The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

A NUMBER of road closures remain in place as Scotland continues to be hit by Storm Babet.

Strong winds and floods struck several countries in northern Europe as the region endured more heavy rain on Friday that forecasters say will continue into the weekend.

Met Office issues rare second red warning for eastern Scotland for severe flooding and disruption

Torrential rain forces major roads to close and blocks rail lines as drivers warned over flooded areas

The storm has left three people dead and hundreds of homes flooded

The left-back requires surgery on an injury sustained while in action for Scotland against Spain, and his manager Jürgen Klopp confirmed: ‘He will be out for a while’

A council official has said flooding and rescues are taking place across Angus in east Scotland.

Storm Babet has caused havoc across the UK, with strong winds and rough seas along the east coast, record breaking rainfall and river levels in Scotland, overtopped flood defences, closed roads and railways and sadly at least two deaths. The impacts are not over as further rain is expected.

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