing relief to passengers

A PLANNED strike over Christmas and New Year by fuel tanker drivers at Edinburgh Airport has been called off, their employer has said. Unite the union announced last week that tanker drivers from plane refuelling-firm North Air would start a 19-day strike on December 18. 3 A planned strike over… Edinburgh Airport Christmas strikes called … Read more

Edinburgh Airport flights GROUNDED amid major air traffic control fault

Edinburgh Airport flights GROUNDED amid major air traffic control fault

PASSENGERS flying to and from a Scottish airport have been hit with a string of delays and cancellations after all flights were grounded this afternoon. Edinburgh Airport is facing major disruption due to a technical issue with air traffic control. 1 2A8PRF9 Edinburgh Airport Fast Park and Plane… Edinburgh Airport flights GROUNDED amid major air traffic … Read more

Travellers warned of Xmas train chaos on busy Glasgow route as staff set to strike

Travellers warned of Xmas train chaos on busy Glasgow route as staff set to strike

Travellers warned of Xmas train chaos on busy Glasgow route as staff set to strike …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> RAIL staff on a busy Glasgow train route are set to strike over Christmas. Train managers at Avanti West Coast are to strike in a dispute over rest day working. 5 Avanti train managers will be … Read more

Weather map reveals Scots facing hazardous road conditions in hours as Met Office issues deep freeze & fog alert

Weather map reveals Scots facing hazardous road conditions in hours as Met Office issues deep freeze & fog alert

Weather map reveals Scots facing hazardous road conditions in hours as Met Office issues deep freeze & fog alert …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> SCOTS are being warned there could be rush-hour chaos tomorrow amid freeze and fog alerts. Many motorways and A-routes began backing up this evening as lingering fog became more dense after the … Read more