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3500 homes still without electricity after Storm Isha power cuts – and some will remain blacked out overnight

Thousands of homes across Scotland were still without power at 5pm on Monday evening following overnight outages caused by Storm Isha.

Storm Jocelyn will spark rail fresh network shutdown on Tuesday

Storm Jocelyn will spark rail fresh network shutdown on Tuesday

Network Rail Scotland has warned that further serious railway disruption is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday after Storm Jocelyn arrives.

Have your bins been missed? Highland Council issues waste collection advice following storms

Have your bins been missed? Highland Council issues waste collection advice following storms

Households whose bin collections have been missed due to disruption from the recent heavy snows & gales have been given an update by Highland Council.

'Extreme' 100mph wind forecast sparks red 'danger to life' Storm Isha warning from Met Office for Highlands

'Extreme' 100mph wind forecast sparks red 'danger to life' Storm Isha warning from Met Office for Highlands

The red warning, which was issued shortly before midnight, covers areas around the Moray Firth.

UPDATE: A9 almost cleared of stranded vehicles 'but likely to remain shut for hours yet', say police

UPDATE: A9 almost cleared of stranded vehicles 'but likely to remain shut for hours yet', say police

The force has also advised against travelling between south Highland and north Highland as many key routes remain blocked by drifting snow.

UPDATE: Stranded A9 motorists urged to 'stay in cars and keep warm' as police warn other drivers to 'avoid area'

UPDATE: Stranded A9 motorists urged to 'stay in cars and keep warm' as police warn other drivers to 'avoid area'

Police confirm 'multiple' vehicles are stuck in the snow on the A9 north of Helmsdale and have warned that it is unclear when conditions will improve.

Motorists stuck on snow-bound A9 at Helmsdale, warns Traffic Scotland

Motorists stuck on snow-bound A9 at Helmsdale, warns Traffic Scotland

'Several vehicles' have become stranded on the busy A9 trunk road due to heavy and drifting snow, Traffic Scotland has warned.

Snow plough leaves road as drifts cause chaos on Highland routes

Snow plough leaves road as drifts cause chaos on Highland routes

Police have urged motorists to take extra care, after heavy snow and drifting left some roads in such poor condition even ploughs have had trouble.

'High risk' of snow disruption in amber alert areas spark pleas to Highlanders

'High risk' of snow disruption in amber alert areas spark pleas to Highlanders

"Do you really need to travel?", Highlanders have been asked amid a heightened amber snow alert and Met Office warnings of "significant" fresh totals.

Highland snow warning upgraded to amber as heavier snow and drifts forecast

Highland snow warning upgraded to amber as heavier snow and drifts forecast

A heightened amber warning has been issued amid forecasts of even heavier snowfalls and drifting snow.

'Considerable' avalanche risk on Highland mountains, as warning level raised

'Considerable' avalanche risk on Highland mountains, as warning level raised

Avalanche risks on Highland peaks are now "considerable", mountain-goers have been warned in the wake of heavy snowfall.

Heavy snow 'starting to affect' busy Highland trunk roads

Heavy snow 'starting to affect' busy Highland trunk roads

Heavy snow is starting to impact several Highland trunk roads, Traffic Scotland has revealed.

Police plea to Highland motorists to rethink planned journeys amid 'heavy snowfall' and 'challenging' conditions

Police plea to Highland motorists to rethink planned journeys amid 'heavy snowfall' and 'challenging' conditions