23 h. ago Wildfires Scotland: Warning of 'extreme' wildfire risk issued across parts of Scotland

Warnings have been issued by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service of "very high to extreme" risk of wildfires until early next week.

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25 h. ago Scotland wildfire warning as fire chiefs say most of country at 'high risk'

The danger assessments will be in place until Monday and members of the public have been urged to behave responsibly in the countryside.

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66 h. ago Visitors warned to stop helping themselves to peat on Scottish islands

Peat cutting has been a traditional practice for centuries, with many crofters still doing it to this day.

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3 d. ago 'Tenement timebomb' warning amid fears of forced evacuations costing Glasgow £10bn

Many of Scotland's crumbling tenements, aged over 100 years, need massive overhaul - or residents could be forced out of their homes

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6 d. ago SNP warned of 'catastrophic consequences' for Scottish economy if Rosebank oil plans shelved

Concerns have been raised about the financial impact of two key North Sea oil and gas developments not proceeding.

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7 d. ago Cat expert's urgent heatwave danger warning to Scottish owners

As Britain basks in an unseasonably warm spring, with temperatures soaring to 29°C this week, Scottish pet owners are being urged to take extra precautions to protect their feline friends from the heat.

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7 d. ago Warning 100,000 Scottish homes could lose hot water and heating when meters switch off

Thousands of people in cities and rural parts of Scotland could see their heating stuck at 'on' when the automatic radio teleswitch service is switched off in June

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7 d. ago Scottish Canals issue warning as ducklings swim through rubbish

A warning has been issued by Scottish Canals after ducklings were spotted swimming through filthy canal full of trolleys and rubbish.

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1 week ago Union warns axing energy jobs will win Reform Scottish votes

GMB Scotland secretary Louise Gilmour believes Nigel Farage will be the big winner if the offshore industry is not protected.

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1 week ago Whooping cough: Victorian disease spreading like wildfire as vaccination rates fall

People are today being warned of the importance of having vaccinations for childhood illnesses with rates falling as cases of whooping cough have risen dramatically

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1 week ago New Jersey wildfire mapped: Flames spread as teen is accused of not extinguishing bonfire that started blaze

Fire officials say the Jones Road fire could be the state’s largest in two decades

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1 week ago Dog expert's urgent warning to Scottish owners over common walking habit that could seriously harm your pet

Dog owners in Scotland are being urged to urgently rethink how they walk their four-legged friends, as leading canine welfare expert Jo Middleton issues a stark warning about the hidden dangers of using collars and leads.

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2 w. ago 'Drunk' care worker placed service user at "significant risk of harm," says industry regulator

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) placed a warning on Chirsty Mathieson’s registration for a period of 24 months.

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2 w. ago Scottish drivers warned sleep apnoea increases risk of serious car crashes

One of the UK's leading experts in sleep apnoea, Professor Vik Veer, has today issued a warning to drivers across Scotland following a research study that reveals a link between untreated obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and serious road traffic accidents.

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2 w. ago Business as usual at Scottish Rugby amid Steve Tandy to Wales rumours as 'impossible task' warning fired

Scotland assistant tipped to become next Wales head coach

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2 w. ago Warning Scottish ministers risk more wildfires spreading with new muirburn system

Organisations calling for change made the warning in light of the wildfires that have occurred across Scotland

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer warned at least 80 Labour MPs could lose their seats as their majorities are smaller than the number of constituents who are set to have their disability benefits cut

Those opposed to the squeeze on benefits are using an analysis of data to highlight the 'real electoral risk' of the Prime Minister's actions.

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3 w. ago 'Extreme' wildfire warning reaches final day in Scotland as rain forecasted

The warning will end on Sunday with light showers forecasted in the afternoon.

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3 w. ago Ministers accuse British Steel’s Chinese owner of trying to ‘irrevocably’ shut down blast furnaces

Labour prime minister has warned the UK’s ‘economic and national security’ at risk if Scunthorpe plant closes

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3 w. ago Starmer delays holiday to attend emergency session of Parliament to save British Steel

Labour prime minister has warned the UK’s ‘economic and national security’ at risk if Scunthorpe plant closes

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