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What is the Northern Ireland Backstop? 

By theorkneynews on February 11, 2019 • ( 8 Comments )

The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has thrown up a lot of new terms – ‘Brexit’  now in our everyday vocabulary – and now the phrase ‘ Backstop’

Deadline for Submissions on Extension of Cursiter Quarry

By theorkneynews on February 11, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Reminder that if you wish to make comments about the future of Cursiter Quarry in Firth then you will have to do so by the 15th of February.

Orkney Flooding

By theorkneynews on February 11, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Heavy rainfall over 2 days in Orkney saw quite a lot of flooding occurring in the fields and roads.

The Saltire Tidal Energy Challenge

By theorkneynews on February 10, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

““The Saltire Tidal Energy Challenge Fund therefore provides a timely and appropriate approach for the Scottish Government to support the current needs of the sector and to help ensure Scotland’s huge marine energy potential is realised”

A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Orkney.

By theorkneynews on February 10, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Heavy overnight rain coupled with additional rainfall on Sunday morning, means that rivers are rising and flooding from rivers and small watercourses is likely. Standing water and flooding to low-lying areas can also be expected.

Sound and Fury

By alecross1971 on February 10, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

“There’s folk getting in an awful stooshie over the whole BBC Question Time rammy. For the record, include me out.”

Time to think philosophically.

By Dream Angus on February 10, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

“there is a difference between being isolated and feeling lonely. People who feel lonely have a different experience and studies show this can have significant detrimental effects on long-term mental health.”

Audiobook Review: The Martian by Andy Weir

By theorkneynews on February 10, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

“Take a book where the plot is eighty-five or ninety percent complicated science complete with fairly detailed albeit somewhat simple explanations for the average reader and make it entertaining.”

Poetry Corner: Kaleidoscope Eyes

By theorkneynews on February 10, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

On February 10th 1868 Jedburgh born David Brewster, renowned scientist in the field of optics died.

Heart and Head: Growing Up In Orkney 3

By theorkneynews on February 9, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

“Work with love and build on your strengths. It takes a whole island to raise a child.”

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