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Family 'traumatised' after finding 40 dead sheep in bin bags

A FAMILY have been left “traumatised” after they found 40 dead sheep in bin bags in an Argyll forest.

The National (Scotland)

Sewage discharges in Edinburgh rivers 'like return of gardyloo' as calls made to fix 'scandal'

Local environmental groups warned of an "obvious increase" in discharges of human waste in Edinburgh's waterways.

Edinburgh Live

Tributes paid to renowned Stirling environmentalist David Mackay OBE

Stirling-born academic's posts included SEPA North Region director as well as- honorary role at Stirling University's department of aquatic management.

Daily Record

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Campaign against Irvine incinerator plant steps up a gear

Campaigners are rallying round community support to highlight health concerns over the project.

Daily Record

SEPA asks Scottish businesses to prepare for water scarcity this summer

Environment agency warns that it can’t rule out a repeat of the water shortages businesses experienced last year

Insider UK

Dumped rubbish that closed Falkirk country road came from 'outwith the area'

Investigators tracked down the culprits and penalty notices have now been issued

Daily Record

Feargal Sharkey demands answers after stretch of Scotland’s most famous salmon fishing river deteriorates

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No refunds for Perthshire swimming event participants despite raw sewage leak forcing cancellation

Organisers SwimWild are, however, pursuing compensation from hosts Taymouth Marina to partially or fully refund attendees

Daily Record

Concerned Edinburgh residents spot 'oil slick' in Water of Leith as investigation launched

Environmental experts have launched an investigation after concerned residents raised the alarm after spotting an 'oil leak' in the water of Leith on Thursday.

Edinburgh Live

Sewage dumped in Scotland's rivers 14,000 times in 2022 - nearly 40 times a day

Rocker-turned-pollution campaigner Feargal Sharkey said horrendous new figures laid bare the 'full scale of the horror and abuse' of our waterways.

Daily Record

14,000 swimming pools worth of sewage spewing into Scotland's rivers prompts Feargal Sharkey to call for action

Punk icon Feargal Sharkey hits out at crisis of filthy waterways in Scotland as we reveal glaring gaps in data on sewage spills in our rivers.

Daily Record

Glasgow residents hold landfill site protest after smell forced some people to 'cancel Christmas'

Glasgow councillors joined Mount Vernon Community Council members for a protest outside Patersons landfill site in the city's east end.

Glasgow Live

Flood warning issued for Ayrshire coastal towns as fresh snow alert announced

The flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide- between 2.30pm and 5.30pm today.

Daily Record

Edinburgh issued with yellow flood alert as heavy rain to cause travel disruption

A flood alert has been issued for Edinburgh and the Lothians by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, as heavy rainfall could lead to severe disruption and delays today.

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Daily Record

West Lothian baby graves to be protected from flooding after winter damage

Bathgate cemetery's baby section was damaged by flooding over the Christmas period but a new defensive wall should stop the most serious flooding.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian baby graves to be protected from flooding after winter damage

Bathgate cemetery's baby section was damaged by flooding over the Christmas holidays. Now a new defensive wall should stop all but the most serious flooding from the Bathgate Water

Daily Record

Flooding concerns 'put future development at risk', according to Strathard resident

Council response to planning application states that tourist accommodation is considered ‘most vulnerable’.

Daily Record

Lorna Slater accused of 'desperate spinning' as small firms fail to register for deposit return scheme

Fewer than 700 drinks producers registered for the Scottish Government's flagship recycling scheme by the March 1 deadline despite officials expecting 4,500 sign-ups.

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Daily Record

Swimming event on picturesque Perthshire loch cut short after raw sewage pollutes water

The Scottish Winter Swimming Championships were well under way on Saturday at the Taymouth Marina at Kenmore before the sudden discharge

Daily Record

SEPA probing illegal dumping of waste in Johnstone

Inspections in the area have been carried out as they try to identify who's responsible.

Daily Record

RSPB forced to clear beaver-friendly brash from Gartocharn burn over salmon fears

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) inspected a section of the Aber Burn in Gartocharn earlier this month, ordering the RSPB to remove brash from the water which was preventing protected Atlantic Salmon from migrating to spawn.

Daily Record

Busy Ayr road reopens as emergency Scottish Water works are complete

A burst sewer pipe saw the busy town road shut for repairs.

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross generated 117,692 tonnes of general waste from 2020 to 2022

Perth and Kinross Council is seeking to improve its recycling rates and will introduce separate paper/card and plastic/metal/carton collections in 2023

Daily Record

Workmen 'exposed to asbestos' on sites by SNP-linked housebuilder demand probe re-opened

Springfield Properties was fined £10,000 for breaking safety laws at one site but campaigners want their other building sites to be looked at.

Daily Mirror

'Toxic' barge leaves village stinking of rotten eggs after sinking during storm

The barge, which served a fish farm off Portree, the Isle of Skye, was damaged during Storm Arwen in November 2021 and lay underwater there for more than 12 months

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