Snow to blast Scotland overnight as drivers warned of icy roads in weather alert

Aurora hunters hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights for the second night in a row have descended on Loch Lomond, clogging up roads around the beloved Scots beauty spot.

People who own Amazon's Fire TV Stick have been issued a warning as misuse of the handy device could lead to "damage" or "loss of data".

Drivers are being urged to check their licence plates before new rules come into place.

The latest UK Government figures suggest that almost a third of Scottish households with a prepayment meter have not yet redeemed their energy rebate vouchers. More than 867,000 vouchers were issued in Scotland under the government’s £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) between October and December last year.

Following a day of stormy gale force winds, parts of Scotland will be subject to icy patches this weekend.

The storms which hit the region late last year have left Dumfries and Galloway Council with a roads repair bill of nearly £500,000.

As Storm Otto wreaks havoc across the country, photographs have revealed the shocking impact as trees blocked a number of routes and roofs caved in on properties.

The first storm of the season is set to hit parts of England and Scotland today bringing high winds and rain. Named by the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), Storm Otto has been moving east across the far north of the UK since the early hours.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind as Storm Otto hits the UK.

Scots shops have been urged to stop selling single-use vapes amid growing concern over the environmental havoc they cause.

The Danish Storm Otto is expected to bring blustery gales to most of the country as Scotland is to be hit with 80pmh winds this week.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of North West England.

Scottish Government’s consultation on proposals to restrict alcohol advertising, TRSNMT and Glasgow Summer Sessions – both DF events – have been named as examples in the section about advertising and promotion at non-sporting events.However, the consultation states: “Although there is strong academic evidence looking at the nature and extent of sports sponsorship in Scotland, as well as the impact sports sponsorship has generally, the extent and impact of sponsorship of non-sporting events has not been researched.”DF chief executive Geoff Ellis has said that the changes would “harm the Scottish economy, harm Scottish artists, harm Scottish businesses, reduce tourism and leave Scotland in a weakened position.”He also added that there would likely be job losses, with ticket prices increasing and music fans heading south instead as a result.In a letter to Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Public Health, Women’s Health and Sport, Ellis wrote (via The Glasgow Times): “This letter is not intended to ignore or try to dismiss the fact that there are problem drinkers in Scotland. Rather, it is to implore the Scottish Government not to pursue the misguided proposal to ban all forms of alcohol marketing sponsorship.”He continued: “A proposed restriction on alcohol sponsorship and advertising will be nothing short of disastrous for Scotland’s live music industry.

Motorists are being urged to remain mindful of the petrol stations they use to fill up their cars, as some can cost more than others.

Police have locked down a quiet cul-de-sac in a Scottish Borders town after a missing 11-year-old girl was found 'safe'. Kaitlyn Easson was reported missing in Galashiels on Sunday night after failing to return home after being out with pals.

Historic visitor sites popular with tourists are set to close on Wednesday across Scotland due to strikes.

A slip-road onto the M8 motorway will be closed for five months while another busy road will also be shut for several nights, drivers have been warned.

Scots may have to wrap up this week as there is a chance that the country could be hit with more wintry conditions.

Lethal new pills on the street have sparked a major warning they could fuel Scotland’s drug death toll.

Weather experts have issued a 'danger to life' warning as very strong winds are set to arrive in Ayrshire later this week.