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Orkney's MSP Liam McArthur is "delighted" that the Scottish Government have agreed to grant £500,000 towards purchasing a new Screen Machine, following a campaign from Regional Screen Scotland.
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Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today urged the government to give serious consideration to the introduction of a point-of-entry visitor levy as part of the ongoing consultation on a cruise-ship…
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Much like ‘legend’, the term ‘historic’ is grossly over-used these days. Yet it’s difficult to see how else to describe Papa Westray’s debut in the Parish Cup against Sanday on Sunday.
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Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pledged his support for this year’s MS Awareness Week.
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Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur today received confirmation from Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie that NatureScot will carry out census work on raven numbers in Orkney, after Mr McArthur called for such a…
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Easter recess offered a chance to spend time at home interspersed with some customary island hopping. First up, a busy day in Sanday, including a surgery and meetings with the local business forum…
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Orkney’s MSP, Liam McArthur has welcomed news that the Scottish Government plans to increase the income threshold for charity audits in Scotland from £500,000 to £1 million, following a review of…
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Some may recall Boris Johnston’s hopelessly optimistic plans for street parties to celebrate Brexit Day. One wonders if Donald Trump harbours similar ambitions for a Liberation Day public holiday in…
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Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today highlighted the issue of raven attacks in the Scottish Parliament, which have caused “shocking, often fatal injuries” to livestock in Orkney and around Scotland.
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Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has today called on the government to ensure the continuity of funding under the Rural and Islands Housing funds for community development projects.
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