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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”.

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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.

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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'

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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.

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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.

Daily Record

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”

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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"

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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...

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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.

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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…

Edinburgh Live

Major fears for Loch Ness as water levels fall to lowest since the records began

The agency said in May the Loch Ness area had been one of the driest in the UK, and Inverness had received just a third of its usual long-term average rainfall.

The National (Scotland)

Concern over low water levels in Loch Ness amid dry weather

Concern has been raised about the water levels of Loch Ness and the River Ness amid the protracted dry spell affecting Scotland and the UK.

Daily Record

Beloved Scots rivers and lochs hit with water scarcity warnings amid dry weather

Loch Maree, Loch Ness and the River Ness have had water shortage warnings ramped up with most of the country on alert.

Daily Record

Scotland water shortage warning as 37 areas placed under alert during hot weather

Sepa confirmed 37 areas of Scotland are at alert level, and it urged businesses to put their water scarcity plans into action.

The National (Scotland)

New areas at risk of water scarcity as alert raised to highest in part of Highlands

An area of the Highlands has been placed under the highest level of water scarcity alert as dry weather continues.

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