Snow and ice warnings blanket Scotland as two-day alerts threaten travel chaos

Scots are being warned to brace for more turbulent weather, as the country is to see snow, ice, wind and rain hit this weekend. The Met Office has several weather warnings in place across Saturday and Sunday.

A community will gather to pay an emotional tribute to a “loved” scots dad who tragically died after falling off a bridge in New Zealand on Christmas Day. Duncan Gordon, 39, from Dunkeld, fell backwards from the bridge in Dunedin at around 8pm following a social gathering with friends.

Motorists over 70 must renew their driving licence every three years or face fines, the DVLA has warned.

Drivers have been warned to expect massive delays as a stretch of the M8 for five months from mid-February.

Nicola Sturgeon has warned hospitals in Scotland are "almost completely full" as the NHS endures its "worst winter ever".

Scotland faces a "stark choice" between independence or remaining part of the UK, an SNP minister has claimed.

Scots have been warned that flooding could occur across the country with a number of alerts issued.

Major supermarkets have issued a ream of food warnings this month resulting in several recalls of seasonal and household products.

Scots are bracing for snow across the country as up to eight inches of flurries could fall on Friday.

A veteran spent Christmas Day alone in intensive care after a dream festive holiday to Thailand turned into a nightmare.

Scots are set to be lashed with rain as the Met Office has issued a fresh yellow rain warning for later this week.

A top doctor has warned "there is no way that the NHS in Scotland can survive" in its current form as he called for a national conversation on the future of the health service.

The Met Office have clarified whether Scotland will experience a rare burst of thundersnow as the country endures unsettled conditions.

Parts of Scotland are expected to be hit with up to 10cm of snow on Christmas Day as the Met Office has issued a yellow warning.

Scots are to experience a 'White Christmas' this year as snow is forecast to fall on December 25.

With Christmas just around the corner, the boss of supermarket chain Aldi has issued shoppers with an urgent warning ahead of the holidays.

Social Security Scotland has issued an important update for new and existing claimants of Scottish Child Payment. The devolved benefit is now worth £25 per week to parents and carers of children up to 16, worth £100 per month, per eligible child.

Air passengers travelling to and from Scotland have been affected by the snow and plunging temperatures on Friday, with dozens of flights cancelled, delayed or diverted - and one airport closing altogether.

An amber weather warning for snow has been issued in parts of Scotland today as the freezing cold weather shows no signs of easing off.

An amber weather warning has been issued by the Met Office after heavy snow fell across Scotland's Central Belt overnight.