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Edinburgh Airbnb host's bathroom flooded with sewage after pipe mistakenly cut

Around three months ago John noticed part of his street outside his home in Craiglockhart, Edinburgh, had been dug up. An engineer from CityFibre later told him fibre optic cables were being fitted outside on the street

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh man's home floods with 'rancid' sewage after engineer cuts pipe

John Morgan, from Craiglockhart in Edinburgh, slammed CityFibre after weeks' worth of excrement, urine and used toilet roll flooded his bathroom.

Daily Record

'Avoid entering the water': Scots bathing warning after sewage discharge

A BATHING water warning has been issued after a faulty main at a pumping station forced the emergency discharge of sewage to the sea.

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Stewartry beach in danger of losing bathing water status unless standards improve

Dhoon Bay near Kirkcudbright must avoid receiving a "poor" rating for water quality for the fourth year running

Daily Record

Council fails to address six key questions about Ayrshire sports pitch application

The Local Democracy Reporting Service asked South Ayrshire Council about the lack of Scottish Water consultation and drainage assessment despite evidence of ongoing flooding.

Daily Record

New chair wants apprenticeships available for ‘every young person in Scotland’

The Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board has named its new group board leader

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Scotland's apprenticeship board appoints Scottish Water boss to expert group

The Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board (SAAB), the body in charge of apprenticeships in Scotland, has appointed Peter Farrer, Scottish Water’s…

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Flood claims surround controversial new Ayrshire pitch bid as decision looms

Councillors will consider application for Victory Park pitch amid objections and flood claims.

Daily Record

Scottish Water invests in technology to protect flood-prone areas

A £100 MILLION investment by Scottish Water over the next five years in nternet of Things (IoT) technology will enable it to predict problems in…

The National (Scotland)

Life-saving swimming lessons offered to Lanarkshire youngsters

Teaching water skills forms part of this year's Drowning Prevention Week

Daily Record

Learn to Swim scheme hopes to cut drowning deaths in West Lothian this summer

Last summer saw several tragic deaths around Scotland and so Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) is offering swimming lessons

Daily Record

Edinburgh's latest road closures and temporary traffic light works across the city

The City of Edinburgh Council has shared the city's latest road closures - with several of the capital's neighbourhoods affected. Here's everything the city's motorists should be aware of from today (7 June)

Edinburgh Live

Scottish Water urges residents to behave responsibly around reservoirs, rivers and lochs in Perth and Kinross this summer

The message comes after the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) highlighted a rise in drowning victims in 2021

Daily Record

Summer water safety warning and advice for people across Lanarkshire

Scottish Water urges residents not to take risks as year-on-year UK accidental drowning figures rise.

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Don't take risks in the water, Scots warned after tragic drownings

SCOTTISH Water is urging people to stay safe, behave responsibly and not take risks around watercourses such as reservoirs, rivers and lochs this…

Daily Record

Traffic hazard concerns raised over flooding problems on rural Scots road

Tree roots within culvert are said to be the cause of the problem outside woollen mill store.

Daily Record

Experts warn everyone to stay safe around water as summer approaches

58 people died in Scotland last year through accidental drowning

The National (Scotland)

Emergency scheme to combat water shortages caused by climate change launched

AN emergency scheme to combat water shortages caused by climate change has been introduced by the Scottish Government.

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Daily Record

Probe launched after claims of River Leven sewage spill

Volunteers from a local enviornemntal group fear that sewage has been discharged into the Leven near Dalreoch Station.

Edinburgh Live

Latest Edinburgh road closures and traffic light updates for capital's motorists

The City of Edinburgh Council has shared road closures, temporary traffic lights and traffic diversions that drivers need to be aware of from today, May 30, in the capital

Daily Record

Shocking footage shows raw sewage running into River Clyde while kayaker passes nearby

The River Clyde Environment Group captured the video in Rutherglen, near Glasgow, at the weekend.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow's River Clyde polluted by raw sewage as video shared of filth flowing into water

Glasgow's River Clyde Environment Group has reported the issue to The Scottish Environment Protection Agency, who are working with Scottish Water to resolve the problem.

Glasgow Live

Locals locked out of park for two years as Scottish Water confirm no end in sight

The formerly busy park in Busby was closed in June 2020 by Scottish Water despite being told it would open the following September the gates remain firmly closed.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow's south side facing months of roadwork chaos as sewer network upgraded

Major works will take place in the Cathcart area from Monday, June 6 as the area's sewer network is upgraded. The £750,000 work, funded by Scottish Water, will last for several months.

Daily Record

SNP Government accused of failing to rule out 12% rise in water charges

Jackie Baillie, Labour MSP for Dumbarton, slammed the Scottish Government for signing off on a two per cent rise above inflation on bills.

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