MARION Flaws of Kirkwall today, Tuesday, told Glasgow High Court how
she ran from the Mumutaz restaurant after hearing a shot, fearing that
everyone there would be killed.
Miss Flaws, 65, was working as a waitress at the Mumutaz restaurant in Kirkwall's Bridge Street
with waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood when he was shot and killed on June 2,
1994.
The six stamp Cathedral series features some of the UK's most striking cathedrals from across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Vote to keep Natasha in Miss Scotland running THE Orkney public are being asked to show their support for Natasha Groundwater again today, to ensure the Orkney girl makes it to the final of Miss Scotland 2008.
The competition, run by The Scottish Sun newspaper, is nearing its climax with voting taking place this week to determine which ten contestants will attend the grand final in Glasgow on May 25.
Ross, of Burma Court, Inverness, denies wearing a mask and covering his
head and shooting waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood while he worked at the
Mumataz Indian Tandoori Restaurant in Bridge Street, Kirkwall on June
2, 1994.
THE brother of an Indian waiter murdered in an Indian restaurant in
Kirkwall 14 years ago has said he can think of no reason why anyone
would want to kill him.
Abul Shaf Uddin, 63, was giving evidence at Glasgow High Court at the
trial of Michael Ross, 29, which started this morning, Monday, before
judge Lord Hardie.
Constitution Day celebrations Orkney is getting ready to host the annual celebration of Norwegian Constitution Day this weekend (May 17).
This year it falls on a Saturday and the organisers are hoping to see lots of family groups taking part in the activities.
Missing mountain bike A MOUNTAIN bike was taken from a flat in Andersquoy, Kirkwall sometime between April 25 and May 10.
The bike is black, red and blue and the make is 'Scope'.
Anyone who has seen this bike or has any information regarding its whereabouts is asked to contact Kirkwall Police Station on 872241.
Witnesses sought to window breaking A WINDOW was smashed on Junction Road, near to Tankerness Lane, between 7pm on Friday and the early hours of Saturday.
A police spokesperson said they have a positive lead on the incident, but would still like to hear from anyone who was in the area at this busy time and may have seen something relevant.
Contact the police station on 872241.
Primary School targeted by vandals A SIGNIFICANT amount of damage was caused to Papdale Primary School between Friday May 2 and Monday 5.
The building, a notice board and trees in the school grounds were damaged.
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information regarding this, contact them on 872241.
Caravan break-in attempt SOMEONE attempted to enter a caravan at the Sands of Wright, South Ronaldsay, last week, causing damage to the caravan door.
The incident took place between 4pm last Monday, May 5, and 4pm the following day.
Anyone with information should call the police on 872241.
