Storm Babet has cut power from more than 33,000 customers in Scotland but the vast majority are now reconnected, energy firm Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) said.
07.10.2023 - 18:59 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Scotland's travel network has been left in a state of chaos as the country battles 'danger to life' rainfall.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for a large part of central Scotland, while a yellow weather warning covers most of the country.
Train stations across the country have been left submerged in floodwater, with heavy rain turning the tracks at Bowling in West Dunbartonshire in a river.
Other stations, such as Dalmarnock, Greenock West and Thornliebank, were also ground to a halt by flooding.
Meanwhile some roads have been cut off by landslides, with video capturing debris ripping across the A83 in Argyll and Bute on Saturday morning.
We'll keep you up to date with all the latest news on the weather here.
A lifeboat rushed to the aid of a Scots ferry after it lost power in today's rainstorms.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution Vessel was scrambled just before 9.30am this morning. The UK Coastguard had requested the help of the RNLI on Saturday to assist a ferry that had lost propulsion whilst undergoing sea trials.
The RNLI said the Severn class all-weather lifeboat made best speed to the stricken vessel, around 800m off Kilchoan Pier on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. Due to the size of the vessel, and how close it was to the land, the decision was made to tow it back to Tobermory, on the Isle of Mull.
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The horror moment when a pedestrian was hit by a car while trying to protect his home from floods has been captured in video footage.
Police have launched a probe after the incident happened on Glasgow Road in Dumbarton at around 12.30pm on Saturday. In the clip a resident can be seen leaving her flat as she
Storm Babet has cut power from more than 33,000 customers in Scotland but the vast majority are now reconnected, energy firm Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) said.
Storm Babet continues to batter the UK with strong winds and heavy rain today, with three dead and severe 'danger to life' warnings still in place.
Pixie Lott has seemingly welcomed her first child with husband Oliver Cheshire! The 32 year old singer is yet to confirm the happy news that she has given birth but was photographed pushing a pram on a walk with Oliver, 35, on Friday. In photographs obtained by Daily Mail, the Mama Do singer is seen beaming as she walks down the street with model Oliver, who is pushing the newborn.
Storm Babet is set to hit Greater Manchester today, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to our region.
With temperatures set to plummet across the UK, you could be in for some extra cash depending on temperatures in your area.
The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning ahead of Storm Babet hitting the UK - with rain forecast to fall across Greater Manchester tonight.
The Met Office has issued an update ahead of the arrival of Storm Babet. The season's second named storm is expected to arrive in the UK later this week, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to many across the country.
A live-action reboot of the mid-90s animated television series Gargoyles is in early development at Disney+, Deadline has confirmed. The project hails from Annabelle writer Gary Dauberman and James Wan‘s Atomic Monster.
Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Gargoyles” could finally be returning to television, with a live-action reboot series currently in the works at Disney+. Variety has confirmed that the Disney streaming service is working with writer Gary Dauberman and James Wan‘s Atomic Monster to develop a live-action version of the beloved animated show. Dauberman would serve as writer and executive producer with Wan also executive producing.
Storm Babet is set to batter Scotland with heavy rain this week, sparking fears of more devastating floods.
Strictly fans have shown their support for Karen Hauer after her live show performance on Saturday night, amid reports that she has 'split' from her husband, Jordan Wyn-Jones.The professional dancer took to the dance floor with her celebrity partner Eddie Kadie over the weekend, however, their routine failed to wow the judges as they received a score of 24 out of 40. Fans of the show expressed their concern for Karen, as many took to social media to ask if she's 'ok' as she appeared to be putting on a brave face during her appearance on the show.Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one person said: "[heart emoji] goes out to Karen ,she held her self & dance together after reading her sad news #StrictlyComeDancing." Another said: "Karen did well #StrictlyComeDancing," whilst a third wrote: "Is Karen ok? Her expression is off — did he accidentally injure her, did she hurt herself, is something wrong with her dress? She looked - immediately after the routine, before the feedback - upset." A fourth queried: "What was wrong with Karen? She didn't look herself at all," whilst a third said: "Something gone wrong with Eddie & Karen.
Bullish Scotland boss Steve Clarke arrived here in Seville and then challenged his players to grab the point that will stun Europe and take them to Germany 2024.
A 'cold snap' of weather could hit as early as this weekend as a yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for parts of the UK.
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A Scots university professor has told how he watched in horror as his family home in Gaza was destroyed during Israeli air strikes that were broadcast live on television.
A clean-up operation is underway to remove 9,500 tonnes of debris from the A83 following heavy rainfall last weekend.
Scotland continues to deal with the effects of the weekend's rainstorms, after more heavy rainfall this afternoon caused further chaos - as a man was photographed canoeing down the street in Glasgow.
Odsonne Edouard might have left Celtic two years ago but he showed memories of his time at Parkhead are still fresh - as he burst into a Hoops fans’ chant dedicated to him during a live TV interview.
Rescuers have saved the life of a common seal pup which became entangled in a fishing net in the Hebrides.
'Unseasonably warm' weather is set to hit Greater Manchester as temperatures are expected to exceed 20C this weekend. Sunny spells are in store for the region with little chance of rain - although it will be cloudy in parts, according to the Met Office.