Tag: Stromness

Scots council branded “draconian” after telling schoolboy he must register fundraising honesty box as business and undertake training to stay open

Community

Duncan Gorman - June 3, 2022

A SCOTS council has been branded “draconian” after telling a schoolboy he must register his honesty box as a business and undertake training to...

Buy one get one free deal available on Scottish islands – for just £300,000

News

Deadline News Journalist - August 4, 2016

The two islands - off Stromness, Orkney - are being sold off in an extraordinary deal which will make the new owner the ruler...

“Oppressive” headteacher removed from register

Local News

Deadline News Journalist - March 10, 2015

A HEADTEACHER has been struck off after creating an “atmosphere of fear and oppression” at an Island school. Hilda Learmonth agreed to be removed from...

Five fishermen rescued after fleeing blazing boat

In Brief

Deadline News Journalist - April 11, 2012

Fiver fishermen were rescued by the Coastguard after fleeing their burning vessel. The crew are being treated with hypothermia after the dramatic rescue. At 13.28 pmtoday...