The polar vortex, a mass of freezing air that encircles the Earth's poles, plays a crucial role in winter weather patterns. When it weakens, it can destabilise the jet streams, allowing icy Arctic air ...

Scotland has been battered by chaotic weather since the start of the new year and the Met Office predicts more ...

Jackley releases name of person found dead in Scotland Wednesday Evening ... but they’re surrounded by areas that have ...

A staged mock emergency is to be held in the south of Scotland to test how well the local community is prepared for the ...

Brits are set for more icy weather later this month with maps showing heavy snow and rain set to fall amid sub-zero ...

The severe weather is expected to ease on Sunday night ... and also parts of the far north-west of England and south-west Scotland. “The wind warning itself for the mainland UK ends at 6pm ...

Police Scotland introduced Operation Overflow to ... overflow site while the cancellations are in place.” More bad weather is expected to hit over the weekend. There are currently no warnings ...

However, the severe weather is expected to subside by Sunday ... and also parts of the far north-west of England and south-west Scotland. "The wind warning itself for the mainland UK ends at ...

A yellow warning for wind will also come into force between 3am and 6am for Northern Ireland and Scotland, with the Met Office warning travel disruption, minor power cuts and flooding may be possible.