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Salmon population in Scottish river 'under significant pressure' from high water use

Concerns have been raised about the wild Atlantic salmon population in a river in north-east Scotland, after changes in water extraction were…

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Scotland’s wild Atlantic salmon under threat amid a row over drinking water

Experts voiced ‘profound disappointment’ over a decision to increase water extraction from the River Spey

The Independent UK

Public told not to swim at popular Scottish beach after sewage pipe fault

The public have been warned against bathing near North Ayrshire's coast after two recent sewage discharges

The National (Scotland)

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Hydration stations and 'heat respite areas' considered ahead of Edinburgh festivals

EXTRA hydration stations and "heat respite areas" are among ideas the council’s leader is considering advocating for as Edinburgh faces…

The National (Scotland)

Major route through Scottish city centre to reopen after nearly three months

A busy Glasgow city centre route, which has been shut for more than eleven weeks, will finally reopen next week

The National (Scotland)

It has the highest levels of toxic Pfas in drinking water in Scotland. But how did this remote island become awash with forever chemicals?

Scientists believe they may now have found the cause of Fair Isle’s pollution – and warn that it should be ringing alarm bells in other coastal areas

The Guardian - UK

Rare underground animals relocated from city centre ahead of major project

Rare water voles which burrow underground in Glasgow have been relocated ahead of the start of a major project ...

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Rare burrowing city water voles relocated ahead of drainage works

The voles are said to be of national significance.

The Independent UK

West Highland Way water safety warning issued as walkers fall ill

WALKERS taking on the West Highland Way have been warned not to drink water from streams after two people fell ill, with one of them having to be…

The National (Scotland)

Villagers warned not to drink tap water after oil spills into river

Authorities will distribute bottled-water, as tap water ban set to ‘last several days’

The Independent UK

Grenfell firms still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts, analysis finds

Survivors urge government to stop using suppliers cited in public inquiry into fire in which 72 people died

The Guardian - UK

Regulator says Scottish drinking water 'among the finest in the world'

SCOTTISH drinking water is “amongst the finest in the world”, according to the official regulator.

The National (Scotland)

Hundreds of Scots warned not to drink tap water following 'serious situation'

HUNDREDS of people across Berwickshire are being advised not to drink tap water after a “serious situation” with supply was identified ...

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How worried should we be about water levels in Scotland?

THE highest water scarcity alert has been issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency this week meaning river levels in the east of the…

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Tanks of water shipped to Scottish island up to five times a week amid low reserves

TANKS of treated water are being shipped to a Scottish island up to five times a week to combat low reserve levels ...

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Broadcast watchdog called in over Labour's 'misleading' Scottish water claim

AN interview in which a top Labour minister’s claim that “pollution levels in Scotland are worse than they are in England” went unchallenged…

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Scottish Water hits back at UK minister's 'inaccurate' pollution comments

SCOTTISH Water has hit back at a UK Minister’s comments about water pollution in Scotland ...

Evening Standard

Environment Secretary urged to apologise for ‘misleading’ Scottish water claims

Holyrood’s Climate Action and Energy Secretary has written to Steve Reed about ‘inaccurate and misleading comments’ about water quality in Scotland.

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Scottish Water workers accept pay offer but ‘concerns continue’, says union

The deal with Unison has brought a series of ongoing strikes to an end.

The National (Scotland)

Highland beauty spot becomes 'disgusting mess of grey sludge' amid heatwave

A Highland beauty spot has turned into a "disgusting mess of grey sludge" following the recent heatwave in Scotland ...

The Guardian - UK

Scottish households urged to cut water use as climate crisis limits supplies

Scottish Water boss says average Scot uses 40% more water than people in Yorkshire partly due to mistaken belief water is abundant in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

Police issue misinformation warning following death of woman in Dundee

POLICE are warning people not to share misinformation about the death of a woman in Dundee.

Evening Standard

Man in court charged with murder following death of scientist in Dundee

Dr Fortune Gomo, 39, died after suffering injuries near her home on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Tributes paid to ‘exceptional’ scientist killed in alleged street attack

Fortune Gomo, 39, who worked for Scottish Water, was originally from Zimbabwe.

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘must be held to account’ over Scottish Water pay dispute, unions say

Staff at the company are on strike.

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