The current state of readiness for coastguard search-and-rescue helicopters will be protected, it was announced today (Tuesday, January 14). Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the news that the service out of Sumburgh and Stornaway will be safeguarded at the existing response time of 15 minutes during the daytime and 45 minutes at […]
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Kirkwall’s stripped-back bonfire and fireworks display “did not deliver” on hopes to reduce its impact on birdlife, say animal rights campaigners. Families were separated as explosives filled the sky above their home, last night, according to a group calling for the annual event’s relocation. Event organisers have, this Sunday morning, confirmed plans to review the […]
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