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Farmers and supermarkets worry that extreme weather will stop food getting to consumers – here’s what needs to change

Storm Amy with its gusts of nearly 100mph brought heavy rain, fallen trees, and transport disruption across parts of the UK in October. Shortly after, a cold spell brought frost risks in several areas. The shift from flooding to frost showed how quickly farmers’ access to fields, harvesting and transport…

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Duke of Edinburgh praises pupils who braved expedition during Storm Amy

Edward met young people from across Wales during a visit to Cardiff and asked them about their activities as part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

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Owl rescued after flying 180 miles to oil rig during Storm Amy

The owl was rescued via a helicopter and has now been returned to the wild

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Almost 75,000 farmed salmon in Scotland escaped into the wild after Storm Amy – why this may cause lasting damage

When Storm Amy battered the Scottish Highlands in early October, it tore through a salmon farm’s sea pens, releasing around 75,000 fish into open water in Loch Linnhe. The scale of the escape is alarming. It comes at a time when wild Atlantic salmon – already classified as “endangered” in…

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Ryanair flight forced to divert several times amid Storm Amy landing struggle

While there was never any real danger, passengers describe the several attempts at landing amid Storm Amy's winds

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Mayday alert issued as Ryanair flight six minutes away from running out of fuel

The flight to Scotland struggled to land as Storm Amy hit the country last week

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Power restored to all homes almost a week after Storm Amy swept in

Around 1,000 engineers and tree cutters were involved in the Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks’ response.

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400-year-old tree planted by King James VI severely damaged by Storm Amy

The historic sycamore tree was planted by James VI of Scotland in the grounds of Scone Palace

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Storm Amy sees festival organisers pour away 7,000 litres of beer

The organisers of Edinburgh Oktoberfest also said they had to destroy ‘thousands of bratwurst and schnitzel’ after events were cancelled.

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More than 1,000 homes still without power on fifth night since Storm Amy

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said the ‘vast majority’ of households are due to have power restored by the end of Tuesday.

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ScotRail: Storm Amy was significant’ weather event that created real challenges

More than 480 incidents were reported, the railways operator said as SSEN revealed about 1,400 Scots homes remained without power.

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Thousands of homes face fourth night without power in wake of Storm Amy

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said “challenging” network faults were still being addressed in parts of the Highlands, Argyll and Mull.

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Storm Amy damages historic cottage at Culloden battlefield

AN iconic cottage at Culloden Battlefield has been visibly damaged by Storm Amy, it has emerged.

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Storm Amy disruption ‘illustration of climate problem’ – Swinney

The first named storm of the season brought travel disruption and power cuts.

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Thousands still without power after Storm Amy sweeps across UK

Hundreds of engineers are working to repair damage from the storm.

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Thousands of homes still without power after Storm Amy

Thousands of homes remain without power into a fourth day as work continues to repair damage following Storm Amy ...

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Many homes still without power after Storm Amy

Weather warnings were in place during the storm.

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Around 12,000 homes still without power as Storm Amy clean up continues

The storm swept in on Friday.

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Storm Amy road worker assaulted while using chainsaw

Police are appealing for information about the incident in the Spean Bridge of the Highlands.

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Around 17,000 homes still without power after Storm Amy

There is still disruption to some rail travel.

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Road worker assaulted and 'pushed into ditch' during Storm Amy cleanup

A ROAD worker clearing trees from the A82 following Storm Amy was assaulted and "pushed into a ditch" by an unknown man

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At least three people killed as Storm Amy batters Europe with strong winds and rain

Authorities in Ireland reported a man died in Letterkenny, northwest Ireland in what police called a weather-related incident, while in France, at least two people were reportedly killed by the storm, local officials said on Saturday.

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Crews doing ‘very best’ to restore power after Storm Amy

The ‘vast majority’ of properties without power in Northern Ireland will have it restored on Sunday, crews have advised.

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Storm Amy latest: Thousands still without power as weather warnings continue

Yellow warnings are in place until midday for parts of the UK

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Thousands without power amid Storm Amy wind warnings

Yellow warnings are in place until midday for northern Scotland.

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