Helping hand

Mature students are being offered a helping hand to return to study with a £1,000 bursary from Scotland’s Rural College.

National Drought Group agrees support for farmers and wildlife

A National Drought Group (NDG) meeting was convened today (4 June) to review water resources ahead of summer, following a dry winter and spring which has affected river flows and groundwater levels.

News story: National Drought Group – EA Chief Executive’s Statement

The National Drought Group met on 4 June 2019

Press release: Emergency review of salmon numbers to protect stocks in the Severn estuary

The Environment Agency is carrying out a review of new data which shows a significant reduction in salmon stock levels in the Severn Estuary.

Hidden Depths garden shows true colours

A show garden called Hidden Depths lived up to its name after winning the College Street category at this year’s Gardening Scotland.