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May 19, 2021 at 2:41 pm
Liam McArthur MSP (Orkney Photographic).
In the wake of the announcement of a new cabinet secretary for COVID recovery, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has called for Scotland’s post-pandemic rehabilitation plan to be “island-proofed”.
Mr McArthur has joined Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart in penning a letter to the new cabinet secretary, John Swinney, appealing for the islands to be “front and centre of Scottish Government thinking”.
This joint letter comes ahead of a cross party steering group due to be meet next week.
The isles MSPs have shared the frustration of many of their constituents who feel that Orkney and Shetland were often seen as an “afterthought” in Scottish Government decision making processes.
Road closure after accident outside library
May 19, 2021 at 4:56 pm
Part of Junction Road in Kirkwall has been closed after a road traffic accident. (Orkney Photographic)
A section of Junction Road in Kirkwall has been closed by police, this afternoon, Wednesday, following a road traffic accident.
Officers have cordoned off part of the road outside the Orkney Library and Archive.
Police said they were unsure how long the closure would continue.
There are no further details at this time.
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Kirkwall City Pipe Band announces revival plans
May 8, 2021 at 9:15 am
KCPB’s new pipe major, Chris Craigie. (Orkney Photographic)
It’s been over a year since Kirkwall City Pipe Band (KCPB) paraded through Broad Street to a cheering crowd, but as Orkney emerges from lockdown the band is setting plans in motion for a revival.
Announcing this week the appointment of a new pipe major, as well as a new fundraising effort, KCPB members are keen to get the show on the road again in whatever way they can.
This includes the launch of an online auction, with a host of exclusive goodies up for grabs, on give.kirkwallcity.com