Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has issued a warning about lead poisoning which can result from animals ingesting waste from car and electric fence batteries, or ash from where lead has been burned
Dangers of Lead Poisoning to Farming Stock
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HIAL Pay Dispute Over
Members of the Prospect trade union working in Fire and Security for Highlands and Islands Airport Limited have voted to accept a revised pay deal for 2022-23 which will end the current dispute
SEPA Flood Alert For #Orkney
The risk is greatest around the times of high tides particularly on Wednesday morning which is around 09:30 GMT at Stromness and 10:30 GMT at Kirkwall.
Industrial Action Will Bring Platforms & Offshore Installations To A Standstill
The action will hit major oil and gas operators including BP, CNRI, EnQuest, Harbour, Ithaca, Shell and Total. Energy companies which have been enjoying a massive surge in their profits.
Weather Forecast: Early rain for Orkney, then dry.
Rain dying out across Orkney this morning to leave a dry afternoon with some sunshine breaking through. Maximum temperature 9 °C.
Pentalina Returns to Serve Orkney
The MV Pentalina will be back serving the route from St Margaret’s Hope, Orkney, to Gills Bay on the Scottish mainland from the 18th of April
‘No winter lasts forever’
“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” – Hal Borland
Orkney Men’s Shed Official Opening
On Saturday March 18th Orkney Men’s Shed held their official opening and open day at their new premises based in the Old Herring Factory in Stromness, which they share with two other local community groups.
More Than Fibro Charity plea for local volunteers
“We are looking for local volunteers to facilitate face-to-face support group meetings which we hope to hold once every 4-6 weeks.”
Weather Forecast: Mainly dry and cloudy today. Wind and rain tonight.
Light mainly east or northeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
