The Scottish mining village of Coalsnaughton in Clackmannanshire has been partially evacuated after unexplained "ground movement" caused paving stones to lift and cracks to appear in gardens, walls, floors and roads. More than 250 residents have been ordered to leave, with some potentially unable to return until at least next Christmas, making this a significant disruption for the community and a test of the authorities' response.

The ground is still shifting by up to 10mm a week, with total movement recorded at 345mm in Dunmoss View and 300mm in Benbuck View. Scotland's First Minister John Swinney visited and pledged £1 million towards recovery, but officials have yet to explain the cause. Some families are refusing to leave, while others remain in limbo in hotels and Airbnbs. A group of residents who stayed is preparing a formal complaint to Clackmannanshire Council, alleging "misinformation" about the risk to their homes.