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The National (Scotland)

Water scarcity in Scotland likely to continue despite flood alerts, experts warn

Companies facing water restrictions include Fisheries Management Scotland, NFU Scotland, the Scotch Whisky Association and Scottish Golf

The National (Scotland)

Experts warn that water scarcity may continue despite flood alerts

A cluster of heavy slow moving showers and storms will roll across eastern Scotland.

Evening Standard

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Scotland's rivers under 'significant pressure' as England and Wales declare droughts

RECENT rainfall has eased water scarcity in parts of Scotland but several areas remain under significant pressure , while England and Wales have…

The National (Scotland)

Warning issued as illness-causing pollution found at popular Fife beach

"Pollution has been identified by SEPA at Aberdour beach and exposure may cause illness."

The National (Scotland)

Scottish businesses forced to limit water use as area hits 'significant scarcity'

BUSINESSES in the Scottish Borders will be restricted from extracting water from local sources as the area hits "significant water…

The National (Scotland)

'Do not swim' warning issued at popular Scottish beach amid 'contamination incident'

SWIMMERS at a beach in Angus have been warned not to enter the water due to bacterial contamination, as an environmental watchdog has launched an…

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Hotspots revealed where cancer-linked ‘forever chemicals’ pollute Scotland’s waters

SCOTLAND’s environmental regulator has published a new report detailing how dangerous chemicals have been found in waters across Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

Dangerous chemicals linked to cancer found in water tests across Scotland

HARMFUL so-called "forever chemicals" have been found in water samples taken across Scotland, officials have said ...

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

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)

Public warned to avoid Fife beach following pollution incident

MEMBERS of the public have been warned to avoid entering the water at a beach in Fife following the discovery of “localised pollution” ...

The National (Scotland)

'Do not swim' warning issued at popular Scottish beach over 'pollution incident'

The public have been urged not to enter the sea at a popular Scottish beach due to an ongoing pollution incident

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The Guardian - UK

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 National (Scotland)

Water quality at 90 Scottish swim spots ranked by watchdog – see full list

SCOTLAND’S environment watchdog has ranked the water quality at swimming sites across the country ready for the summer season

The National (Scotland)

VISITORS to a popular beach have been urged to stay out of the water.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish salmon firm fined £70,000 by environmental watchdog over breaches

A SALMON processing firm has been fined £70,000 by an environmental watchdog over breaches of fluorinated greenhouse gas rules at its facility in…

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The National (Scotland)

Landfill site behind huge Fife blaze was rated ‘major non-compliant’ by watchdog

THE landfill site behind a huge Fife blaze was found to be “major non‑compliant” at its last inspection by Scotland’s environment watchdog,…

The Independent UK

Salmon and birds killed in ‘tragic’ chemical spill on River Spey tributary

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is investigating the potential pollution

Evening Standard

Salmon and other species killed after chemical spills into River Spey tributary

A two-kilometre stretch of the Knockando burn has been ‘destroyed’ after the chemical spill.

The Independent UK

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’

Evening Standard

Met Office extends weather warning for rain and flood warnings in force

The adverse weather may affect homes and businesses, the Met Office said.

The Independent UK

Ice warning after heavy rain and melting snow causes flood disruption

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in parts of Scotland.

The Independent UK

Britain warmer than Athens today as Met Office declares end of cold snap

Temperatures in London on Monday are set to be higher than those in Athens, Madrid and Istanbul, Met Office forecasts show

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