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Sales of salt and grit soar as the country endures the winter weather

By Maria Stapleton DIY stores say sales of rock salt and grit have shot up by more than 1000 per cent in recent days as...

Thrills & chills as ski fans lap up snow

WHILE the rest of the country has been gripped by freezing temperatures and chaotic roads, keen skiers and snowboarders have been revelling in the fact that...

BLOG: Fighting to keep you safe, whatever the weather

The current extreme weather conditions in Lothian and Borders and across Scotland are making daily life challenging for people. Whilst some people will not be...

Slippery stuff from Ryanair

You have to admire Ryanair's PR spirit. As the nation tries to come to grips with the white out conditions, they choose today to launch...

Blizzards close Forth Road Bridge

BLIZZARD conditions have forced the complete closure of the Forth Road Bridge – sparking massive traffic problems. Snowploughs and gritting teams were this morning struggling...

Flooding unlikely as winter temperatures set to remain

PLUNGING temperatures could help Scots avoid another winter agony – flooding. The extraordinary heavy snowfall has left experts monitoring water levels for dangers of flooding...

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