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The Latest Breaking News from Orkney

Testing begins for Orkney cancer gene link

it is being offered to anyone living in Westray with a Westray-born grandparent.

The Independent UK

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

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

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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

Orkney to explore ‘Nordic links’ as council ponders other forms of governance

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

The Independent UK

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)

New neolithic podcast takes Scots on a standing stones adventure

A KEEN history buff is hoping to open people’s eyes to the mesmerising world of Scotland’s standing stones and neolithic history with a new…

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Seven of Scotland's most iconic neolithic sites explored in podcast

Ness of Brodgar, Orkney

The National (Scotland)

Scone man has sub-Antarctic islands named after him at presentation by Sir David Attenborough

When Mike Gloistein from Perthshire announced he planned to retire, he never guessed Sir David Attenborough himself would present him with a certificate and map showing islands near Orkney were being named in his honour.

Daily Record

‘Festivals have to be slightly different and magical’: Orkney’s St Magnus festival

Rooted in Orkney culture, the midsummer arts festival celebrates the past and the present of these beautiful islands, and, if the music of Peter Maxwell Davies is no longer its backbone, his guiding spirit remains

The Guardian - UK

Orkney renewable energy pioneer honoured with OBE

The King's first Birthday Honours list also saw various other prominent Scots being recognised

Insider UK

Concerns raised after seal shot in the face at Scottish fish farm

THE killing of a seal at an Orkney fish farm was not a “proportional and justifiable response” and may have breached the law, according to a…

The National (Scotland)

How prisoners of war brought a bit of Italy to Orkney

Letter: Anne Williams describes how her grandfather allowed Italian prisoners to build a Catholic chapel out of Nissen huts

The Guardian - UK

Two Scottish museums shortlisted for prestigious UK award

GLASGOW’S Burrell Collection and Orkney’s Scapa Flow Museum have been shortlisted for a prestigious Museum of the Year award.

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The Guardian - UK

Scapa Flow Museum showing Orkney island’s wartime role up for top prize

UK museum of the year award has shortlist of five showing ‘astonishing ambition and boundless creativity’

Daily Record

Search for diver who disappeared in Pentland Firth 'very sadly' called off by Coastguard

Lifeboats, helicopters and private vessels were involved in the search off the coast of Swona, near Orkney.

The National (Scotland)

Orkney celebrates historic Norwegian links on nation's constitution day

ORKNEY has celebrated the islands' strong historic links with Norway on their national Constitution Day.

Wales Online

Lorraine Kelly announces debut novel The Island Swimmer

The ITV presenter's first fiction book is inspired by her love of the Orkney Islands and passion for cold water swimming

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The National (Scotland)

Lorraine Kelly announces her debut novel set in Orkney about a wild swimmer

PRESENTER Lorraine Kelly has announced her debut novel, which is due to be published next year.

Insider UK

Loganair lifts off with new Heathrow routes

The airline is now offering connections to Derry, Dundee, Orkney and Shetland

Daily Record

The Scottish island May music festival that brings travellers from all over the world

If you're looking to see more of Scotland's natural beauty, and enjoy some world-class music while you're at it, the Orkney Folk Festival this month is a must-visit.

Insider UK

Further disruption to Orkney ferry services after Pentalina grounding

Additional services have been added by Northlink between Stromness on Orkney and Scrabster on the mainland

Daily Record

Tourist blunder at Scots historic site as visitors mistake toilet for wishing well

An Orkney tour guide has revealed that a popular 'wishing well' at the historic Skara Brae site is in fact part of a sewer system—with visitors "throwing money down the toilet".

The National (Scotland)

Pentalina grounding causes further travel disruption in Orkney

FERRY services on Orkney face will be disrupted for a further fortnight following the grounding of a Pentland Ferries vessel last month.

Daily Record

Pentland Ferries suspend Orkney route amid investigation into MV Pentalina grounding

Pentland Ferries have said they have cancelled passenger bookings until May 21.

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