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Registering a septic tank or small sewage discharge in Scotland just got easier thanks to changes to the authorisation process implemented by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

A river which has been inaccessible to fish for over 100 years has been reopened after an innovative approach was taken to remove a disused weir in Dumfries and Galloway.

Partners involved in the Restoring the River Leven Project have pledged to continue closely monitoring the site and its recovery following a year of remarkable progress.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning communities in the north west and central Highlands to prepare for flooding impacts in the run up to Hogmanay.

Regional Flood Alerts and local Flood Warnings have been issued as Scotland is set to deal with further persistent and heavy rain which may bring significant flooding impacts over large parts of Scotland over the next two days.

We have issued three severe flood warnings for the Aviemore area due to heavy and prolonged rainfall overnight. Very high river levels are forecast for the early hours of Tuesday morning across the Spey River. There is a danger to life.