13 h. ago Scottish Water calls on people to behave responsibly around watercourses during warm weather

Figures from the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) show that in 2024 there were a total of 33 accidental drownings in Scotland, and 193 across the UK.

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39 h. ago Scottish Water's sewage sites breached licences more than 250 times in three years

Scottish Water has breached its licences at sewage sites more than 250 times in three years.

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42 h. ago Inside stunning Scottish coastal home with balcony looking out over water for sale

The property has been described as "striking"

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65 h. ago Tributes paid to ‘exceptional’ scientist killed in alleged street attack

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

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5 d. ago Landmark US study reveals sewage sludge and wastewater plants tied to Pfas pollution

New study finds troubling levels of Pfas near wastewater plants and sludge sites in 19 statesSewage sludge and wastewater treatment plants are major sources of Pfas water pollution, new research finds, raising questions about whether the US is safely managing its waste.A first-of-its-kind study tested rivers bordering 32 sewage sludge sites, including wastewater treatment plants and fields where the substance is spread as fertilizer – it found concerning levels of Pfas around all but one. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Pet insurer charged £250 excess THREE times after our black labrador's single operation: SALLY SORTS IT

We took our black labrador retriever Vicki to the vet because she had some lumps on her skin. Four of the lumps were of concern and needed removing.

Economics

1 week ago Nearly 5000 people across North Lanarkshire take part in Learn to Swim National Framework

Programme, a partnership between Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water, has now supported 210,337 children and adults in Scotland to be safer in, on and around water over the past seven years.

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1 week ago Woman's body found in water near Scottish village in search for missing person

A body has been found in the search for missing woman Jennifer Stephen.

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2 w. ago Body found in water amid search for missing woman in Falkirk

Police have confirmed that a woman's body was found in the water near Hallglen Terrace in Falkirk around 1.45pm on Wednesday, June 25.

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2 w. ago Scottish floating offshore wind farm project passes planning milestone

One of the world’s first commercial scale floating offshore wind projects remains on track to be built in Scottish waters after it passed a major planning milestone.

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2 w. ago Dogs 'deep in water' rescued from Edinburgh beauty spot after becoming stranded

A second rescue also unfolding just moments later at the Cramond Causeway on Tuesday.

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3 w. ago Dunoon ferry water search 'concluded' after missing man 'fell overboard'

Police Scotland and HM Coastguard have confirmed that the search has ended for the man reported missing after falling overboard from a ferry near Dunoon.

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3 w. ago Major water search for man who fell from ferry in Dunoon suspended

The man was reported missing at around 1pm on Sunday on the ferry from Gourock to Dunoon.

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4 w. ago Scottish Whales and Dolphins 2025: These are the 8 breeds of cetacean most commonly found in Scottish waters

They are some of the most incredible creatures that live in our seas, and many can be seen on a journey to Scotland's coast.

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