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Maree Todd MSP: Sensing a ‘change in the islands’
“The SNP has been spending over £100 million a year since 2013 mitigating to protect people from the worst aspects of Tory welfare cuts.”
The Heart of Neolithic Orkney Celebrates 20 Years as a UNESCO Site
This week The Heart of Neolithic Orkney has been celebrating its 20th birthday as a World Heritage Site.
Letters: “Clear on Nuclear”
“Vote for Jo the woman you know is happy to blow us all to kingdom come.”
There’s Always An Orkney Connection……..
“Once again, Mike was travelling with his work, this time, to a meeting of ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Seas) in Lisbon, Portugal. “
Labour Accuse the Scottish Government of Presiding over a ‘Ferry Fiasco’ to the Northern Isles
The awarding of the Northern Isles Ferry contract has been delayed again due to a legal challenge by CalMac Ferries Ltd.
Editorial: Letters and Viewpoints
It is the policy of The Orkney News to allow members of the public to express their views through this publication.
Letters: “The democratic deficit”
“Let’s take a step back and escape from the election hullabaloo for a minute and look at what unites us all when it comes to voting.”
Letters: “MP? NO THANX!”
“It’s obscene that our councils are looking to make cuts to services, while our MP can (or will) do nothing about it”
Shocking Theft From Donation Boxes at Tom Weir Site Loch Lomondside
They broke into donations posts and stole funds earmarked for maintaining the popular statue and associated picnic area.
