7 d. ago Water scarcity restrictions to have ‘devastating’ impact on Scotland agriculture sector

Farmers and businesses in north Fife are facing the country's first water scarcity restrictions of 2025 following prolonged dry weather.

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8 d. ago SEPA imposes first water scarcity restrictions of the year as dry weather leaves rivers 'critically low'

Two areas have reached significant scarcity - the highest level of water scarcity - with restrictions imposed on some farmers and businesses.

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8 d. ago Water restrictions put in place as Scottish rivers at 'critically low level'

Without a period of consistent rainfall, it is said that further catchments could escalate to ‘significant scarcity’ in the coming days.

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1 week ago Beavers Scotland: Six beaver families to be released into Glen Affric Highlands river after months of delays

The release of beavers has been approved for two sites on a Highlands river.

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2 w. ago Ducks 'getting stuck and dying' as Stockport park's water fountain 'turns to mud'

Stockport Council say the pond cannot be replenished 'due to water restrictions'

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2 w. ago Hero tells of desperate bid to save River Tay victim before tragic body find

Stewart Miller, 54, used his jet ski to try and trace a man who had vanished in the Perth river on Thursday, August 14.

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2 w. ago Moncrieff Island: Body pulled from River Tay after huge search operation for missing man, 27

Emergency services in Perth were first alerted on Thursday evening.

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2 w. ago Man's body pulled from River Tay after search for male who 'dove in with pals'

Police Scotland have confirmed that a man's body has been pulled from the River Tay.

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2 w. ago Scottish rivers: SEPA say several rivers close to having 'critically low' water levels

It is the third time this year that river levels in eastern Scotland have given Sepa cause for concern.

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2 w. ago Moncrieff Island search: Major search operation continues for missing 27

Emergency services were called on Thursday evening after reports of three men in difficulty in the water

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2 w. ago Lad missing in River Tay after 'diving in with pals' as dramatic search underway

Multiple emergency units raced to the banks of the river in the city centre last night and began a search of the water.

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2 w. ago Tay River rescue mission underway after 'concern for person' in water

A search is underway in the River Tay involving boats and helicopters.

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3 w. ago UK heatwave: New hosepipe ban warning as temperatures to soar over 30C

People in southeast England asked to restrict water use as reservoirs reach low levels

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3 w. ago Fresh hosepipe ban warning as fourth heatwave set to grip UK

People in South East of England asked to restrict water use as reservoirs reach low levels

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3 w. ago Inside Scottish 'rare treasure' cottage nestled along edge of river for sale

"This property offers an idyllic lifestyle."

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3 w. ago ‘Love is the key, right?’ Evergreen Venus Williams plays on and on at 45

Seven-time grand slam winner is back on the US circuit with aim of being the best she can be despite health struggles“Still haven’t seen the Rolling Stones,” says Venus Williams, smiling, as she reminisced about her unforgettable professional tennis debut at the age of 14 in Oakland, California, an occasion that justified years of hype surrounding her stratospheric potential. Her first ever professional tennis match took place next door to a Rolling Stones concert. Now, 31 years later, at 45 years old, Williams is still here.Three weeks after returning to professional tennis for the first time in 16 months with a straight sets singles victory over the then world No 35 Peyton Stearns at the Citi Open in Washington, which marked her as the second-oldest woman in history to win a WTA Tour-level singles match and also silenced criticisms about her enduring presence on the tour, Williams now takes her comeback to the Cincinnati Open. Continue reading...

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