http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/rssnews.asp?news Orkney Liberal Democrats | News Commenting on news that Orkney jewellery firm, Ortak has called in administrators, local MSP Liam McArthur said: "This is a very worrying development and my thoughts are with the staff, p http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3719 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3719 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A collection of school backpacks has been initiated by MSPs at the Scottish Parliament to be distributed by the Mary’s Meals Project, which provides a daily meal in a place of education to ch http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3716 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3716 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has welcomed the announcement of £146 million to be invested in high speed broadband in the Highlands and Islands, which should bring fibre broadband to 84% of homes http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3711 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3711 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Loganair has insisted that flights to and from Orkney have not experienced a higher number of delays or cancellations due to technical problems over recent months.  The comments were made at t http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3710 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3710 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Shetland and Orkney MSPs Tavish Scott and Liam McArthur have received written confirmation from Transport Minister Keith Brown that Serco will be abolishing their group discount.   Shetlan http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3709 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3709 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Access to NHS dental services in Orkney was raised in the Scottish Parliament this afternoon.  During Health Questions, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur asked the minister for the latest figures on ad http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3707 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3707 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Orkney MSP Liam McArthur is encouraging local businesses to tender for contracts around the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.  The organising committee is keen for as many Scottish businesses a http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3706 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3706 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Orkney MSP Liam McArthur is lending his support to WWF’s Earth Hour on 23 March by switching off the lights and celebrating the power of the planet. As lights are being switched off acros http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3697 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3697 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT This year sees the centenary of Jo Grimond's birth and local Liberal Democrats are planning a weekend of events to commemorate his contribution to political and community life in Orkney and bey http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3687 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3687 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has raised concerns with Loganair about the extent to which flights to and from the county are being affected by technical problems.  In light of a spate of delays and http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3682 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3682 Fri, 8 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has criticised the Scottish Government and the Crofting Commission for failing to come up with a solution to the debacle affecting crofters who are owner occupiers, includi http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3681 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/LIBDEMS/news.asp?id=3681 Fri, 8 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT