Storm-force winds of up to 100mph are poised to hit Scotland today, forecasters have warned.

Freezing temperatures which have disrupted Scotland’s roads this week are set to continue, forecasters have warned.

Britain’s first two confirmed victims of swine flu left hospital today as it emerged they may have passed the virus on to someone they know.

Police today arrested four protesters after a field of genetically modified crops was ripped up and trampled on by around 70 activists.