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The snow-covered peak of Beinn Eighe and the mountains of Torridon are reflected in Loch Droma near Ullapool, Wester Ross. Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Snow and ice warning after temperatures plummeted to -12.5C in parts of Scotland

Careless car drivers risk hefty fines over winter.

Tips to avoid shelling out up to £18,000 in motoring fines this winter

Dog Trust Leeds' have issued important advice on keeping dogs safe this winter.

How to keep your dog safe this winter

Snow is expected to fall in Scotland this week.

First Scottish snow of winter 2023 and white Christmas odds

According to Modern Building Services: “Condensation isn’t just a nuisance. Excess condensation left within a property can lead to the formation of damp patches and then mould growth.”

Window Condensation: What causes it and how can we get rid of it?

A mucky car could hit you in the pocket this winter.

5 tips to keep your car spotless this winter and avoid a hefty fine

Deacon Blue are set to headline Belladrum 2024.

Belladrum 2024: Deacon Blue and Sugababes confirmed for 2024 festival

Network Rail working to fix major signal outage in Edinburgh area

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A few simple tips can help keep you safe when driving in stormy conditions.

Storm Ciaran: 7 tips on staying safe while driving in stormy weather

The UK Met Office have been giving storms names since 2014.

These are all 21 storm names for 2023/24 - including Hamish and Stuart

The 10 breeds of adorable dog most likely to develop heatstroke

A weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for much of the south of England. Flood warnings are also in place in the area. 

Picture: Habibur Rahman.

Flash floods hit the UK - and Storm Ciaran is also on the way

Members of the coastguard rescue team wade through the flood waters to evacuate a man and a dog in Brechin. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Flood warning for heavy rain extended until Halloween

The tradition of changing the clocks in Britain dates back to over a century, here’s what you should know.

Explainer When do the clocks change in the UK (2023) and why do we change them?

The Met Office has issued new yellow warnings for rain in regions across Scotland. Picture: Getty Images

Labour pledge to create Cobra-style taskforce to help tackle flooding

Storm Babet hits Stonehaven harbour. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Yellow weather warning in place until Saturday as Scotland braces for more rain

In this aerial photo, responders are seen near wreckage in the aftermath of a multi-vehicle pileup on the I-55 road near New Orleans. A €'superfog'€ of smoke from south Louisiana marsh fires and dense morning fog caused multiple traffic crashes involving scores of cars. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

What creates super fog and the other types of fog

The plane skidded of the runway at Leeds Bradford Airport amid high winds and heavy rain

Airport closes after plane skids off runway in Storm Babet

Storm Babet has destroyed homes and claimed three lives

Storm Babet claims third life as man dies in flood water

A member of the emergency services helps resident Laura Demontis from a house in Brechin, Scotland, as Storm Babet batters the country.

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Three killed in deadly weather across UK | Flooding deluges Brechin

Brechin was under water on Friday after Storm Babet battered the country.

15 pictures that show the extent of Storm Babet flooding in Brechin

Dogs and storms don't always mix.

How to tell if your pet is stressed by storms and keeping them calm

Sand bags sit in a doorway in Aberfoyle in Perthshire in preparation for Storm Babet. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

What do the weather warnings in the UK mean?

Bleeding your radiator can be a convenient means of saving money on heating bills during the colder months.

How to bleed a radiator: Save money on bills during cold months

The Met Office said a cold snap is on its way, with large parts of the UK experiencing heavy rain and snow on the mountains.

Rain to batter UK as cold snap arrives - including first frost

Rain floods the Old Course at St Andrews on Saturday morning, causing the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship to be disrupted. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Dunhill Links set for Monday finish after Saturday play is washed out

White Sand Beaches in Scotland: 13 Beaches that rival tropical ones

The Scots word “dreich” is typically used to describe damp, grey weather which is the meteorological norm for Scotland.

Explainer Scots Word of the Week: Dreich ‘rains’ supreme as our most iconic word

The RNLI has warned that conditions around coasts could be treacherous as Storm Agnes prepares to hit the country. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK braces as Storm Agnes prepares for landfall

Storm Agnes to cause more travel chaos this week as 80mph winds forecast. (Photo: Getty Images)

Storm Agnes to cause more travel chaos as 80mph winds forecast

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The best TV shows to watch this week including Bake Off

Met Office issue yellow weather warning for heavy rain & flooding

Much of the UK will see more rainy days to come, the Met Office has said.

Met Office: More rain in store before warmer weather returns

The Met Office said much of the UK will see a drop in temperatures following days of heatwave.

The heatwave’s over: here’s when the rain is due

Here is everything you should know about Autumn in the UK and the upcoming clock change.

Explainer When does Autumn start? What is the Autumn Equinox? Clock change date

Yellow weather warnings in place for thunderstorms in the UK

The final blast of summer is underway in the UK with temperatures pushing 32C in some areas.

Met Office says today may be hottest day of year before thunder storms

A woman reads a book on a bench in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

UK heat-health warning escalated as temperatures hit sweltering 32C

A man reads a book while sunbathing in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

What is a ‘heat dome’ and how will UK be affected as temperatures soar

The Met Office has revealed when the heatwave will hit the UK this week.

UK summer arrives with 32C heatwave

17 Incredible Scottish Lochs to visit while the sun is shining

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Top 37 Scottish terms for Scotland’s weather including “taps aff”

Beached Jellyfish sightings are common throughout the UK during the Spring and Summer months. Scotland, in particular, has had a recent influx which has shocked many.

Explainer Why are there so many dead Jellyfish? Scots beach full of huge Jellies

Spider season is upon us - here’s how to prevent them from entering your home. (Getty Images)

Spider season: 10 ways to prevent creepy crawlies invading your home

Weymouth beach (pictured) has been named the best beach in the The Times and Sunday Times Best UK Beaches

Met Office verdict as Britain to face ‘heat blast’

Holidaymakers brave the rain on Blackpool promenade on August 14.

August Bank Holiday weather: Met Office forecast after wash-out summer

Homes in the UK are designed to retain heat, so heatwaves prove tough for Brits who cannot escape the high temperatures.

How to keep your home cool without air con as temperatures soar again

Adults look forward to summer activities though they have less time 

Temperatures in the UK are set to soar above those in the US this week

Parts of the UK to be hotter than California - when the rain eases

Parts of Spain have been issued with a red weather warning

Spanish tourist hotspots issued with ‘extreme risk’ weather warning

Wildfires in Maui, Hawaii

At least 36 dead in Hawaiian wildfires - what we know so far

Storm Antoni has caused high winds and rain across the UK this weekend

When will the rain stop?

Storm Antoni chaos as trains cancelled & houses evacuated

Storm Antoni chaos as trains cancelled & houses evacuated

Storm Antoni is set to hit parts of the UK with 60mph gusts of wind in parts

‘Biggest storm of the year’ to hit UK today with 60mph winds

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