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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”

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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.

Glasgow Live

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.

Daily Record

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.

Daily Record

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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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.

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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.

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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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Humza Yousaf calls on public to 'reduce water use' amid unusually dry weather

People and businesses are being urged to use water carefully as dry weather conditions are expected to persist and water demand is rising.

Daily Record

Plans for new £15million Stirling distillery turned down on appeal

Plans for a £15million distillery project for Stirling have been narrowly rejected on appeal. An application for the Wolfcraig Distillery on a site at Craigforth was refused planning permission in March last year. But a Local Review Body appeal has

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Sewage dump fears mean 3 in 4 Scots less likely to wild swim, new poll finds

EXCLUSIVE: Findings from a Savanta survey for the Lib Dems come amid growing anger over wastewater spills into the environment.

Daily Record

Scotland's water scarcity alert could 'escalate quickly' amid hot weather, SEPA warns

With little rainfall expected across Scotland next week, officials anticipate the warning will reach across a much wider area of the country.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian flats plan thrown out over 'significant' risk to life from flooding

Developers had hoped plans for a Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme would allow the flats to go ahead but were told the level of protection it would give the building may not be enough

Daily Record

Scotland set for weekend scorcher as temperatures to stay above 20C

According to the Met Office, the sun will be shining on both Saturday and Sunday as we enter the first weekend of meteorological summer.

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