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Scottish Water have debunked rumours that improvement works on Waterloo Place has caused damage to Regent Bridge after a fake image (right) was circulated on social media.

Scottish Water debunks rumours of damage to historic bridge

Duddingston Park South has been closed to traffic in both directions due to a burst water main.

Timeline to reopen major city road confirmed amid major traffic woes

The busy city centre thoroughfare while Scottish Water divert and upgrade a 130-year-old cast iron water main

Waterloo Place traders hit out at ‘double whammy’ of road closures

Edinburgh East and Musselburgh MP Chris Murray alongside locals who took part in a water testing event at Figgate Burn.

Edinburgh MP launches petition to scrap Scottish Water bonuses

A project is underway to help reduce and contain the odour from Seafield Wastewater Treatment Works.

Major work underway to reduce stench from Seafield sewage works

One sign misspells the name of the city's most famous thoroughfare - a cardinal sin for many Edinburgh locals.

Spelling blunders on temporary road signs mocked by Edinburgh locals

Waterloo Place will be closed westbound until November 20 while Scottish Water carries out “essential repairs”.

Locals express frustration as another city centre road closes

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Edinburgh East and Musselburgh MP Chris Murray has hit out at bonuses for Scottish Water executives, totaling £258,000 over the past year, after cleaning up sewage items from beaches in Portobello and Musselburgh.

Edinburgh MP criticises Scottish Water bonuses amid sewage complaints

Waterloo Place in Edinburgh city centre will be closed for 11 weeks westbound from September 7.

Major city centre road to close for three months for sewer works

Scottish Water is seeking permission for demolition of all existing buildings at its Fairmilehead site and the erection of a residential development of up to 124 new homes.

New homes proposed for Scottish Water site at Fairmilehead

A popular choice with out readers, and easily accessible from Edinburgh, the Pentland Hills offer endless trails and paths, linking several picturesque reservoirs.

Scottish Water issues warning over swimming in open water during heat

The closure on Gorgie Road, between Balgreen Road and Robb's Loan, pictured on the morning of Monday, January 26.

Six months of roadworks misery set to end in Gorgie Road

Scottish Labour MP Chris Murray and Scottish Labour MSP Katherine Sangster have attended litter picks at the beach

SEPA accused of 'blaming seagulls' for Fisherrow water quality rating

Scottish Water has announced waterpipe repairs on the A702 in June

Back-to-back weekend closures on major road into Edinburgh

Bannerman's Bar has announced it is temporarily closing due to ongoing problems with water ingress

Bannerman's Bar to close for up to three months due to water damage
The announcement comes weeks after Cabaret Voltaire lodged legal action against Scottish Water over alleged damage which forced over 30 closures
Rachel Fergusson

Tumbles at Portobello has been closed with immediate effect due to an issue with water quality

Soft play and gymnasium closes suddenly due to drainage issue

Cabaret Voltaire owners sue Scottish Water over alleged damage

The temporary traffic lights will be in place near Bilston for up to seven weeks as Scottish Water underakes the work.

Motorists face seven weeks of temporary lights on busy commuter road

The busy Livingston road has been closed while emergency services deal with the incident

Residents warned to stay out of burn after chemical spill

Months of roadworks will get under way in Edinburgh later this month to allow for ‘important investigatory work on four strategic water mains.’

Months of roadworks as ‘investigatory work’ gets under way

Forrest Road, at its junction with George IV Bridge, will be closed for around two weeks

‘Extremely busy’ road closed for weeks for urgent repair

Forrest Road in Edinburgh city centre is expected to be closed for two weeks from Monday, March 2.

Major Old Town road to close for two weeks for urgent repairs

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A woeful lack of coordination - Sue Webber

The closure on Gorgie Road, between Balgreen Road and Robb's Loan, pictured on the morning of Monday, January 26.

Traffic knock-on effect during rush hour as six month closure begins

Gorgie Road in Edinburgh, between Balgreen Road and Robb’s Loan will close to traffic on January 25, with works expected to be completed by July

Businesses' react to 'damaging' road closure of busy Edinburgh street

Gorgie Road in Edinburgh, between Balgreen Road and Robb’s Loan will close to traffic on January 25, with works expected to be completed by July

Busy road to close for months as £3m project gets underway
A busy Edinburgh road is set to close for around six months as teams work to upgrade sewage overflow infrastructure near Saughton Park.
Neil Johnstone

Four days of roadworks on key city road begin today

Learn to Swim

Edinburgh young swimmers invited to make a splash with competition

Emma Robson from Scottish Water with a pupil from St Pius primary school in Dundee

Dynamic |Earth to join science centres across Scotland to deliver water cycle wo...

Residents have been without water for four days

Residents left without water for four days after leak in building

A map shows the location of the two Cramond sites where sewage spills are a risk

'Sewage spills could spoil summer trips to Edinburgh beauty spot'

Chris Quinn and Gareth Henderson of Core Facility Services

UK firm eyes Scottish growth

John Swinney accused of complacency over sewage problem

Seafield stench returns as hot weather heightens sewage smell

We are all being encouraged to save water, including by not watering our gardens, after a long, dry spell. Pic: Scottish Water

Public urged to save water after driest start to the year since 1964

Roadwors take an age to complete

Welcome to our city of Edinburgh, roadworks capital - Fiona Duff

Works to repair a collapsed sewer delayed

Campaigners protest against sewage discharges

Time to turn the tide on sewage dumping scandal - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Residents warned of noise and 'mild vibrations' as works carried out

Eight weeks of roadworks to begin next week

Scottish Water has said the rise is necessary to maintain quality service.

Water charges set to increase for homes and businesses

Seafield sewage works records 165 spills in a year

The lesson will be given by Olympian Duncan Scott. (Pic: Ian MacNicol)

Chance for a Midlothian school to win a safety class with Scotland's top Olympia...

Road closures in place as urgent sewer repairs get underway

As a Scottish Government minister Lorna Slater had the joy of releasing beavers into the Cairngorms National Park, the first new beavers there in over 400 years.

A happier, healthier future for people and planet - Lorna Slater

SwimPix features multiple display options.

New visual aid tool launched to help make swimming more accessible

Sewage tankers empty a local tank at the bottom of Graham Drummond's garden several times a week.

Council leader calls for sewage solution for residents

Busy roundabout to remain partially closed due to sewer repair works

Major roundabout to remain partially closed after sink hole discovered

Drivers in Edinburgh are facing major delays and traffic chaos as Cameron Toll roundabout partially closes again.

Traffic chaos as Cameron Toll roundabout partially closes again

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We must not allow sewage spills to ruin huge city conservation success - Donald ...

Seafield is Scotland’s largest wastewater treatment works, treating the wastewater from the population equivalent of 850,000 people. Biogas captured during the treatment process is used to generate green energy.
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Big drop in stink complaints about city sewage plant

Duncan Scott teaching children at the Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh

National swimming framework spotlighted in the capital

Olympian Stephen Milne diving in with young Portobello swimmers.

Edinburgh leisure trust shortlisted for national award

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