Month: December 2017

A severe weather warning is in place for parts of the UK, with forecasters warning temperatures are set to tumble over the weekend.   The Met Office yellow warning for Orkney, Shetland, the Highlands and Grampian came into force at 6pm on Thursday.   Several centimetres of snow is likely to settle on higher ground…

After severe gales swept across Scotland and most of Britain, motorists should prepare now for driving in windy conditions, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).   The road safety charity recently released a tips sheet for drivers who find themselves out on the roads in gale-force conditions. Most of the advice focuses upon…

Getting ready for winter is something we should all do – but it need only take a few minutes of preparation to ensure your home and your car are fit for any kind of winter emergency. If you plan to travel during bad weather, always stay up-to-date with weather forecasts by keeping a battery-operated radio…