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PERHAPS those of us of a unionist persuasion are too negative about the result of another referendum on independence. The much-vaunted SNP achieved 50 per cent of the Scottish vote in the General Election of 2015. Research on Google suggests that that was its zenith. In 2014, more than 55 per cent voted for the Union; in 2016, 47% voted for separatist parties; in 2017 37% of Scots voted for the SNP, and in the 2019 General Election, 54% of Scottish votes were for Unionist parties. Nicola Sturgeon has admitted that no up-to-date research has been carried out on the economic outcome of ...

Northland rest home using solar power to save thousands of dollars a month 17 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM 3 minutes to read A drone gives the best view of Switzer Residential Care's solar panels. Photo / Jake Forty A drone gives the best view of Switzer Residential Care's solar panels. Photo / Jake Forty Northern Advocate A Northland rest home is using the power of the sun by going solar and is expecting to save thousands of dollars a month. The Claud Switzer Memorial Trust has long aspired to adopt solar power at its rest home in South Rd Kaitaia, for environmental and practical reasons. The complex,...