Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution is working to reconnect some 2,800 homes in the region, but residents have been warned they could be without power until the end of the week as the cold snap continues to bite. Read more:
The Met Office has extended a yellow warning for snow and ice covering northern Scotland and north-east England until 11.59pm on Thursday.
Council leader Emma Macdonald said:"This is a tremendously difficult time for many people whose homes will be cold and food and other supplies may be running low.
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