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“For too long retail workers have been expected to put up with violence and abuse. That many see it as part of the job is completely unacceptable. My Bill will give retail workers the protection they deserve.” Daniel Johnson MSP
Flooding from surface water and small, fast responding, watercourses is possible throughout Thursday and overnight into Friday.
Another 2 cases of Covid have been recorded in Orkney bringing the cumulative total so far to 53
Kirkwall airport is to become a test centre for different types of low carbon aircraft.
Two more cases have been added to the cumulative total for Orkney bringing that to 51.
“The economic shockwaves of this pandemic have rocked families and households in Orkney, with many thousands facing falling earnings and rising costs.”
In Orkney the cumulative total now stands at 49, and although the lowest in the country no one in the islands should become complacent.
“The harsh realities of the Tories’ Power Grab Bill are coming home to roost now, with Boris Johnson’s government threatening to impose GM crops on Scotland – despite a ban.”
“I would urge any young person or group in our island communities to jump in, have your say and be part of something bigger!”
Today’s figures are a stark warning to anyone getting complacent about Covid, particularly in Orkney, which has seen few cases up till now.
