“Scotland’s farmers have served Scotland’s economy and communities for decades if not centuries, and they have always managed to respond and react when needed”
Some Easing of #Covid19 Restrictions in Orkney From Friday
Orkney is to remain at Level 1, however, groups of 2 households of up to 6 people will now be permitted to meet indoors.
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.
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.
Support for those on low incomes: The Scottish Welfare Fund
“The Scottish Welfare Fund is an important example of the kind of action the SNP has taken to ensure there is additional financial support in place for people in Orkney coping with the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. “
Orkney in Tier 1 #Covid19 Update
As numbers of positive cases of Covid19 continue to be recorded in Orkney, now at 33 in total, it has been confirmed that the islands will be placed in the Tier 1 level of restrictions in Scotland starting on Monday.
#Covid19 Update As Orkney Records Another Positive Case
A further 28 people have sadly died in Scotland who had tested positive for Covid 19.