31 h. ago Scottish Water boss handed £50k pay boost as bills soar for customers

The corporation's annual report showed that chief executive Alex Plant had his salary increased to £295,000 between 2024 and 2025.

Economics

4 d. ago Radioactive water 'leaked into' loch from Faslane nuclear base

The investigation uncovered SEPA files revealing that the Navy neglected proper maintenance.

Events

5 d. ago UK announces £8.5m in Gaza aid as warnings made over 'chaotic scenes' and starvation

Israel must allow Gaza to be 'flooded with aid', the development minister Baroness Jenny Chapman said, as concerns over widespread hunger in the area continue to be raised

Events

6 d. ago Does the UK still sell arms to Israel? Germany announces halt in response to Israel's latest plans

There is growing concern amid the international community about Israel’s continued expansion of military efforts

Politics

6 d. ago Coronation Street fans make Theo Silverton prediction in horror 'murder' twist

Fans have concerns over Theo as he continues his relationship with Todd Grimshaw in the ITV soaps

Events

7 d. ago Scottish Water creates new native woodlands in South Lanarkshire

Biodiversity will be improved at Glengavel Reservoir and Dunside Reservoir, both near Strathaven.

Politics

7 d. ago Brit living in Ibiza warns holidaymakers of distressing trend on Spanish island

Alex MacGugan, who has resided in Ibiza for 13 years, highlighted an increasing concern among British holidaymakers that he believes will sadly 'continue to happen'

Events

1 week ago The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP

A new poll finds the vast majority of U.S. adults are feeling some stress about the cost of groceries, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain widespread

Politics

1 week ago Scientists slam Trump administration climate report as a ‘farce’ full of misinformation

Experts say the report being used to justify the mass rollback of climate regulations has many claims based on long-debunked researchA new Trump administration report which attempts to justify a mass rollback of environmental regulations is chock-full of climate misinformation, experts say.On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to undo the 2009 “endangerment finding”, which allows the agency to limit planet-heating pollution from cars and trucks, power plants and other industrial sources. Hours later, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a 150-page report defending the proposal, claiming scientific concern about the climate crisis is overblown. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scottish Water warns fire hydrant vandalism can cause widespread disruption and put lives at risk

Utility is urging people not to set off fire hydrants and calling on anyone who witnesses this type of vandalism to report it to Police Scotland immediately.

Events

3 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water staff accept new pay deal after walkouts

Unions say the deal covers both the current and next financial year and is worth at least £2,850 to each member of staff.

Economics

4 w. ago 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.

Economics

4 w. ago Liverpool make approach to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike

Newcastle failed with £70m offer for EkitikeLiverpool prepared to pay British record fee for IsakLiverpool have made an approach for Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt as their competition with Newcastle over a new striker intensifies.The Premier League champions have been in the market for a No 9 all summer and have contacted Eintracht over the availability of Ekitike, the subject of a failed £70m offer from Newcastle this week. Continue reading...

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