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Flood warning issued for several Scottish towns amid rapid snow melt

FLOOD alerts have been issued for a large part of Scotland due to rapid snow melt over the coming days.

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Scotland's bathing water quality improved by regulations, say SNP

THE quality of Scotland’s bathing waters has substantially improved since new regulations were brought in almost a decade ago, the SNP have said...

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See the full list of flood alerts and weather warnings in Scotland for Hogmanay

Dozens of flood warnings have been issued across Scotland over Hogmanay as poor weather continues to hit the country.

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Highlands flood warning downgraded after less rain than forecast

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency had issued an alert for ‘severe’ flooding just after 6am on Tuesday but downgraded it by 7.45am.

The Independent UK

Severe flood warnings as heavy rain brings ‘danger to life’ in northern Scotland

Aviemore and nearby areas in the Highlands are bracing for extensive river flooding on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Amber weather warning issued and Edinburgh Hogmanay outdoor events cancelled

Weather warnings for some parts of the country stretch into January 2.

Evening Standard

Met Office issues amber warning as heavy rain forecast to hit northern Scotland

Weather warnings for some parts of the country stretch into January 2.

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Watchdog issues flood warning to Highlanders amid Hogmanay weather alerts

The environment watchdog has issued a flood warning to Highlanders around Hogmanay amid a slew of weather alerts.

The National (Scotland)

Flood alerts issued for parts of Scotland amid Met Office yellow warning

FLOOD alerts have been issued ahead of forecasted persistent rain that could make travel conditions difficult in parts of Scotland over the next…

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Radioactive contamination stops Highlands project

THE discovery of radioactive contamination has halted the construction of a substation for the high-voltage electricity cable linking Orkney to the…

The National (Scotland)

Radioactive particles still found at Scottish bay despite clean up, watchdog says

RADIOACTIVE particles are still being found at a Scottish bay a year after clean up efforts ended, the environment watchdog has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Dumfries and Galloway farmer fined almost £8000 for illegal river work

A Stranraer farming company has been fined nearly £8,000 by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) after diverting and straightening a…

The National (Scotland)

Fish farming companies under fire for information breaches

SEVEN fish farming companies have been accused by the Scottish Government’s green watchdog of breaking the law by failing to provide information…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water fined £6000 after sewage and dead fish discovered in burn

SCOTTISH Water has received a fine of £6000 after sewage and dead fish were discovered in a burn by the member of the public.

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Environment watchdog reveals why stream at popular park turned 'bright blue'

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have revealed why a stream at a popular park turned ‘bright blue’ recently.

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Scottish mega farms are fuelling rise in deadly ammonia pollution

LARGE livestock farms in Scotland are fuelling a rise in deadly ammonia emissions, The Sunday National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland)

Weather warnings still in place as Storm Bert brings flooding across Scotland

WEATHER warnings remain in place in Scotland as Storm Bert brings flooding across the country ...

The National (Scotland)

Environment watchdog identifies source of 'fishy smell' in Scottish villages

A STRONG smelling fishy odour has been detected in several villages ...

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Figures show record number of 'excellent' bathing waters in Scotland

THE highest number of Scotland’s bathing waters on record will meet the best environmental standards in 2025, figures have shown...

The National (Scotland)

‘Disturbing’: Pollution from Scottish sites burning rubbish surged last year

SITES across Scotland which burn rubbish caused more climate pollution than ever before last year with some spewing out toxic chemicals such

The National (Scotland)

Sepa hands out fines to two companies found polluting

THE Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) has issued penalties to two firms found to have polluted ...

The National (Scotland)

Cancer fears as radioactive gas doubles at Scottish nuclear base over last six years

RADIOACTIVE air pollution has doubled at a Scottish nuclear base – sparking cancer warnings from campaigners.

The National (Scotland)

Calls for Labour MP to 'fact check first' after false Scottish sewage leak claim

A LABOUR MP has been told to “fact check first” by members of the public after he falsely claimed there was a sewage leak at Portobello Beach.

The National (Scotland)

Concerns raised over 'sewage leak' at Scottish beach

AN MP has raised concerns over an apparent “sewage leak” at a Scottish beach ...

The National (Scotland)

Sepa prosecutions of environmental rulebreakers plummet

COMPLAINTS about pollution in Scotland leapt over the past 10 years while successful prosecutions of polluters have fallen from 18 to zero, The…

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