Scottish Water launches £9 billion programme that 'could create 4000 jobs' SCOTTISH Water has launched an enormous £9 billion procurement programme ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024
'First of its kind in Europe': Work completed on Scottish reservoir energy scheme CONSTRUCTION of a “first of its kind in Europe” hydro energy scheme has been completed at a Scots reservoir, the country’s water service has… The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024
Calls for Labour MP to 'fact check first' after false Scottish sewage leak claim A LABOUR MP has been told to “fact check first” by members of the public after he falsely claimed there was a sewage leak at Portobello Beach. The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2024
Concerns raised over 'sewage leak' at Scottish beach AN MP has raised concerns over an apparent “sewage leak” at a Scottish beach ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2024
Investigation launched after 'blood' seen flowing into Scottish river AN investigation has been launched by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency after what appears to be blood was seen flowing into a river. The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2024
'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… The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2024
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) · Sep 23, 2024
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 The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2024
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) · Sep 4, 2024
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) · Jul 30, 2024
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. The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2024
'Inevitable' disruption after sinkhole forms at Scottish shopping centre DISRUPTION is 'inevitable' after a sinkhole has formed at a Scottish shopping centre ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2024
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 ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2024
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) · Jun 12, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024 ‘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 National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2024 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
The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024 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) · Dec 5, 2023 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) · Nov 16, 2023 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 ...
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023 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) · Nov 9, 2023 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) · Oct 27, 2023 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.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023 Scottish Water workers continue threat of strike action after talks fail WORKERS at Scottish Water could go on strike after pay talks failed.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2023 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 · Oct 18, 2023 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