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Motion · S6M-00793 · 30 Jul 2021

The Orcadian Shortlisted in Three Categories at the Scottish Press Awards

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates The Orcadian newspaper on being shortlisted in three categories at 2021's Scottish Press Awards; understands that the Orkney-based newspaper has been shortlisted in the Scottish Newspaper Society awards for Journalism Team of the Year and Local Weekly Campaign of the Year, and The Orcadian's chief reporter, Sarah Sutherland, has been shortlisted in the Local Journalist of the Year category; notes that the newspaper has served Orkney since 1854 and has been crowned Newspaper of the Year, among other awards, in recent years; believes that the importance of a healthy and vibrant local press has been reinforced during the COVID-19 pandemic, as people and communities have relied even more heavily on trusted and informed sources of news and information; acknowledges the loyal readership and support that The Orcadian has built up within the Orkney community, and well beyond, and wishes The Orcadian team and all those shortlisted the very best of luck for the Scottish Press Awards on 29 September 2021.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.