“Often, the only way I can deal with what’s happening around me is to remind myself that …..’There’s ‘nowt so queer as folk’.”
Orkney Spends £3,558 per Person on Public Services
“charges in Orkney are set to rise by 3%, which would increase the Band D annual charge to £1,068. Orkney “
Stromness Academy & Orkney UHI Team UP With CERN
“Stromness Academy and Orkney College UHI combine together to provide professional development opportunity for student teacher”
Hoolan Energy: Hesta Head Wind Farm Proposal For 5 Turbines
“The proposed development is for five turbines up to 125m in height to tip and will have a capacity of up to 20.4MW.”
David Martin MEP: Why CETA is a Good Deal for Europe
“Canada is an important trading partner of the European Union, and within the EU Canada’s highest volume of trade is with the UK.”
Weather Watchers: March
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Maree Todd MSP: Voting for a Reduction in Ferry fares
“It is mind-boggling to see the Lib Dem MSPs Tavish Scott and Liam McArthur choosing to oppose investment in communities in Orkney and Shetland.”
World Book Day: Is It Still About Books?
World Book Day takes place again this year on 2nd March but has it lost its focus? Is it still about reading?
Sgathaich: Dr Who Power of the Daleks
“Power of the Daleks, not only considered one of the best Dalek stories, but also one of the most important Dr Who stories that was ever made. “
“Don’t be Silly, You Won’t be Deported”
“It is a scary feeling. I want to be treated like a human being, not a bargaining chip.”