Orkney and Shetland
“We can all play a part in changing the culture” – call to tackle stigma around alcohol use
NHS Shetland alcohol and drug development officer, Wendy Henderson, said there remains stigma against people ...
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‘Scotland’s Mental Health is in a Bad Place’
Shona Robison, Scotland’s Finance Secretary, announced ‘savings of £18.8million ‘ in the Distress Brief Interventions ...
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No injuries after rocket engine ends up in flames during test at Unst spaceport
Video footage of the incident shows the engine and upright launchpad structure engulfed in flames ...
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Transitioning to Renewables: Lessons from the Past
From the use of whale oil for lighting in the 1800s to the production of ...
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University study exploring how green hydrogen production would impact local economy
The study is being undertaken by the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Energy Policy and ...
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‘You can achieve things in opposition’ – re-elected MP Alistair Carmichael confident a change in political culture will be beneficial for the isles
The Lib Dem politician was returned for the seventh time since 2001 to serve as ...
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The Friends of St Ninian’s: preserving Deerness’ local heritage
Reusing church buildings for the wider community supports their preservation and provides a space where ...
By Fiona Grahame, Orkney News
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Europe’s only fully licenced vertical launch spaceport declared open
WESTERN Europe’s first fully licensed vertical launch spaceport is officially ready for take-off after it ...
By Hans J Marter, Shetland News
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‘Warmth and determination’: Jen’s masterful reports from inside Ukraine now available as a book
When a young local journalist fulfilled her lifelong dream of living and working in Russia, ...
By Hans J Marter, Shetland News
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Clarity on wood burning stoves urgently needed
In her letter, Rhoda Grant has called for the Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Patrick ...
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Inclusions and exclusions as Visitor Levy Bill passes stage 2
Which visitors to Orkney should be paying a locally administered tax for staying here and ...
By The Orkney News
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Students urged to check their loan statements to avoid unpleasant surprise
In some cases, former students have found the amount of money they owe to the ...
By Hans J Marter, Shetland News
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