Storm Darcy: Last News

Heavy snowstorms that battered the UK during Storm Darcy last month could be set to make a come back.

crash on the A90 which left the vehicle on its side in a ditch .A Stagecoach double-decker running from Peterhead to Aberdeen was involved in the smash at around 6.35am this morning.The incident happened as the bus exited the A90 on to the Newburgh slip road.The bus driver was taken to hospital as a precaution, however, the one passenger on board was not injured.The roads in the area are heavily impacted by snow and ice as Storm Darcy continues to batter Scotland.A Stagecoach North Scotland spokesman told the Daily Record: “One of our services operating from Peterhead to Aberdeen was involved in an incident in poor weather around 6.35am today as the bus exited the A90 on to the Newburgh slip road.”The driver of the bus was taken to hospital

a massive milk lorry up an icy hill has been rewarded - with a year's free supply of dairy products.We told how Charlene Leslie had nipped out for a bottle of Irn Bru and some snacks when she saw the eight-wheel HGV struggling through the heavy snow in Cowdenbeath, Fife on Tuesday as Storm Darcy continued to rage.The mum-of-three said she couldn't leave the driver 'without help' and was videoed pushing the Graham's milk lorry up the slope from behind.An incredible 18-second clip of the feat went viral online with some branding the 33-year-old 'a tank'.Now bosses at Graham's said there was only one fitting reward as they presented her with a year's supply of the white stuff.Charlene said she was heading to a local shop with two of her three

Micky Mellon insists treacherous Tayside weather wreaking havoc with their preparations for Livingston is just another hurdle in a season of madness. The United players had to be put through their paces on ZOOM after several inches of snow and Mellon couldn’t get his car out of Tannadice.

coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours.The First Minister also announced that 830 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, taking the total figure to 189,175.Scotland's death toll now stands at 6,599.1,499 people are in hospital being treated for the deadly virus while 109 people remain in intensive care.It comes as droves of Scots missed out on their first Covid-19 vaccine appointment in the wake of Storm Darcy.Large parts of the country have been blanketed by heavy snowfall after severe wintry conditions descended on Scotland earlier in the week.The several inches of snow that has landed over the past few days has now started to freeze, resulting in testing conditions for people taking to Scotland’s

Storm Darcy blizzards.Barry Forrest and Susan Morrison decided to embrace the snowy conditions in Kirkcaldy by throwing on the thermals and embarking on the ambitious project.It's the third igloo that Barry, 36, has built since purchasing a nifty 'icebox' tool from Canada several years ago.The igloo maker costs about £250 and works by creating compressed ice blocks.Barry told the Record: "Me and my girlfriend decided we'll go play in the snow and make an igloo so we started it last night."It's a tool I got a long time ago, it's called an 'icebox igloo maker' and it comes all the way from Canada."A guy who makes igloos in Canada made a contraption to help build them and I bought one when I was a lot younger.

mum who, went viral after helping push a lorry to safety amid Storm Darcy, 'was just trying to help' as shocked locals watched on.Charlene Leslie was 'just popping to the shop for some Irn-Bru and snacks' when chaos erupted in her hometown of Cowdenbeath, Fife on Tuesday.We told how vehicles struggled to get up one hill in the town centre due to heavy snowfall in the wake of Storm Dacy.

NHS workers free accommodation during the cold snap.Owners of the Beveridge Park Hotel, in Fife, are welcoming doctors and nurses who can’t travel during the arctic weather.Last night over a dozen members of staff from the Victoria Hospital, in Kirkcaldy, took up the generous offer.A similar number are expected to take up the offer tonight.An employee at the hotel said the manager was doing his “good deed” for the hard working NHS workers.He explained that most of the medics had travelled from Edinburgh and had been caught out by the wintry conditions.He told us: “We’re providing rooms and a continental breakfast for the NHS workers who can’t get home or travel due to the weather.“It’s a mix of doctors and nurses and they are mainly

link!Today will continue to be cold but it will not be as breezy.Snow showers should be more scattered and there will be a mix of cloud and bright spells.There is a chance of a few snow showers early in the night but then skies clear.It will be very cold with light winds.

crashed on the A1 in East Lothian sparking travel chaos this morning.Emergency services have raced to the scene after the HGV was involved in a road traffic collision at around 6.50am on the road to Edinburgh, northbound at Gladsmuir.Police are currently on the scene and all lanes were restricted on the road between A198 Tranent and the B6363 Gladsmuir.The road has now reopened to drivers but it is not yet clear if there have been any injuries as a result of the crash.Police Scotland have been approached by the Daily Record for a comment.It comes as Storm Darcy continues to wreak havoc across the country after further snowfall throughout the night.A yellow weather warning remains in place for snow until 23.59pm tonight and cops are urging

Celtic's clash with St Mirren, but the show went on, as Neil Lennon put his players through their paces.Morale was high in the camp after two straight wins put a defeat to the Saints at Parkhead in the rearview mirror, and the focus was firmly on revenge for the defending champions.The snow was falling all around them but there was no let up in the pace of the session as pulses were left racing ahead of Tuesday's showdown.Here are some of the things we spotted from the session.Moi Elyounoussi is known for his grace and subtlety on the pitch, but he took things one step further on Tuesday as he took to training the pitch guised as a ninja.It seems the Norwegian winger, if that is indeed who is buried under all those layers, wasn't enjoying

Storm Darcy, with severe weather warnings in place as temperatures plunge.But with so much snow and cold weather, is it safe to still take your dog out for a walk?More dogs are lost during winter than in any other season, but there are some things you can do to make sure your four-legged friend remains safe in the cold.Dogs Trust has shared their top advice for winter walks - and recommend that you keep your pooch on a lead if it's heavily snowing.Snow can be disorientating, which means your dog can get lost easily and frequently lose their scent in snow and ice.During blizzards, dogs can often panic in a snowstorm and run away and often a second leash can help prevent your dog from bolting if you drop the regular lead.Dogs Trust also urge

Sam Heughan has sent fans wild with a new wintery snap.The Outlander actor looked trendy in a navy corduroy jacket as he stepped out to enjoy the Glasgow snow and finished his look with a pair of sunglasses - giving off serious James Bond vibes.And much to fans delight, Sam appeared to have his famous red 'Jamie Fraser' hair too as the filming for season six of Outlander continues.FIlming commenced at the start of January for the much anticipated new season, as fans claim they have been suffering from some serious 'Droughtlander'.But his followers were delighted to see a glimpse of the star.Sam captioned the snap: "SNOW MAN".And fans were 'melting' at his post.One wrote: "Oh Snowdorable!!"While one fan penned: "Beautiful, very Beautiful

Storm Darcy continues to wreak havoc.Police are asking the public to stay at home and only make essential journeys amid heavy snowfall.The Met Office has a yellow weather warning in place until 9pm for much of the country, which a separate amber weather warning is in place for the central belt and east coast.A car crashed on the M90 southbound at the Halbeath off slip near Dunfermline at 4.28am.It is understood a lorry jack-knifed and no one was injured. At 5.25am the M8 eastbound was closed off at junction 6, Newhouse, after an accident on the road.Injuries are currently unknown.

Storm Darcy.Using skis, snowboards and "anything from their homes", revellers flocked to the area last night after the city was blanketed in snow.Freezing conditions blanketed the city in snow over night, turning the West End park into a scene from the Alps.However, the images prompted concern from some residents over the lack of social distancing in place.Dozens of people were pictured huddled up along the park’s banks, despite the recommended two metre distance.In one image, a wall of people can be seen waiting to take their turn to slide down a snowy hill.While another shows a throng of people stood silhouetted against the city lights.The snaps were taken at around 10pm by local Antonio Grosos, who said: “Lots of people took the slopes

direct to your inboxAs Storm Darcy continues to grip parts of the UK in a wintry blast, a yellow weather warning for snow remains in place today for parts of Greater Manchester.Snow and ice warnings remain in place for most of England and Scotland as the effects of Storm Darcy continue to cause traffic delays and other hazards.The Met Office has yellow warnings for snow and ice current for the eastern half of Great Britain extending to the Shetland Islands, advising of likely longer journey times by road, bus and rail, and cautioning people to be wary of slipping on ice.A more severe amber warning for snow is in place, in effect until 9pm, for Scotland between Glasgow and Edinburgh and north to Perth.The yellow snow warning, which is in

Glasgow before smashing into another car last night.It comes after Storm Darcy, dubbed the 'Beast from the East 2' , triggered travel chaos for Scots.Heavy snow has brought the country to a standstill with numerous accidents reported across Scotland.In a video filmed in Glasgow City Centre pandemonium unfolded when the driver of a Tesla attempted to drive down the steep Blythswood Street.The driver stops at the top of the hill and takes a moment to consider his options before making the foolish decision to carry on down the street.They quickly go into a skid and are unable to stop before ploughing into a parked car.In the video a stunned onlooker can be heard shouting: "You canny, you canny."While a friend laughing hysterically asks: "Are

Large parts of the country have been hit again with heavy snow amid Storm Darcy.Severe weather warnings have been issued and forecasters have warned of disruption to travel.Chief meteorologist at the Met Office, Steve Ramsdale, said on Monday that cold air is firmly in place across the whole of the UK."Snow showers will continue to feed into eastern parts through the week," he said."Many places will see further snow accumulations with a few centimetres likely quite widely.

February is set to be the coldest month on record in Scotland after bookies slashed odds as an amber weather warning for snow is issued.Temperatures could drop to -10C on Monday night in parts of the country as Storm Darcy brings freezing easterly winds which lead to blizzards, snow drifts and treacherous ice.Leading bookmaker Ladbrokes cut the odds on this winter ending as the coldest since records began in the UK to 1/3 as temperatures continue to drop.It comes as an amber weather warning for snow has been issued for Tuesday with up to 10 inches of snow expected to build up across the Central Belt.Snow showers are expected to from Monday night until 9pm tomorrow as weather conditions behind the Beast from the East make a comeback.The Met

direct to your inboxStorm Darcy has been likened to 'Beast from the East 2' as a cold blast of wintry weather has swept along the east coast of the UK overnight.Parts of England and Scotland are still covered by snow and ice warnings as the new week begins amid the nation’s ongoing cold snap.The Met Office has issued severe amber snow warnings for London and south-east England, where heavy snow is likely to cause long delays on roads and to rail and air travel.Forecasters are warning of a strong chance of roads becoming blocked by deep snow, “with many stranded vehicles and passengers likely”.

Freezing temperatures and heavy snow will continue to batter Britain today as the 'Beast from the East 2' promises to leave up to a foot of the white stuff in its wake.