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EXCLUSIVE: Ross speaks on new appeal bid
21+ hour, 11+ min ago (1042+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. 'Several grounds' lodged by campaign group to challenge ex-soldier's conviction for 1994 killing Michael Ross has said it is “great news” that a full review is to be launched into his murder conviction. The…...
Call renewed for Orkney point-of-entry levy
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (205+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. Orkney should be able to collect a levy from tourists as they enter the county, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has been told. The government published the findings of its cruise ship levy consultation…...
Toll of LGBT education debate laid bare inside council chamber
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (466+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. A fraught and at times contentious council meeting this morning laid bare the emotional toll of the debate over LGBT inclusive education in Orkney. One councillor revealed he had referred emails sent to…...
New speed cuts get green light from councillors
6+ day, 9+ min ago (506+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. Speed cuts are in line to be implemented on four stretches of country roads in Orkney. Orkney Islands Council officials are to draw up draft traffic orders after the green light was given…...
Scapa Flow fisherman left fearing for the future after government-enforced net change
1+ week, 2+ day ago (850+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. One man has been left fearing for his livelihood, and the future of one of Orkney’s most prized shellfish products. Ian Spence supplies fresh locally caught langoustines from the waters of Scapa Flow…...
OIC completes purchase of third aircraft
1+ week, 6+ day ago (374+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. A third aircraft will soon take to the skies around the North Isles, after its purchase by Orkney Islands Council (OIC). The authority confirmed on Tuesday that it has completed the purchase of…...
Kirkwall vets refused permission for proposed new practice
2+ week, 5+ day ago (106+ words) This setting applies to this browser only. A veterinary surgery proposed to be built on a parcel of land on the western fringes of Kirkwall has been refused planning permission. Northvet has outgrown its current premises on Junction Road and…...