Sky Notes update: Red planet Mars adorns the evening and night skies of spring 2014

News • Bishop ceremony proceeds in Papa Stronsay

News • Papa Stronsay ‘bishop’ excommunicated after ‘clear break’ with church

News • Tragedy after Scapa Flow boat incident

News • Shetland do the inter-county double over Orkney

News • Crime writer to launch new Orkney series

News • Dairy farm project has ‘a crucial role to play’

News • Emergency crews assist Scapa Flow casualty

News • Making strides for the Archie Foundation in this week’s The Orcadian

News • OIC’s Miami trips add to £25k conferences bill