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Popular Scottish beaches 'polluted with human and animal faeces'
Environment
Swimming spots across Scotland tested positive for bacteria found in waste.
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North Lanarkshire road first in the UK to trial new recycled plastic technology
technology
The trial aims to cut carbon emissions generated by road resurfacing operations whilst maintaining road surface durability.
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North Lanarkshire councillors formally approve purchase of 18 new minibuses
North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council’s environment and climate change committee acknowledged the purchase of the 32-seat vehicles from Woodall-Nicholson Limited, which trades as Mellor Bus Limited, at a cost of £2.6 million.
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Perthshire quarry proposes expansion 10 metres from residents' gardens
Perthshire
A petition -with 181 signatures - has been submitted to Perth and Kinross Council opposing the plans.
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Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey hails impact of Scottish Government transport policy
Transport
Her praise comes after new figures showed that children and youths from South Lanarkshire have taken over 9.6 million free bus journeys since the introduction of free travel for those under 22 three years ago.
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West Lothian chiefs quizzed over 'redundant and ugly' equipment on high street
Linlithgow
Tom Conn, the local Labour councillor, asked environmental health staff why the apparatus was still in place a year after a monitoring order had been revoked.
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Demands use of log burners is curbed over 'serious' health fears
Environment
A new report has called on the government to take action on wood and log burners in homes after highlighting the string of serious health problems in the UK which are linked to the use of solid fuels
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Scottish city named UK's best spot for sustainable travellers
Discover Scotland
Travelling greener is about making better choices, like 'packing light and choosing ethical experiences, every trip.'
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Tesco new 40p charge at tills in change from today
Facebook
The UK's biggest supermarket is pushing up the price of its cheapest bag for life by 10p as it encourages customers to cut down on plastic
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Bridge of Allan flood prevention scheme on pause amid council wrangle
Bridge of Allan
The £16million plan - designed to safeguard properties and roadway identified as at risk of flooding in the town - has been put on hold after Scottish ministers accused Stirling Council of failing to provide "sufficient information".
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Donate your used Halloween pumpkins to East Kilbride museum
Museums
Farmers will feed the seasonal squash to the Tamworth pigs and sheep on the Museum’s historic working farm in an effort to reduce food waste.
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Hurricane Melissa could affect UK as Met Office explain storm's horror route
Weather
Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm, with 175mph winds. The Met Office said it could affect UK weather.
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Lorna Slater blames former Tory minister for collapse of SNP's flagship recycling scheme
Scottish Green Party
Green MSP Lorna Slater accused former Scottish Secretary Alister Jack of acting in “bad faith”.
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'Human swan' to give evidence at inquiry into paraglider death in Highlands
Courts
Dan Burton, 54, died following a paragliding accident in Sutherland in 2021
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M&S to leave Kilmarnock town centre and open new retail park store
Shopping
An expanded food hall offering is at the heart of plans but the news is a hammer blow to the town centre.
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Beavers released in Highlands 400 years after extinction in Scotland
Wildlife
The first two releases, of a beaver pair and then a family of five, have taken place.
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Top three best places to live in the UK all in Scotland
Orkney
The children's quality of life survey has revealed the best places to live in the UK for families - with one area crowned the top place since 2015
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Dramatic images of Shark found dead on rocks at Scottish coastline
Scottish News
A huge six-foot shark has been discovered washed up dead on rocks in Caithness.
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Expert explains different types of dog barks and how a owner can understand
Dogs
It turns out, that not every dog bark is the same and no one expert has shared what owners need to look out for
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Scots national park where Highlands 'take a wild turn' named among Europe's best autumn destinations
Discover Scotland
The Scottish national park known for its wildlife, hiking, and night skies has been named one of Europe’s top autumn destinations.
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Circus trucks leave Paisley park a muddy mess
Renfrewshire Council
The area — adjacent to the car park in the much-loved Paisley green space — has been left a “mud bath” following the departure of the Big Kid Circus.
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£150k grant secures Lanarkshire outdoor learning and education centre's future
Lanarkshire
Wiston Lodge's can continue "to serve vulnerable children, young people and adults through nature-based learning".
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Lanarkshire community group marks four years of success thanks to green funding
Lanarkshire
Loch Wood, located on Blackwood Estate, used the funding to transform the space where now 200 pupils attend per week for outdoor classes.
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Watch the birdie - rare sighting of feathered friend in Lanarkshire
Lanarkshire News
The Glossy Ibis is more commonly seen in the hotter climates of Africa, Asia, Australia, South America and the warmer regions of continental Europe.
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