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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Scottish water - Caught on Camera

It has the highest levels of toxic Pfas in drinking water in Scotland. But how did this remote island become awash with forever chemicals?

Scientists believe they may now have found the cause of Fair Isle’s pollution – and warn that it should be ringing alarm bells in other coastal areas

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Rare underground animals relocated from city centre ahead of major project

Rare water voles which burrow underground in Glasgow have been relocated ahead of the start of a major project ...

The National (Scotland)

Rare burrowing city water voles relocated ahead of drainage works

The voles are said to be of national significance.

The Independent UK

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West Highland Way water safety warning issued as walkers fall ill

WALKERS taking on the West Highland Way have been warned not to drink water from streams after two people fell ill, with one of them having to be…

The National (Scotland)

Villagers warned not to drink tap water after oil spills into river

Authorities will distribute bottled-water, as tap water ban set to ‘last several days’

The Independent UK

Grenfell firms still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts, analysis finds

Survivors urge government to stop using suppliers cited in public inquiry into fire in which 72 people died

The Guardian - UK

Regulator says Scottish drinking water 'among the finest in the world'

SCOTTISH drinking water is “amongst the finest in the world”, according to the official regulator.

The National (Scotland)

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Hundreds of Scots warned not to drink tap water following 'serious situation'

HUNDREDS of people across Berwickshire are being advised not to drink tap water after a “serious situation” with supply was identified ...

The National (Scotland)

How worried should we be about water levels in Scotland?

THE highest water scarcity alert has been issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency this week meaning river levels in the east of the…

The National (Scotland)

Tanks of water shipped to Scottish island up to five times a week amid low reserves

TANKS of treated water are being shipped to a Scottish island up to five times a week to combat low reserve levels ...

The National (Scotland)

Broadcast watchdog called in over Labour's 'misleading' Scottish water claim

AN interview in which a top Labour minister’s claim that “pollution levels in Scotland are worse than they are in England” went unchallenged…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Water hits back at UK minister's 'inaccurate' pollution comments

SCOTTISH Water has hit back at a UK Minister’s comments about water pollution in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

Environment Secretary urged to apologise for ‘misleading’ Scottish water claims

Holyrood’s Climate Action and Energy Secretary has written to Steve Reed about ‘inaccurate and misleading comments’ about water quality in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Scottish Water workers accept pay offer but ‘concerns continue’, says union

The deal with Unison has brought a series of ongoing strikes to an end.

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Highland beauty spot becomes 'disgusting mess of grey sludge' amid heatwave

A Highland beauty spot has turned into a "disgusting mess of grey sludge" following the recent heatwave in Scotland ...

The Guardian - UK

Scottish households urged to cut water use as climate crisis limits supplies

Scottish Water boss says average Scot uses 40% more water than people in Yorkshire partly due to mistaken belief water is abundant in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

Police issue misinformation warning following death of woman in Dundee

POLICE are warning people not to share misinformation about the death of a woman in Dundee.

Evening Standard

Man in court charged with murder following death of scientist in Dundee

Dr Fortune Gomo, 39, died after suffering injuries near her home on Saturday.

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Evening Standard

Tributes paid to ‘exceptional’ scientist killed in alleged street attack

Fortune Gomo, 39, who worked for Scottish Water, was originally from Zimbabwe.

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘must be held to account’ over Scottish Water pay dispute, unions say

Staff at the company are on strike.

The National (Scotland)

'Emergency' warning issued as sinkhole appears in major Glasgow road

A warning has been issued after a “sinkhole” opened beneath a major road in Glasgow city centre, prompting emergency repairs

Evening Standard

Union urges for ministers to help with Scottish Water pay dispute

GMB Scotland and other unions will strike from Monday for seven consecutive days at Scottish Water.

Evening Standard

Scottish Water staff plan seven-day strike after pay offer rejected

Unions said they are acting to demand a ‘fair deal’.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's weather to change as 'heavy' rains break long dry spell

SCOTLAND’S prolonged spell of dry weather is set to come to an end with the arrival of a large band of rain from the Atlantic.

Evening Standard

Walkout at Scottish Water set to resume in ongoing pay dispute

Unite said the action would directly affect Scottish Water’s ability to respond to water leakages, flooding, pollution, and quality concerns.

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