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Taking a Stand for #Gaza
It is 80 years since the first meeting of the United Nations opened on 10 January 1946 at the Methodist Central Hall in London. Fifty one nations came together seeking a way forward for a better future out of the devastation of the Second World War. It’s not perfect but it’s what we’ve got to work with […]
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January 18, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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Read Christie Challenge 2026
Agatha Christie wrote an astounding 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections. It is 50 years since she died but her books and stories are as popular as ever. In an era when the news can be overwhelmingly negative Agatha Christie provides some brief escapism into the Christie fictional world of crime and detectives. […]
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January 18, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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Weather Forecast 17 January : Mainly dry, bright spells. Cloudy, showery rain Orkney later.
Information from The Met Office. Today 17 January : There is the chance of an occasional shower over Shetland otherwise much of the day will be dry with bright spells. Cloud and outbreaks of showery rain will spread over Orkney from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 8 °C. Tonight: Dry at first over Shetland otherwise cloudy with continuing […]
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January 18, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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Real Progress on Securing New Ferries for the Islands was now on the Horizon
The announcement that funding for Phase 1 of Orkney’s ferry replacement programme is set to come to the islands through Tuesday’s Budget has been welcomed by SNP candidate Robert Leslie. He also welcomed enhanced and protected funding to help with the cost of living, and especially extra funding to tackle child poverty announced by Finance […]
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January 18, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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Weather Forecast 16 January : Mostly dry with some bright spells.
Information from The Met Office. Today 16 January : Dry and bright with good spells of sunshine for Orkney throughout. Cloudier but still mostly dry for Shetland, though the odd shower is possible. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C. Tonight: It will stay largely dry with clear spells and light winds through the evening and overnight. […]
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January 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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Where are the Heroes?
By Edwin Heath. (The Night Porter’s Tale ‘You may be a failure for having failed … but you’re a HERO for having tried – Ed’s Inspiring Platitudes, Vol 6. I must admit to having once posted that on Facebook: as a bit of a leg-pull in response to the ubiquitous condescending advice to anyone experiencing some […]
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January 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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Rethink the X1 Bus Service Timetable Urges Labour Candidate
Mike Macleod, The Scottish Labour & Scottish Co-operative Party Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Orkney, has called for a change to the timetable for the X1 Bus Service. The issue is the 19:50 X1 service from St Margaret’s Hope, which leaves too late for ferry passengers. An examination of timetables shows that for Monday to Saturday […]
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January 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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Benjamin Moodie and 200 Indentured Scots: Part 3
Desertion and Imprisonment. Benjamin Moodie heir to the Melsetter Estate, Walls, Orkney, took out to the Cape two hundred skilled men who had been indentured to work for him, and for hiring out, in the colony. Part 2 explained what the UK had set up to administer and control the Cape Colony, the continued use […]
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January 15, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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Weather Forecast 15 January : Bright spells and showers.
Information from The Met Office. Today 15 January : Rather cloudy with outbreaks of rain for Shetland to start, clearing to bright spells and showers in the afternoon. Mainly dry with sunny spells for Orkney. Maximum temperature 6 °C. Tonight: Dry with clear spells for Orkney throughout. A few showers for Shetland in the evening, but […]
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January 15, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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OIC Falling “Short of the expected standards” in replying to Freedom of Information Requests
In replying to Freedom of Information Requests Orkney Islands Council’s performance has fallen “short of the expected standards” as reported by the Scottish Information Commissioner. Some responses were late and in other cases OIC failed to respond. Freedom of Information requests are an important right that every citizen has access to in order to hold […]
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January 15, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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Ambitious or Too Timid? Reactions to the Draft Scottish Budget
The SNP Scottish Government has published its draft Budget for 2026 – 27. This being an election year will this Budget be a winner for the SNP as it aims to retain control of the Scottish Parliament ? Most people will be paying less Income Tax and Local Authorities will receive almost £15.7 billion to […]
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January 15, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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Metroid Prime 4
We have a game that had to be restarted in development and had to answer a cliff hanger to a character the previous games ended teasing. Fortunately it's a good game.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Weather Forecast 14 January : Bright morning with a few showers, turning cloudier in afternoon.
Information from The Met Office. Today 14 January : A few early showers this morning, otherwise mainly dry with sunny spells. More in the way of cloud developing in the afternoon with some spots of rain, becoming windier. Maximum temperature 6 °C. Tonight: A cloudy evening with showery outbreaks of rain. Turning drier later in the […]
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January 14, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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The Whale Hunters of Brazil 5000 Years Ago
The hunting of large whales goes back much further in time than previously thought. New research from the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) and the Department of Prehistory of the UAB reveals that Indigenous communities in southern Brazil were hunting large cetaceans 5,000 years ago, around a […]
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January 14, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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“Energy policy is set by the UK Government in London and it penalises Scots simply because of where we live.”
Orkney Constituency SNP candidate Robert Leslie has added his name to a campaign to end the energy rip-off that is hitting so many Orkney households keeping thousands of folk across the islands in fuel poverty. Robert Leslie is now urging local folk to join him in backing Believe in Scotland’s ‘End Scotland’s Energy Bill Rip-Off’ […]
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January 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Weather Forecast 13 January : A few scattered showers, mainly in the afternoon. Light winds.
Information from The Met Office. Today 13 January : Variable amounts of cloud and bright spells in the morning, with an increasing chance of a few showers through the afternoon and evening. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C. Tonight: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain for Shetland to start this evening. Clear spells and scattered showers for […]
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January 13, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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Nursey/School Competition : Design a Pocket Garden on the Theme ‘Fresh Water’.
The 10th annual Pocket Garden Design Competition – which aims to connect children with their food and nature – has been launched by environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful. As a country with more than 125,000 km of rivers and streams (that’s enough to go round the Earth three times) and over 30,000 freshwater lochs it […]
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January 13, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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Have Your Say on the Future of HES Managed Historic Sites
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is urging people across Orkney to have their say on the future of its historically significant properties and collections, which they manage on behalf of the people of Scotland. HES is set to finalise its long-term Properties and Collections strategy later this year and is encouraging those with an interest in […]
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January 13, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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In Praise of the Ordinary Citizens of the US.
This editorial is written in praise of the ordinary citizens of the U.S who despite the appalling challenges they are facing under the Trump regime are reacting with peaceful but determined resistance. Probably the most shocking thing about this era of Trump is how fast events are moving. The gaudy gilding of the Whitehouse, the […]
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January 13, 2026 at 3:12 AM
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Weather Forecast 12 January : Very windy with gales and rain at times.
Information from The Met Office. Today 12 January : Cloudy with with some spells of rain, this mainly at first this morning and later this afternoon. Very windy with south or southeasterly gales or severe gales. Maximum temperature 9 °C. Tonight: Cloudy this evening with outbreaks of rain. Becoming drier overnight with just a few showers. […]
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January 13, 2026 at 3:13 AM
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Calling all artists:
From The Caithness Broch Project and Bernie Bell. “BROCHS x WHISKY! Introducing the ultimate Scottish combination – we’re making an ancient broch-inspired broch-brew with the good people of Whisky Blender! Next year you’ll be able to own your own bottle of Caithness Broch Project’s finest blended whisky, a Scotch named “On The Brochs!“ In 2026 we’ll […]
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January 13, 2026 at 3:13 AM
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‘Island Vigil’ New Work by Robinson RR at the Northlight Gallery.
‘Island Vigil’ work by Ralph Robinson (Robinson RR) is on display in the windows of the Northlight Gallery, Stromness, until 27th of January. “Let not anyone pacify his conscience that he can do no harm if he takes no part and forms no opinion. Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than good […]
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January 13, 2026 at 3:13 AM
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Myths in Isolation: “a book of mood pictures and moon dreams, moments of magic that have slipped through from the Otherworld.”
Myths in Isolation is a gorgeous art book with new folk tales, myths and fantasy stories inspired by the artworks of Katherine Soutar. The book is a collective response between artist and authors to the 2020 pandemic. The artist created a painting each day of mythological creatures from A-Z. The images express the way the artist […]
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January 13, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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Weather Forecast 11 January : Cloudy and windy with heavy rain spreading northeastwards on Sunday.
YELLOW WARNING WIND. Information from The Met Office. Today 11 January : It will be a cloudy day with a band of rain spreading northeastwards bringing some heavy downpours of rain at times. Drier spells may develop for Orkney later. Strong southerly winds with gales, especially over Shetland. Maximum temperature 6 °C. Tonight: Remaining cloudy in […]
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January 11, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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New Beginnings & Change of Name for Orkney Pride
Orkney Pride is now registered as an official charity (SC054135). The organisation has also changed its name from ‘Orkney Pride’ to ‘Queer Orcades’. In a statement released by the organisation, Beatrice Copland, Chairperson, Queer Orcades said : “We’re also thrilled to be welcoming the former Pride in Orkney team to ours! Arts Club and Social […]
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January 11, 2026 at 9:54 PM