
Water scarcity level raised to 'alert' in southern Scotland
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are warning people over potential water shortages.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are warning people over potential water shortages.
Under plans outlined for Scotland, shoppers would pay a 20p deposit every time they buy a drink in a can or bottle.
The latest NHS data across the country shows a record number of people are waiting for care. In Scotland, the figure rose from 772,887 on 31 December.