Restrictions placed on more rivers with 'significant' water scarcity

27-07-2026 17:40 via bbc.co.uk

Restrictions placed on more rivers with 'significant' water scarcity

Rivers in the Borders, Angus and Aberdeenshire are added to the list of low-flowing watercourses.

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