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Dr Phillipa Whitford MP to Speak in Orkney

By theorkneynews on July 31, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

The renowned surgeon and politician Dr Phillipa Whitford is to speak at two meetings in Orkney this week highlighting the impact of Brexit on the NHS and the work she has done as a breast cancer specialist in Palestine.

A Veteran’s Viewpoint

By theorkneynews on July 31, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

An opinion piece by veteran Cliff Purvis who joined the Army in 1978 – originally from Thurso he  now lives near Edinburgh.

Drone Laws & Consultation

By theorkneynews on July 31, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

penalties of up to £2,500 and possible up to 5 years imprisonment.

Noel Donaldson: THE best way to keep cool at the Brough of Birsay.

By theorkneynews on July 31, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

To contact Noel e:mail  nwicker60@btinternet.com

Playing with Scale, Shapes and Nightswimming in Stromness

By theorkneynews on July 30, 2018 • ( 4 Comments )

a review of 2 of the exhibitions on currently in Stromness

Noel Donaldson: More County Show Memories

By theorkneynews on July 30, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

To contact Noel e:mail  nwicker60@btinternet.com

Thousands Demonstrate in Inverness for Scottish Independence

By theorkneynews on July 30, 2018 • ( 3 Comments )

It is probably the largest demonstration Inverness has seen

Building Projects Should Promote Active Lifestyles

By theorkneynews on July 30, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

“Local planning departments are storing up massive problems in terms of congestion, air pollution and inactivity by building car-dependence into new housing developments.”

Poetry Corner: The Fellowship of the Ring

By theorkneynews on July 29, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

On this day 29th of July 1954 The first volume in the Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkein – The Fellowship of the Ring

Happy Valley Short Film

By theorkneynews on July 29, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

It was shot in July 2018 when there had been little to no rain for weeks so the Russadale Burn is but a trickle.

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