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Orcadian Column, 9 September 2024
I first saw Oasis in Lille, France in 1994 a couple of months after the release of their debut album, Definitely Maybe and was fortunate enough to repeat the trick a year later when the band…
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Parliamentary motion marks Scotland Loves Local Week
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has given his backing to Scotland Loves Local Week 2024, which begins on 26th August.
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McArthur urges Orkney carers to share their experiences
Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur, has today asked unpaid carers in the islands to respond to Carers Scotland’s annual ‘State of Caring Survey’
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Orcadian Column, 25 July 2024
President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race came after weeks of speculation and mounting alarm in Democrat circles about the deterioration in the President’s cognitive abilities.
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Orcadian Column, 4 July 2024
With Sanday’s premature exit from the Parish Cup at the hands of Rendall last weekend, this column has no option but to turn its attention to the General Election which concludes with polling day…
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McArthur meets with Scottish Ambulance Chief over call handling in Orkney
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur again held discussions today with Michael Dickson, Chief Executive of Scottish Ambulance Service in relation to the way in which calls are handled and ambulances dispatched.
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McArthur reiterates accessibility issues with inter-isles air service
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has once again highlighted how residents with mobility issues living in some of the smaller isles are missing out on medical appointments and treatment due to being unable…
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Orcadian column, 27 June 2024
Few are the events or occasions in Orkney where Ken Amer is not to be found floating around the margins if not at the very centre.
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McArthur highlights childcare shortages in Orkney
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today highlighted the difficulties faced by parents in Orkney in accessing childcare.
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Orcadian Column, 20 June 2024
Well it didn’t take long for hope to turn to despair as Scotland got thumped 5-1 by hosts, Germany in the opening fixture of the Euro Championships.