Notices by Fiona Grahame Orkney News Ltd (fionaorkneynews@mastodon.scot)

The Scottish Parliament showing its support for Palestine today in Edinburgh

Critical Research in Miscarriage Prevention Across all Scotland’s Health Boards

Researchers from the Universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh are looking into the use of progesterone for early pregnancy bleeding in Scotland. Bleeding in the earliest stages of pregnancy is known as threatened miscarriage. It affects 1 in 5 pregnant women and whilst many pregnancies will continue normally, up to a third of women with early pregnancy bleeding may go on to lose the pregnancy.

https://theorkneynews.scot/2025/07/15/critical-research-in-miscarriage-prevention-across-all-scotlands-health-boards/

Stay Safe in the Sun

NHS 24’s sun safety tips for staying safe in the sun include making sure you are wearing sun protection when outside, seeking shade, staying hydrated, and checking in on those who may be vulnerable to the sun’s rays. 😎 It is especially important to make sure you cover up and stay in the shade when the sun is at its hottest between 11am and 3pm.

https://theorkneynews.scot/2025/07/13/stay-safe-in-the-sun/

@CloudyMrs yes it is acceptable as is the saltire card

@JackTheCat @CloudyMrs I cannot express strongly enough my hatred of the term 'remote' being used in the media, official publications including those of Scot Gov when referring to Orkney. Which has three university campuses

World Court Decision on #Gaza “emphasizes that the State of Israel remains bound to fully comply with its obligations under the Genocide Convention”

The World Court - The International Court of Justice - has issued its decision on the application by the Republic of South Africa to “protect against further, severe and irreparable harm to the rights of the Palestinian people under the Genocide Convention” and “to ensure Israel’s compliance with its obligations under the…

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/02/20/world-court-decision-on-gaza-emphasizes-that-the-state-of-israel-remains-bound-to-fully-comply-with-its-obligations-under-the-genocide-convention/

“In #Gaza we have lost sight of the most basic principles of humanity and proportionality.”

Orkney will again join citizens across Scotland and the whole of the UK on Saturday 18th November in calling for an immediate ceasefire in the bombardment of Gaza. The Orkney vigil will take place between 1 and 2pm on the steps of St Magnus Cathedral. On 15th of November SNP MPs in the House of Commons tabled an amendment to the King's Speech :

https://theorkneynews.scot/2023/11/17/in-gaza-we-have-lost-sight-of-the-most-basic-principles-of-humanity-and-proportionality/