On this day, 6th of January 1979, YMCA becomes The Village People’s only UK No.1 single.
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Audiobook Review: Mr Midshipman Hornblower by C.S Forester
The first book begins with Hornblower as a seventeen year old midshipman.
Love of Animals: It’s In Our Genes
Scientists have uncovered a genetic difference in people who show greater compassion for animals.
Orkney Walks – More Matters Geological
For this walk, taking an O.S. map is advised, and wearing wellies is strongly advised, as the walk includes some very soggy bits.
UN Requested To Take Over Fukushima Reactors, Japan
In December 2018, the Green Party of Pennsylvania (GPPA) and Green Party of the United States (GPUS) requested the United Nations to take over the crippled nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (Fuku) in Japan.
The Sky Above You – January 2019
The Moon will be New on January 6th and Full on January 21st, a ‘Supermoon’ when the Moon is Full at its closest to Earth.
The Risks and the Joys of Music and Sound In Audiobooks
“Sound is an unusual subject when it comes to audiobooks.”
£125million to be Spent in Scotland Mitigating UK Government Welfare ‘Reforms’
Successive UK Government policies since 2010 have plunged 15 million people in the UK into poverty
The Orkney News Team 2019
As we enter the 2nd year of The Orkney News it’s a big welcome to all our new readers and a huge thank you to our existing ones who have stayed with us on this journey.
Imagine Being A Rock Shaman
“At the moment, I’m reading ‘Hutton’s Arse’ by Malcolm Rider. “