Charity warns private rented sector faces ‘significant barriers’ in the drive to net zero

water shortages continue with reservoir levels sitting at just 66 per cent of capacity. Thurso and Orkney are affected badly and warnings have been issued for Edinburgh and Glasgow.

refugees arriving in Glasgow from Afghanistan.Refuweegee, who help support refugees with their transition into life living in Glasgow, have called for help creating welcome gifts along with letters and messages of kindness for Afghans arriving throughout the month.The packs should include toiletries, school supplies, Scottish treats and a letter of welcome to the country.

Get the latest Scottish politics news sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterNicola Sturgeon has reported a huge spike in the daily number of coronavirus cases, with 6835 positive cases identified in the 24 hours to Friday.The First Minister told a covid press conference that the numbers were “a cause for concern” despite there being an increased number of tests.The SNP leader said: “Today we are reporting another very sharp rise in cases today at 6835 positive cases were reported

missing on August 14th before her body was found in Newton.But before her death, Cat had been planning to run the London marathon in October for Macmillan cancer charity.And since the passing of 'lovely' 29-year-old, wellwishers have raised almost £3k as part of a charity fundraiser set up by Cat herself.Scots have been donating to the page in recent weeks in order for Cat to reach the target, despite the fact she will no longer be able to take part in the race.

Linda Norgrove Foundation has issued a public appeal for Boris Johnson to get two of its staff members, who are sisters, out of the Taliban-controlled capital. The two women are in hiding in the city with their families and despite cross-party pressure from MPs over the past week the UK Foreign Office has not contacted them for evacuation.

Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians - including the Edinburgh City Bypass and the M8 - has sparked travel concerns.Traffic Scotland told motorists: "We're noticing heavy fog in Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians. Please take extra care if driving in the area this morning."Dramatic photos from live traffic cameras this morning show the extent of the heavy fog, which is still covering busy commuter routes.

Aberfeldy handed over a donation of £300 to the conservation charity Trees For Life having earned every penny through their green fingers. Trees for Life will use the money from sisters Ailsa (9) and Clara (5) to assist with rewilding projects across Scotland.The ‘Wee Tree Nursery’ came about when their granny Claire Hewitt was helping Ailsa and Clara to learn about seeds and spring during lockdown.

iOS - Android On most days Craig will do the challenge at his fitness studio in Lanark.However, he has also enjoyed a number of trips across the country and further afield to promote the challenge and the charity.He said: “It has been getting tougher. Usually if I’m feeling on top form I can do them in half an hour but it can take up to 45 minutes.“That’s why its good to get out, it’s almost been like a bucket list.“ I’ve been to Millport, Skye, Ben Nevis and Glencoe in Scotland.

iOS - Android Garry King at Go Kids told Lanarkshire Live: “We usually run some things over the summer holidays but normally have to charge for them. "But thanks to Arnold Clark down in Motherwell who provided us with funding from their community grant we were able to half the price of it.“We then got in touch with Youthlink Scotland and they gave us a bit more funding which meant we were then able to offer it to people who couldn’t afford it, for free.

State Pension provides essential financial support every month for around 12.6 million people across the UK, including 981,399 Scots. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women.

Scots Guards, appeared to choke up while appearing on LBC this morning as he spoke about the evacuation effort from the country, which has fallen to the Taliban following the withdrawal of Western troops. Troops from the UK are racing against the clock to get remaining British nationals and their local allies out of Afghanistan following the dramatic fall of the country's Western-backed government.

“With Covid all the shows are off so this was our way of doing something to raise money.” Anyone looking to raise money can do so using the JustGiving page set up by Bobby’s daughter Emily Davidson at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/emily-davidson6

North Coast 500 after pointing out that the overcrowded route has become a victim of its own success.

dog who come into care to be reviewed after 30 years.The Scottish SPCA says the Dangerous Dogs Act forces them to put down any Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro or American pit bull that it comes across, regardless of the animal's temperament or suitability for adoption.The charity says the bill, which came into force on August 12 1991, is "not fit for purpose".They insist parts should be scrapped so dogs are judged on "deeds not breeds", meaning dogs would be put down only if

Ford Transit van was one of two main delivery vehicles for social enterprise Edinburgh Community Food. It's believed the van was stolen in the Leith area on Tennant Street sometime between 1.30pm on Monday, August 9, and 6am on Tuesday, August 10.

pooch as its new Ambassadog for the year. The charity is bringing back Paw Walk for a second year and it is once again encouraging dog lovers to lead and raise funds for cancer research from September 20 to 26.

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weather warning for thunderstorms as the wet spell enters its fourth day.The Met Office alert is in place from midday until 11pm today, with torrential rain, lightning and hail expected to lash down across an 11-hour period.Up to three inches of rain is expected to fall over several hours in some places after a wash-out weekend caused flooding in parts of Scotland.

suffering from the condition, which encompasses a variety of symptoms, while it's estimated that as many as 100,000 Scots will still suffer covid complications a full 12 weeks after infection.