Storm Brendan continues to cause chaos as River Dee bursts its banks
Motorists were warned to move their cars away from the River Dee as Storm Brendan continued to lash the region and caused the expanse to burst its banks yesterday.
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Sepa investigating further pollution at pond in Aberdeen park
Sepa is investigating reports the pond in an Aberdeen park has been polluted for the third time in as many months.
Extension for growers to submit water returns
Growers are being given an extra month to submit their water abstraction returns to the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa).
Pollution concerns for dog owners and walkers at Aberdeen’s Westburn Park
Dogs owners have been warned to keep their pets away from Westburn Park following further pollution concerns.
Don’t forget to file your water abstraction data
Growers are being reminded to submit their water abstraction returns to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency by December 31.
Dounreay breach regulations after radioactive leak
Dounreay’s operators have been rapped after a radioactive leak from the Caithness site.
Wintry weather conditions force school closures, power cuts and ferry cancellations
Rail and ferry services ground to a halt and hundreds of residents were left without power as heavy rain and high winds caused a wave of disruption across the north and Moray.
Moray residents on flood alert while heavy rains causes travel disruption in the north
Residents of Moray are on flood alert following fears a 16ft wave could hit a coastal community.
Risk of flooding as heavy rain hits the Highlands
A flood alert has been put in place as heavy rain is forecasted to hit parts of the Highlands throughout the day.
VIDEO: Moray Council delivering sandbags to residents following coastal flood warning
A flood warning has been issued for parts of Moray.
Flood alerts issued for north and north-east as heavy rain set to return
Flood alerts have been issued for the north and north-east with more heavy rain forecasted.
Council urges those living near Den Burn to help prevent flooding
People living near an Aberdeen burn are being urged to do their bit to prevent it from flooding.
Strong wind rips oil platform from Shetland pier as heavy rain batters the rest of the country
Stormy weather battered the north and north-east over the weekend, with strong wind ripping an oil platform from a pier in Shetland.
Flood warning issued for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire as heavy rain set to continue
Motorists and homeowners are being urged to "be prepared" as heavy rain continues to hit the north-east.
Aberdeenshire knackery owners will address concerns
The owners of a controversial rendering plant have pledged to work with local residents to alleviate concerns about their activities.
Residents raise fears over return of the Kintore pong
A controversial Aberdeenshire knackery could be close to re-opening.
GALLERY: Pollution fears at Aberdeen park
Environmental officers are investigating the suspected contamination of a stream in an Aberdeen park.
VIDEO & GALLERY: Chaos for drivers and householders as flooding hits the north-east
Commuters ground to a halt last night as heavy rain battered the region - with more expected today.
Flooding closes Aberdeen supermarket
An Aberdeen supermarket has been forced to close this afternoon due to flooding.
Warning after blue-green algae is discovered in Shetland loch
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are warning to the dangers of algae after the substance was discovered in a Lerwick loch.
Tyre dumping condemned after incidents near Pluscarden Abbey
Hundreds of tyres have been illegally fly-tipped into a picturesque north river.
Recycling rates on the rise in Aberdeen
Recycling rates in Aberdeen have increased, despite an overall fall in Scotland.
Waste reducing in Moray as recycling efforts ranked among best in country
Recycling rates in Moray have been celebrated as one of the best in the country.
Radioactive particle found at Dounreay foreshore deemed not a significant risk
Experts are claiming the find of americium in a tiny shard of reprocessed fuel washed up on the foreshore of the Dounreay atom plant did not pose a significant risk to human health.
Fresh pollution concerns at Broomies Burn in Ellon
A north-east burn once teeming with wildlife has again fallen victim to a mystery contamination.
Flood alert raised as heavy rain batters parts of north and north-east of Scotland
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are warning to potential flooding as heavy rain hits this weekend.
Roads closed after torrential rain causes floods and landslips in Moray for second day
Torrential rain caused flash flooding and landslips across Moray amid warnings that the worst may still be to come.
Public warned after suspected algae in Cooper Park pond
Elgin residents have been urged to beware the water in the town's most popular park.
Widespread flood alert issued as thunderstorms come rolling in across north of Scotland
A flood alert has been issued as heavy and thundery showers develop over Scottish skies.
Potential thunderstorms and flooding heading to the north of Scotland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for further thunderstorms and a likely chance of flooding across the north of Scotland.
Thunderstorms and heavy showers to hit the Highlands later today
The Met office has issued a yellow weather warning for parts of the Highlands this afternoon.
Flood warnings issued for north and north-east
Residents in the north and north-east are warned of flooding as more rain is forecasted to hit the region.