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Jobs to go at Flotta terminal
08/02/2010 12:26:00
UP to 20 jobs are to go at Flotta Oil Terminal as part of plans to secure the
facility's long-term future, operator Talisman Energy (UK) has
announced today, Monday.
The company confirmed in a statement that it has been
reviewing the organisational structure at Flotta, and this has
highlighted what it described as 'areas for potential operational and
cost efficiencies which we are addressing through a
reorganisation'.
Witness sought by police
08/02/2010 10:16:00
POLICE are seeking three people who are thought to have witnessed an incident between two men in the Grainpark area of Kirkwall, between 2 - 3am on Wednesday, February 3.
Police enquiries have established that these persons walked along Ayre Road, Kirkwall in the direction of the Peedie Sea at this time.
Anyone with information about the incident, or who these three people are, is asked to contact Kirkwall Police Station on Tel: 872241.
Orkney beat Lossie 36-5 in scrappy cup tie
06/02/2010 16:01:00
On a dull, overcast, and blustery afternoon Orkney played host to RAF Lossiemouth in the second round of the Scottish Hydro Regional Bowl Competition.
Despite the chill, a healthy crowd of spectators watched as Orkney ran out eventual winners 36-5, with tries from John Dearness, Willie Thomson, Phil Ross, John Tait, Marcus Guthrie, and Davy Leonard.
Farmer gives evidence in murder trial
05/02/2010 17:06:00
A FARMER today claimed a murder accused told his alleged victim: "Your day is coming."
Thirty-seven-year-old
George Parker said that 54-year-old Bob Rose told him he had been
threatened by his love rival John Campbell.
Mr Parker was giving evidence at the High Court of Glasgow in the
trial of Campbell, 59, and Stephen Crummack, 51, who deny murdering
Mr Rose on Sanday on June 6 or 7, 2009 and burying his body
in sand dunes.
ORFC back in cup action this weekend
05/02/2010 10:47:00
Orkney rugby club are back in action this Saturday in the second round of the Scottish Hydro Regional Bowl Competition.
Although their opponents, RAF Lossiemouth, are in the league below it is not a game Orkney will be taking lightly, as Lossie are in fine form having won 11 of their 12 league games so far. The game will be played at Picky, kick-off 2pm.
Murder trial hears of fights
04/02/2010 17:07:00
THE woman at the centre of an Orkney love triangle told a murder trial
today, Thursday, how her two lovers came to blows on a couple of
occasions.
Thirty-four-year-old Margaret Johnston said that
murder accused John Campbell had thrown floor tiles at alleged murder
victim Robert Rose.
She also claimed that police were called after Campbell, 59, threatened to shoot 54-year-old Mr Rose.
Plane diverted to Wick after smoke reported in cockpit
04/02/2010 13:57:00
Orkney's small businesses offered free help
04/02/2010 12:23:00
A NEW service for Orkney's smaller workplaces is being launched in
February with a lunchtime event, to be followed by free, optional
training workshops.
The service provides free workplace visits, which will offer employers
the opportunity to find out how to keep up to date with legislation and
good practice in Health & Safety, and gain advice and help with any
changes they may need to make.
It is provided through qualified and experienced advisors employed by
the NHS as part of the national 'Healthy Working Lives' programme. The
aim is to support and improve the health of the Scottish workforce as
part of improving community wellbeing and strengthening the economy.
Man in custody for knife possession
04/02/2010 11:00:00
A MAN Is due to appear at Kirkwall Sheriff Court today, Thursday February 4, for allegedly possessing a knife in a public place.
Police appeal for witnesses
04/02/2010 10:57:00
TWO men were involved in an altercation near Grainpark, Kirkwall, at around 3am on Wednesday, February 3.
A window in a house at Lynn Crescent, Kirkwall, was damaged at about 6.25am on Wednesday.
A car travelling on Easdale Loan, Kirkwall was damaged after someone in a passing vehicle threw an object at it at about 10.30pm on Monday.
Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call Kirkwall Police Station on 872241.