Shaun Gardiner will be reading extracts from his graphic novel, The Boy With Nails For Eyes’, on Friday 18th of November, The Rae Room, Stromness Library 6pm
Shaun Gardiner Event at Stromness Library
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#Covid Related Deaths in Scotland Weekly Update
The total number of deaths registered in Scotland in week 45 of 2022 was 1,219. This was 52 deaths more than the five year average for week 45 (4% above average).
Weather Forecast: Heavy showers Orkney at first, otherwise isolated light showers. Windy.
Strong to gale force southeast winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Kim Foden: ‘The Televisor’
Premiering tonight, 17th of November at 7pm on The Orkney News YouTube Channel is the first in a series of films: Orcadian Stories.
Hydrogen Power from Plastic Waste
Increasingly how to extract hydrogen from plastic waste which cannot be recycled is being looked at through various projects.
Orkney Charities Christmas Bazaar
The bazaar is being staged in the St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall, for the very first time, with stalls set up throughout the whole building on Saturday 26th November 11am-3pm
Petrofac/Repsol Workers Strike
“The anger that my members have at being betrayed on a commitment made and accepted in good faith, is palpable” Unite regional officer John Boland
8.4% Decrease of People in Hospital #Covid Weekly Update
In the week ending 13 November 2022, there were on average 657 patients in hospital with COVID-19, an 8.4% decrease from the previous week ending 06 November 2022 (717)
Weather Forecast: Sunshine & showers across Orkney
Best of todays weather across Orkney with a mix of scattered showers and bright or sunny spells. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
