Ferret Underground: Housing

Alastair Brian Sep 10, 2026

Adult adoptees are taking desperate measures to obtain their family ‘health histories’

Adult adoptees are calling for access to genetic testing to address the ‘health gap’ caused by their lack of information about genetically inherited conditions.

Katharine Quarmby Sep 6, 2026

Pollution

More than 50 rivers polluted by toxic chemicals used to treat fleas on pets

Wildlife is under threat from water pollution caused by pesticides which are hazardous, widespread and persist for years.

Rob Edwards Sep 4, 2026

Holiday Lets

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Society

Former Mark Fortune tenants urged to pursue deposits after tribunal ruling

A former Mark Fortune tenant who is due to have her deposit returned to her after winning a housing tribunal

Jamie Mann Jun 16, 2023

Society

Island depopulation: Has Orkney bucked the trend?

On the outskirts of Stromness, Luisa Milne gazes out of her porch window and says: “You can’t pay for

Jamie Mann, Angela Catlin Feb 2, 2023