Flooding expected as heavy rain forecast for Scotland
Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded and travel disrupted as heavy rain sweeps parts of Scotland on Thursday, forecasters have warned.
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Inverness councillor outraged after tonnes of rubble dumped in A9 lay-by
An Inverness councillor has expressed his disappointment after tonnes of rubble was dumped in a lay-by on the A9.
Flood warning issued for north-east
A flood alert for the north-east has been issued by SEPA.
Sepa called to reported pollution in Newtonhill burn
A reported oil contamination in a burn at an Aberdeenshire village has been investigated by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
Residents urged to be prepared after flood warning issued for north of Scotland
A flood warning was issued for the north of Scotland this morning as rain continued to pour on plans for a sunny bank holiday.
Sepa and planners clash over flood risk at controversial St Cyrus traveller site
A fresh battle over the risk of flooding at a controversial traveller site at St Cyrus erupted yesterday as councillors prepared to decide its fate.
Fish farming methods in the spotlight
Multiple Scottish salmon farming companies are under investigation by regulators for the possible misuse of chemicals.
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Elevated flaring ceases at Fife chemical plant
Elevated flaring at a chemical plant that provoked hundreds of complaints has stopped after six days, Scotland’s environment watchdog has said.
Chemical plant flaring to be investigated by environmental watchdog
Scotland’s environmental watchdog has launched an investigation into unplanned flaring at a chemical plant.
Air quality monitored amid chemical plant smell and noise complaints
An environmental watchdog is monitoring air quality at a chemical plant as unplanned flaring continues.
Joint probe into illegal Balmedie waste dumping
Police and environmental officers have launched a probe into waste dumping and fire-raising at a scenic Aberdeenshire spot.
Probe after illegal waste dumped and set ablaze in Aberdeenshire countryside
Police have launched an investigation after illegal waste was dumped and set ablaze in the Aberdeenshire countryside.
North-east businesses urged to prepare for flooding
Businesses in the north-east have been urged to prepare themselves to cope with flooding after a national study found that 5,600 business in the region are at risk.
Storm Erik causes disruption across north and north-east
Heavy rain and gale force winds caused disruption across the north as Storm Erik blew in today.
Flood alerts issued as Scotland to be battered by wind and rain
Flood alerts have been issued for large swathes of Scotland, with some parts bracing themselves for five days’ worth of rain in the space of 24 hours.
Two industrial sites in north-east named in ‘dirty dozen’ offenders list
Official new figures have revealed Buchan as the home of two of the most environmentally unfriendly industrial sites in Scotland.
Advice for farmers on plastics burning ban
The ban on burning plastic on farms comes into force in just nine days’ time.
Severe penalties for polluting the environment
A reminder of the severe penalties farm pollution can incur has been issued by agricultural insurers, Farmers and Mercantile.
Guidance offered to help tree planting schemes
Farmers are being offered help to improve tree planting schemes to make them more effective at capturing airborne ammonia and reducing air pollution.
Flood alert issued for north-east
A flood alert has been issued for Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen city.
Farmed salmon: why we cannot afford it to become ‘the one that got away’
There's an old, probably apocryphal, story, which tells that in medieval Glasgow, workers downed tools if they were fed salmon more than three times a week, so plentiful were the fish in the River Clyde.
Flood alert issued for parts of Fraserburgh
A flood warning has been issued for part of the coast between Fraserburgh and Rosehearty.
Sandbags issued as flooding ‘expected’ in Stonehaven
Sandbags have been made available to homes in Stonehaven preparing for a red flood warning overnight.
Tough new rules coming in for salmon farms
Tough new rules are being brought in for salmon farms after a major study raised concerns about chemicals used to treat sea lice.
Portlethen residents demand action to clear long-running ‘horrible smell’ in the village
Residents of an Aberdeenshire village attended a fiery public meeting to try and find out who is to blame for a strange stink in the air that has blighted the area for decades.
River Oykel banks burst as residents rescued from properties
Two fire crews are currently assisting residents to safety after the River Oykel burst its banks this morning.
Storm Ali brings severe weather to the Highlands
Storm Ali caused disruption across swathes of the north yesterday as motorists, rail and ferry passengers were hit.
New scheme will help protect flood-hit towns and villages across north and north-east
Flood-hit towns and villages across the north and north-east have had their defences bolstered following the launch of a £420million warning scheme.
A suspected outbreak of green algae that is lethal for dogs has been reported in Lerwick
Environmental health has received notification of a suspected growth of blue green algae at Loch of Clickimin in Lerwick.
Farmers told to prepare for a ban on plastic burning
Farmers and crofters have been told to prepare for a complete ban on the burning of plastics and most agricultural waste from the start of next year.
Sepa launch probe after thousands of young salmon trapped in dam gates in Highlands
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is investigating after thousands of young salmon became trapped in the gates of two hydro dams in the Highlands.