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VIDEO: Trailer trouble on the Forth Road Bridge during December 28 storm

Shocking footage of a lorry's trailer being blown over on the Forth Road Bridge should serve as a timely warning to motorists, according to the bridge's operators. (...)


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Fife Council apologises after being swamped by storm calls

Fife Council has apologised to residents after being overwhelmed by calls during Tuesday's storm. (...)


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'They've probably been there since Culloden' — Carse of Gowrie trees felled by storm

A Longforgan councillor has spoken of his sadness after a number of old trees in the area collapsed during Tuesday's storm. (...)


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SSE onshore wind capacity passes gigawatt milestone

Perth-based energy giant SSE has underlined its leading position in the UK's renewables sector by confirming its onshore wind capacity has passed 1,000MW for the first time. (...)


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Relax — this is how the winter weather is meant to be!

While the previous winter will be remembered for snow and ice, this year's will undoubtedly be noted for the winds that have blasted much of Scotland. (...)


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Thousands left without power after Scotland hit by another winter storm

Hurricane-force winds and driving rain caused chaos across Scotland on Tuesday, with tens of thousands of householders in Tayside and Fife left without power and a trail of damage caused to homes and commercial properties. (...)


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High winds close Tay and Forth bridges on another day of travel chaos in Scotland

Scotland has woken up to another day of travel chaos, as the country faces another weather red alert. (...)


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St Mirren 2 Dundee United 2: Paisley thriller fails to alter Houston's opinion

Dundee United extended their recent unbeaten run to four games at St Mirren last night after securing a draw which also kept them in the SPL top six. (...)


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Dunfermline's trip to Motherwell rescheduled for January 24

Strong winds forced the postponement of Dunfermline's clash with Motherwell at Fir Park. (...)


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Saline windfarm monitoring mast approved after Government reporter overturns Fife Council refusal

Proposals for a 70-metre windfarm monitoring mast have been approved after a planning decision was overturned. (...)


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Skiers' hopes of another extended season suffer an early blow

The promise of an early ski season in Glen Shee has been literally stripped away by high winds. (...)


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Scotland put on amber warning for gales

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind for much of Scotland today between 9am and midnight. (...)


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Christmas arrives with a blast

Gale-force winds battered Courier Country on Christmas Day, causing damage to buildings and disruption to roads. (...)


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St Johnstone 1 Aberdeen 2: Brave 1,607 turn out to endure a match against the weather

A storm swept through Perth on Tuesday night as rain and wind battered the town into submission. Most people wisely decided to stay indoors for their own health and safety, while those who had to venture out took to the pavements and roads reluctantly and with the utmost caution. (...)


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Finance Secretary John Swinney caught up in A9 crash aftermath

Finance Secretary John Swinney narrowly escaped being involved in a multiple pile-up as heavy snow hit the notorious A9 on Tuesday. (...)


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UPDATE: Tay Road Bridge reopens after severe weather warnings

The Tay Road Bridge was closed to all traffic for almost seven hours after the Met Office upgraded its weather warnings for Scotland ahead of Tuesday's evening rush hour. (...)


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Cowdenbeath quarry applies to erect 100m wind turbine

A Fife quarry has been earmarked as the potential site for a 100m wind turbine. (...)


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Efforts to restore power after 'Armageddon' storm praised

A Highland Perthshire councillor has praised efforts to restore power to stricken communities. (...)


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Scotland storm: battle to restore power to thousands of homes

Power companies are working to restore supplies to thousands of homes after the worst gales to hit Scotland for more than a decade caused severe disruption across the country. (...)


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Scottish Government asks schools to close for severe gales

The Scottish Government has issued advice to schools across the country urging headteachers to either close for the day or close early due to the risks of severe gales. (...)


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