The Latest Breaking News from Norway

Motion on Orkney’s future ‘not about joining Norway’, says council leader

He said the islands have been ‘restricted’ and ‘held down’ by both the Scottish and UK governments.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Orkney to join Norway? No 10 says no way, but islanders have a grudge to bear

The island’s council have voted to explore leaving the United Kingdom, writes Oliver Pritchard-Jones

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Westminster rejects idea of Orkney leaving UK and joining Norway

Orkney’s council leader James Stockan has put forward a motion which says it is time for the islands to consider other forms of governance.

Daily Record · Jul 3, 2023

Orkney to explore ‘Nordic links’ as council consider becoming part of Norway

The council leader has put forward a motion which says it is time for Orkney to consider other forms of governance.

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2023

Orkney 'could leave Scotland and UK and become part of Norway' councillor says

Island councillors will tomorrow discuss “alternative governance” as they look at becoming more independent, with the council leader citing a lack of government cash from Holyrood and Westminster as the cause.

Daily Record · Jul 2, 2023

Orkney could leave UK for Norway as it explores ‘alternative governance’

Island council leader cites ‘deep cultural relationship’, as authority considers a report looking at status of Channel Islands and Faroes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023

Orkney council to look at proposals to leave UK and become territory of Norway

ORKNEY council is set to consider proposals to change the island's status within the UK or even become a self-governing territory of Norway.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2023

Stellantis invests in Norway nickel, cobalt mining project

The maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles has taken a nearly 20% shareholding in a nickel and cobalt supplier in Norway as part of efforts to strengthen its electric-vehicle battery supply chain.

Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2023

Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match in UK

All games at this years Women’s World Cup will be shown live on the BBC and ITV

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

FIFA Women’s World Cup start date, fixtures and full schedule

England will go into the World Cup as one of the tournament favourites after winning the Euros

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023