Orkney parents have thrown their weight behind a national campaign calling for routine testing for type one diabetes in children. This Monday sees the House of Commons host a debate on the issue, following a petition by the family of Lyla Story, a Hull four-year-old who died after her type one diabetes was misdiagnosed as The post Orkney parents back Lyla’s Law campaign appeared first on The Orcadian Online.

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There has been disruption to water supply to homes across the West Mainland in what appears to be a widespread issue this morning. Residents in Harray, Dounby, Sandwick, Quoyloo and Stromness have reported issues this morning, including no water and a lack of pressure. On their website, Scottish Water have currently identified two areas — The post Water off in West Mainland as Scottish Water deal with widespread issue appeared first on The Orcadian Online.

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The first day of an online auction in aid of Inclusive Orkney has seen as much as £500 bid for a shirt signed by Scotland’s rugby stars. With four weeks left to put in a bid, it is hoped that the generous donation from the six nations squad can boost a massive fundraiser by Kirkwall The post Bids reach £500 as Gregor’s shirt auction launches appeared first on The Orcadian Online.