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In North Ayrshire, the search for a person thought to have been swept into the sea at Largs by large waves was suspended after nobody was found. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Scotland weather: Appeal to trace missing man seen in water at Largs

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The harsh penalties for breaking hosepipe bans, how much you could pay

Andrew Bowman is confronted and attacks two Environment Agency water bailiffs whilst fishing at Poole Hall Fisheries near Alveley - assisted by his dad Sidney Bowman.

Anglers turn violent after being caught fishing with no licence

Horrified residents are demanding action after their neighbours turned their home into a makeshift TIP with tonnes of rubbish dumped on the driveway.

Nightmare tenant with rubbish dump in front garden gets EVICTED

Foam floating along the River Tame after reports of pollution

Watch: Drone footage of shocking river foam in town

Swimmers have been urged to avoid 19 beaches across the UK due to serious health concerns. (Photo: Andrew - stock.adobe.com)

Warning to avoid 19 UK beaches

Toxic blue-green algae poses a life-threatening risk to dogs. (Photo: PONTUS LUNDAHL/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images)

Warning for dog owners after blue-green algae outbreaks across the UK

Harry Clark fishing.

TV personality Harry Clark takes friends fishing to de-stress and unwind in new ...

The partially-collapsed Old Courthouse building in Cockermouth (Pic: Cumberland Council/PA Wire)

Historic Cumbrian courthouse’s partial collapse into river

Water providers could owe £800m in compensation to bill payers for ‘unfairly overcharging customers’

Bill payers could be owed £800m in compensation

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spill that turned rivers ‘black’ and ‘grey’

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spills

Warning issued after beach bug kills dog and makes eight others ill

Biffa has been convicted multiple times of exporting poorly sorted and contaminated waste

Anger over ‘big climate polluter’ role in flagship recycling scheme

Houses in Ironbridge surrounded by flood waters as River Severn levels started to rise following heavy rain.

Watch: Areas engulfed by water as rivers burst banks

Flooding in Alfriston. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

Environment Agency urges households to prepare for winter flooding

Nuclear fusion power plants would recreate processes that happen within the Sun to create electricity, without the risk of a Fukushima-style disaster (Picture: Nasa via Getty Images)

Nuclear fusion could become a reality in Scotland – Professor Declan Diver

The flooding at Perth station following heavy rain. Picture: Network Rail Scotland/PA Wire

Heavy rain brings travel disruption on railways and roads

A jogger runs along a path next to sun scorched grass in London's Victoria Park

Drought expected to be declared for parts of England

A orange sky just before sunrise at St Mary's Lighthouse in Whitley Bay. Picture date: Tuesday August 9, 2022.

Four-day amber warning for extreme temperatures issued as new heatwave looms

There is an increased interest in science.

Effective communication will reveal scientific gold - Julie Moulsdale

Plan ahead to cut down on food waste (photo: Adobe)

Going Green - Ideas for shopping smarter and cutting down on food waste

Waves hits Porthleven on the Cornish coast as Storm Eunice makes landfall. Picture date: Friday February 18, 2022.

Storm Eunice brings second rare red weather warning issued

Larkwhistle Farm.

COP26: UK oil and gas facilities found to be 'super emitters' of methane

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Measuring environment claims in the food and drink sector

Company founders Ian Skene, Yvonne Walker and Raymond Cowan aim to cut the carbon footprint of the construction industry.

Scottish green tech firm secures six-figure grant

Galbraith's use of the innovative web mapping technology from thinkWhere will help the company to meet the demands of working across the nation to offer property consultancy services during lockdown

Scottish property consultancy company breaks new ground with use of remote mappi...

Parts of the country will see snow and icy conditions (Photo: Getty)

Will it snow next week? Here's what to expect as Met Office issues more weather ...

An amber warning of snow has been predicted by the Met Office across areas in Southern Scotland.

Amber warning issued for parts of Scotland

What to do if your house gets flooded - insurance tips, safety and how to access...

This is what you need to know in order to keep your dog and yourself safe (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how to keep your dog safe from deadly blue-green algae during the summer ...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Bewdley in Worcestershire to see recovery efforts following recent flooding in the Severn valley.

'Traitor' Boris Johnson met with heckles as he arrives in flood-hit community

Ice weather warning issued for most of Scotland

Ice warning issued as cold weather blasts the country

The UK is braced for three days of heavy rain (Photo: Shutterstock)

What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning? Scotland brace...

Snow showers and icy surfaces may lead to some travel disruption and anyone wishing to travel during the bad weather is urged to with caution picture: GettyImages and Met Office

Storm Dennis: Scotland warned as snow and ice yet to come

Buying a new house can be an exciting time, with furniture to buy and rooms to decorate (Photo: Shutterstock)

New homeowners could be at risk of a £50,000 fine - here’s why

A hosepipe ban could be imminent in the South - here’s everything you need to kn...

The Environment Agency has warned that communities could be displaced by flooding (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the communities at risk of evacuation as flood threat increases

Edesix MD Richie McBride said the partnership with East Midlands Environment Agency is 'another great example of a new market which can utilise Body Worn Cameras to improve security'. Picture: Greg Macvean

Edesix wins contract to protect Environment Agency staff

There was a build up of waste from the NHS. Picture: TSPL

Scots company denies human body parts among NHS waste pile-up

The waste firm involved works with NHS England

Tonnes of human body parts stockpiled by NHS waste firm

Severe weather is sweeping up across the UK. Picture: JP

Scotland's weather: '˜Danger to life' warning amid fears of thunder and lightnin...

Laura Tainsh, Partner and waste management specialist at law firm Davidson Chalmers

Laura Tainsh: Waste criminals are still getting away with it
Earlier this year the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) published its annual compliance report covering the 12 months to 31 March 2017. While the re...

A dog walker braces the snow in Kirkliston, West Lothian. Picture: SWNS

Scotland Weather: continued travel disruption as warnings remain

Flytipping costs Scottish councils over Â£2.5m a year

Alastair Collin: Waste dumping is a crime, a dangerous eyesore and costly to cle...

Mental health patients across the UK are waiting for years to be discharged, it has been reported. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Work is main cause of poor mental health among men, says charity

Dog owners have been warned of a potentially fatal algae. Picture: Contributed.

Scottish dog owners warned about outbreaks of fatal algae

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon talks to Newton Stewart residents . Picture: Getty

National flood risk action plan unveiled to '˜protect more homes'

Environment Minister Dr Aileen McLeod during a visit to the Selkirk Flood Protection Scheme where she launched the first national flood plan. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Scottish Government announce Â£235m plan to prevent flooding

A tanned Sir Philip Dilley leaves his London flat yesterday. Picture: PA

Environment chief defends holiday during flooding

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Flood risks

A fifth of Scotlands waters are now designated as marine protection areas. Picture: PA

Sea conservation ‘at risk from lack of resources’

The flooding crisis in England could well be the Tories Swedish tsunami. Picture: Getty

John McTernan: Tories’ lack of empathy could bite

David Cameron chats with soldiers from the Royal Irish Regiment in Upton-Upon-Severn. Picture: PA

Floods: Environment Agency job cuts back on agenda

Volunteers help a couple through the floods in Chertsey. Picture: Getty

Weather: PM ‘failing to tackle climate change’

Large parts of wetland on fire in west Wales. Picture: Keith Morris

Weather: Triple threat of elements for England

Huge waves batter the coastline at Chiswell in Dorset. Picture: Richard Broome

Red alert as ferocity of storm enters deadly phase

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

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