Soulisquoy Printmakers in Stromness has been awarded £10,000 from the Scottish Government emergency funding which supports a wide variety of creative organisations during the Covid19 pandemic.
Funding Support for Soulisquoy Printmakers
Replacement of Subsea Cable Completed
One of the two subsea cables which links Orkney to mainland Scotland, connecting up electricity distribution, has been successfully replaced by SSEN (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks).
Shocking Attacks on Scotland’s Fire Crews Mark an Increase in Bonfire Night Incidents
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) received 1,100 calls between 3.30pm and 11.30 pm on Bonfire Night, 5th of November.
Scotland’s Smacking Ban Comes Into Force
“I am extremely proud to have taken a Bill through parliament that will have such a positive effect on the lives of Scotland’s children.”
Vets Back Recommendations on Limiting Fireworks Use & Sale
““The report’s recommendations are a welcome step towards positive and much-needed change in fireworks controls in Scotland.”
Scottish Child Payment- a ‘gamechanging’ new benefit
The new Scottish Child Payment – which is unique to Scotland – is to open early for applications from Monday 9 November.
Scottish Government’s ‘Shambolic’ Renewables Policy: Rhoda Grant MSP
” “We are home to some of the best renewable energy in the world, yet where are the jobs? “Rhoda Grant MSP
Funding Support for the Phoenix Cinema, Kirkwall
The Phoenix Cinema in the Pickie Centre, Kirkwall is to benefit from £21,244 from the Scottish Government’s Emergency Fund.
18.8% of Household Waste in Orkney was Recycled in 2019
2.4 million tonnes of household waste was generated in Scotland in 2019, a slight increase from 2018.
SEPA Flood Alert for Orkney
A combination of high tides and strong Southeasterly winds means that there is a high risk of wave overtopping and hazardous conditions at the Churchill Barriers during the next 24 hours.
