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Councillors in Orkney have confirmed a 15% rise in council tax. The motion passed 15 votes to six at a full council meeting on Tuesday. It is the biggest increase in the levy in Scotland, as councils ...

Councillors in Orkney are poised to vote through a 15% rise in council tax. It would be the biggest increase in the levy in Scotland, as councils across the country opt for the largest rises in ...

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The new route will run from Littlehampton via Beaumont Park to Rustington shops, then follow the old Coastliner 700 route to Worthing through the villages. In Angmering, three new stops are needed for ...

The West of Orkney Windfarm site is 31 miles (50km) north west of Thurso and about 18 miles (30km) off the west of Orkney. The Scottish government, which will have the final say on an application ...

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Single thorough tickets will be available between Coastliner 700 and 701 to help customers making longer trips along the coast. Service changes will only apply to the routes listed above and those ...