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More than half of Scottish beaches plagued by sewage - see which areas here

MORE than half of Scotland’s most popular beaches for wild swimming have been polluted with unsafe levels of sewage this summer, with one tourist…

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Belgrade: the city where dirty air is seen as a ‘consequence of economic growth’

Critics decry lack of political will in Serbian capital to clean polluted air that residents say they can ‘feel and taste’

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Probe launched as more than 50 fish found dead in Scottish river

AN inquiry into the death of dozens of salmon and trout in a famous Scottish fishing river has been launched.

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Schools in Dunbar urged to keep pupils inside as fire continues

Residents living near Dunbar Landfill Site are being urged to continue to keep windows and doors closed and follow health and safety advice as a…

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Ineos accused of falsifying flaring record in breach of pollution rules

FOSSIL-FUEL multinational Ineos has been accused of falsifying a record and flaring gas from a chemical plant at Grangemouth in breach of multiple…

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Flamingo Land resort plans in jeopardy as flood risk threatens to 'sink' development

AN objection from the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) should sink controversial plans for a holiday resort on the banks of Loch…

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Water levels return to normal across much of Scotland

Scotland’s environment watchdog has said ground water levels have returned to normal across much of the country following weeks of warnings about…

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Warning to avoid popular Scottish beach remains in place after 'pollution incident'

PEOPLE have been warned against taking a dip at one of Scotland’s most popular beaches after a “pollution incident”.

The National (Scotland)

Torrential rain 'came just in time' to save swathes of Scotland from drought

Scotland's environment watchdog said recent rainfall had provided temporary relief to rivers - but warned they could be hammered again by another heatwave later this month.

Daily Record

Rainfall revives water levels in some parts of Scotland

Regulator warns that water scarcity is by no means over, with much of the country still facing 'challenging conditions'

Insider UK

Scotland drought alert as more areas hit 'highest possible' scarcity levels

Recent downpours have not been sufficient to turn around the scourge of water scarcity in Scotland.

Daily Record

Four more areas across Scotland face 'significant' water scarcity situation

YET more parts of Scotland are facing critically low river and groundwater levels, according to the latest data.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's water scarcity problems worsening despite heavy rainfall, watchdog warns

THE water scarcity situation in Scotland has worsened despite recent thunderstorms, an environment watchdog has warned ...

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Garden expert shares advice on keeping lawns and garden plants alive in summer

Gardeners may be wondering how to keep their plants, flowers and lawns alive while saving on water during these hot months.

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Minister urges Scots to use water responsibly amid warnings of scarcity

SCOTS have been urged to use water responsibly amid fears shortages could “become more likely and widespread”

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway beaches in good shape for bathing water season

One of the seven beaches had an "excellent" rating ahead of the new season, with five deemed "good" and one classed as "sufficient"

Edinburgh Live

Flood alert in Edinburgh issued by SEPA as more showers forecast to start the week

SEPA warn that urban areas are most at risk including the transport network and low lying land and roads.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government grants 'exceptional measures' to maintain water supply on Skye

EXCEPTIONAL measures have been granted to maintain public water supply on Skye due to the prolonged period of dry weather.

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Scotland facing serious water shortage with Glasgow among regions impacted

Every region of the country has been put on a water scarcity alert by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency with weekend rain doing little to help low water levels.

Daily Record

Scotland under serious water shortage threat which could impact every region

Every region of the country has been put on a water scarcity alert by Sepa.

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UK enforces water use restrictions

LONDON: Millions of people across parts of southern England will be banned from using garden hoses as a hot spell sparks record demand for drinking water, authorities said on Friday.

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Scotland warned to brace itself for significant water shortage

RAIN over the weekend will do little to rejuvenate Scotland’s low water levels as an environmental agency has warned the country could face…

The National (Scotland)

First Minister calls for responsible water use amid low reservoir levels

Most Scotland’s water reservoirs are at low levels following the current heatwave across the country...

Daily Record

Mystery of Loch Ness Monster could be revealed as hot weather dries up water

As a result of the recent dry spell, the water level at Loch Ness is reaching record lows, which people claim could result in some of the loch's mysteries being revealed.

The National (Scotland)

Ministers failed to regulate dangerous sewage fertiliser, says green charity

A GREEN charity has accused ministers of failing to regulate the use of a potentially dangerous sewage fertiliser seven years after a Scottish…

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