Deprivation in Scotland continues to be the determining factor in life expectancy rates
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“EU/ Norway Fishing Deal Unfair and Unacceptable to Scotland”
There will be a 33% cut in cod which can be caught, 31% for Haddock, 36% cut to herring and 20% cut to mackerel.
Christmas Spotting:6
Santa’s Little Helper
Mixed Response to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Reforms
“It comes as no surprise to us that we are seeing overwhelming support in some areas while there is a need for further discussion in others.”
All Together Now: Gathering of Support Services In Orkney
” It is love and mercy that saves people like me”
“People need to have a reason to make behavioural changes.”
A CONSTITUTION FOR SCOTLAND
” Only three countries in the world (four, if you prefer to think of Scotland as a separate country) do not have a written constitution.”
Christmas Spotting: 5
If you spot something festive of interest and would like to share it you can email us: fiona@theorkneynews.scot
The Draft Scottish Budget 2019 – 2020
Here’s some of the main points. A full report will follow in later editions of The Orkney News.
T.R.E.A.D.: Check Your Tyres
“Your vehicles tyres are the only part of the vehicle which actually touch the road surface. Acceleration, braking, steering and cornering all depend on your tyres and their contact with the road, that is how important they are.”
Dignity to be at the Heart of Scotland’s Ambitious Human Rights Act
“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home – so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. ” Eleanor Roosevelt
