The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Power

Manhole explodes in Scots city as man's jacket 'melted' by blast

An underground explosion in a Scottish Power electrical junction box sent debris flying into the street.

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2023

Edinburgh pavement 'explodes' in front of shoppers as firefighters race to scene

Fay was enjoying a trip to the Raeburn in Stockbridge when she heard a loud bang and saw a puff of black smoke coming from a shattered manhole cover at a busy street corner.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 5, 2023

Scots mum 'unable to wash kids' after water shut off for more than 24 hours

The issues were later compounded by a power outrage that affected the block intermittently overnight.

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023

Women's football set for landmark Scotland partnership as six-figure investment announced

Scotland has enjoyed immense growth in women's football in recent years and a new partnership deal promises to further capitalise on the fever

Daily Mirror · Jun 19, 2023

Energy bills could rise for almost a million families after major meter change

Hundreds of thousands of homes still have legacy electricity meters fitted - and they will be turned off next Spring

Chronicle Live · Jun 14, 2023

Almost one million households could see energy bills spike as major service to close down

New data from Elexon, the company responsible for managing the electricity balancing and settlement system, shows which energy firms have the most customers with the Radio Teleswitch Service device

Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2023

How energy suppliers including British Gas, EDF, Shell, Scottish Power and Octopus set your direct debit

How often your payment is checked to make sure you're not spending too much or too little depends on your supplier

Chronicle Live · May 30, 2023

Techniquest is handing out thousands of free tickets to people in some of Wales' poorest areas

Techniquest will provide free access to the centre for 3,000 people this summer, as well as tickets to view their new Ocean Extravaganza project

Wales Online · May 18, 2023

Scottish Power accused of 'lack of urgency' over street light repairs by fed-up Renfrewshire councillor

Councillor James MacLaren has claimed it can take up to six months for a fault to be fixed.

Daily Record · May 10, 2023

Warning as families face bills to replace broken smart meter displays

Two in five reported problems with smart meters relate to the in-home display, but you may have to foot the bill yourself

Chronicle Live · May 9, 2023