Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Storm Babet’s Wrath Claims Victim Trapped in Flooded Car

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Tragic discovery: Man found dead in Aberdeenshire vehicle during Storm Babet. Search efforts prompted by red weather warning in northeast Scotland. Third storm-related fatality in Scotland. In the aftermath of Storm Babet’s flooding in Aberdeenshire, a tragic discovery was made as a man was found dead inside a vehicle, having become trapped during the deluge. … Read more

Warning: Storm Babet Prompts Stay-at-Home Orders

Warning: Storm Babet Prompts Stay-at-Home Orders

Storm Babet prompts stay-at-home advisory in parts of Scotland. Met Office issues red weather warning for Aberdeenshire and Angus due to expected “exceptional” rainfall. Widespread amber and yellow warnings cover various UK regions for wind and rain. Parts of Scotland are under a strict stay-at-home advisory as Storm Babet approaches, carrying a significant threat of … Read more

Number of Red squirrels rises in Scotland, survey finds 

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Red squirrels are returning to the Aberdeen region. The only red squirrel population in the Highlands is secure and free of greys. Ms. Still said the red squirrel population was “thriving” throughout the country. According to a census of red squirrels in Scotland, efforts to boost their population have been successful. They were observed to … Read more

One-eyed bandit: Long-lost cat home after being found on oil rig

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A lengthy-lost cat has been reunited with its owner in Scotland after being determined at a North Sea oil rig in a delivery field, the Scottish SPCA animal charity stated Friday. The one-eyed black cat turned into found at an oil rig off the port of Peterhead, on the coast of Aberdeenshire in northeast Scotland, the charity said. The … Read more