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75mph gusts to hit Northern Scotland, warns Met Office

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for Orkney, Shetland, and parts of the Highlands. Gusts of up to 75mph may cause travel chaos and coastal dangers from Thursday evening. Stay informed and prepare for disruption.

Orkney Islands besieged by anti-social cruise tourists

The tranquil Orkney Islands face unprecedented pressure as anti-social tourists from massive cruise ships overwhelm local infrastructure, with reports of defecation at ancient sites and roads clogged with tour buses.

Remote Scottish Village Accessible Only By Boat

Discover Hobbister, the astonishingly remote Scottish village where residents battle tidal schedules and weather just to reach civilisation. This hidden community lives in near-total isolation with a lifestyle unchanged for generations.

Weather crew's home destroyed during hurricane broadcast

A Fox Weather broadcasting team experienced every journalist's nightmare when the very house they were reporting from was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa's fury during a live broadcast, capturing terrifying moments of the storm's devastating power.

UK Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Sunday

The Met Office issues urgent weather warnings as heavy rain and potential flooding are forecast to drench large parts of the UK this Sunday. Stay informed about affected regions and safety advice.

UK Half-Term Weather: Sunshine and Showers Forecast

British families face mixed weather fortunes during October half-term break as Met Office forecasts dramatic temperature swings and regional variations from unseasonable warmth to heavy downpours.

Australia's East Coast Braces for Severe Weather Onslaught

Millions of Australians are preparing for severe weather chaos as massive storm systems threaten flooding rains in Sydney and destructive winds across Victoria and South Australia. Emergency services issue urgent warnings as the extreme conditions approac

Orkney wind farm profits to fund local services

Orkney Islands Council announces groundbreaking plan to reinvest all profits from new wind farm directly into local services, creating a sustainable funding model for the community.

Met Office: 'Anticyclonic Gloom' to blanket UK

The Met Office reveals a week of overcast skies and drizzle as high pressure brings what forecasters call 'anticyclonic gloom' to much of the UK, with only brief sunny intervals.

Man vanishes after Orkney to Manchester journey

The baffling disappearance of Paul Smith, who vanished after travelling from Orkney to Greater Manchester, has left police and family searching for answers in a mysterious missing person case.

UK Braces for -10°C Arctic Blast and Snow

New weather maps show a dramatic temperature plunge is coming to the UK, with parts of Scotland facing -10°C lows and widespread snow expected across northern regions within days.

Scotland's Northern Isles Face 75mph Winds in Met Office Alert

The Met Office has escalated weather warnings for Scotland's Northern Isles as powerful winds threaten travel disruption and potential damage. Orkney and Shetland face the brunt of the severe conditions with gusts potentially exceeding 75mph.

Hong Kong Hotel Lobby Obliterated by Typhoon Wave

Shocking footage captures the dramatic instant a colossal wave, driven by Super Typhoon Ragasa, obliterated a hotel reception in Hong Kong. The city endures ferocious winds and torrential rain as the storm batters the region.

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