the fatal crash off the Norwegian coast was a result of metal ‘fatigue fracture’ in the helicopter’s gearbox.
“The North Sea Must Remain Super Puma Free”
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Bernie Bell: Orkney Walks (with stories)- Cottisgarth
“If you have a good walk and look round here, it’s a great place. “
Photo of the day by Petra Jochen Bruckhaus
Today is the last in the series of stunning photos by Petra Jochen Bruckhaus.
Poetry Corner: What our garden is saying to the sky
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Healthy School Meals in Orkney Using Local Produce
Orkney endeavours to use local suppliers with around 45% of food used in the menus locally sourced
Drug Related Deaths in Scotland Continue to Rise
“many of the drugs involved in the deaths may be prescribed ones and not all from illegal sources. “
Photo of the day by Petra Jochen Bruckhaus
Readers if wish shared their photographs they can send them to fiona@theorkneynews.scot
MSP Welcomes Pay Rise for 567 NHS Orkney Staff
“This is an important SNP Government investment in the 567 NHS staff who care for folk throughout the islands day in day out.”
Our Home Town Stromness
“We’re delighted with the mural and looking forward to more work with the museum in the next school year.”
Poetry Corner: Otago Peninsula
“There, beneath a portcullis of rain/lie the bones of time-rent men and women. “
