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'Shocking': High levels of faeces found at wild swimming locations

NEARLY 60 of Scotland’s most popular spots for wild swimming were polluted with high levels of faeces at least once this summer, analysis by The…

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Plans to create one of Europe's largest new woodlands in Scotland gets green light

PLANS to create one of the largest new woodlands in Europe at a Scottish loch have been given the green light.

The National (Scotland)

Sewage in Scotland’s rivers and beaches far more widespread than realised

Thousands of undisclosed sewage overflow incidents mean Scotland needs tougher regulations, says watchdog

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Sewage overflow monitoring in Scotland must be improved, says watchdog

ACTION must be taken to improve the operation of storm overflows in Scotland, an environmental watchdog has said.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water finishes 'groundbreaking' project turning wastewater into electricity

A PROJECT using wastewater to create hydropower in Scotland has officially been completed.

The National (Scotland)

Labour and LibDems silent on funding for sewage monitoring in Scotland

IN 2023, private water companies in England more than doubled the amount of sewage they discharged into the country’s rivers and seas.

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'Inevitable' disruption after sinkhole forms at Scottish shopping centre

DISRUPTION is 'inevitable' after a sinkhole has formed at a Scottish shopping centre ...

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Scottish LibDems caught out in 'copy-and-paste job' on English policy

THE LibDems have potentially flushed away any further chances of support in Scotland after their most recent water company gaffe ...

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Urgent warning about open water after 47 drowning deaths across Scotland

People are being urged to take extra care around open water over the summer as drowning deaths in Scotland are more than double the UK average.

The National (Scotland)

‘Dirty secret’: insiders say UK water firms knowingly break sewage laws

Exclusive: Whistleblowers point to broader sewage scandal, with wastewater systems manipulated to divert sewage

The Guardian - UK

Sepa board member revealed to also be on oil and gas giant board

Sepa board member Nicola Gordon has been revealed to also be on the board of oil and gas giant Okea ASA

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Burst water main near primary school affects 12,000 properties

An estimated 12,000 properties have been affected by a burst water main near a primary school.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water staff agree to pay rise after lengthy dispute

HUNDREDS of Scottish Water staff who threatened to go on strike last month have agreed to an 8 per cent pay rise.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water strikes suspended after new offer amid pay dispute

SCOTTISH Water strikes planned for this weekend have been suspended after late night talks resulted in a new offer ...

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The Independent UK

Scottish Water strikes to begin following pay and grading dispute

Some 500 workers are taking part in the action after unions described talks as a ‘waste of time’.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water strike set to go ahead as talks break down

Talks aimed at preventing a strike by Scottish Water workers went into the early hours of Thursday, the First Minister has revealed.

The National (Scotland)

Hundreds of Scottish Water staff to strike multiple times during winter

HUNDREDS of Scottish Water workers will walk out multiple times over the next three months amid an escalating dispute.

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Scottish Water workers continue threat of strike action after talks fail

WORKERS at Scottish Water could go on strike after pay talks failed.

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Hundreds of Scottish Water workers vote for strike action over pay dispute

HUNDREDS of Scottish Water workers have voted for strike action in a dispute over pay.

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Water admits solar farms could use parts linked to China’s forced labour camps

Company has installed tens of thousands of solar panels – at 66 sites – which it now suspects are linked to slave labour

The National (Scotland)

Strike action at Scottish Water over pay dispute set to go ahead

HUNDREDS of staff at Scottish Water are set to go on strike as a dispute over pay continues to escalate.

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish islands told not to use water supply after fuel leak contamination

SCOTTISH Water is “working around the clock” to restore normal water supply to more than 1000 homes and businesses in Benbecula and the northern…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water staff set to strike amid pay and conditions dispute

Hundreds of Scottish Water staff have backed strike action amid claims the organisation attempted to force through changes to pay and conditions…

The Independent UK

Scottish Water staff vote to strike amid dispute over pay and conditions

Unions say the firm is trying to force through changes.

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