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Occasional Licence - Tim Dodman - Papay Westray Community School Hall - Papay Fun Weekend
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Tim Dodman for Papa Westray Community School Hall.
08 May 2024
Hoarding and self-neglect the focus of new guidance in Orkney
A new guidance document around hoarding and self-neglect is being launched in Orkney on Monday (13 May) - the start of National Hoarding Awareness Week - in a bid to raise awareness of the lesser-known mental health conditions.
08 May 2024
Digital ferry vouchers reminder
If you have a National Entitlement Card and are looking forward to a trip away this summer, please make sure the digital ferry vouchers have been successfully added to your card before travel.
08 May 2024
New tour of Cathedral gravestones brings Orkney’s past to life
Locals and visitors can delve into Orkney’s fascinating history and colourful characters of the past as revealed by the gravestones surrounding St Magnus Cathedral – through a new in-depth guided tour, available from this summer.
07 May 2024
Future of sport in Orkney in good health as funding boost for coaches announced
Orkney’s communities will be on a more level playing field when it comes to the number of qualified sports coaches thanks to a funding package from the Council’s Crown Estate Community Led Development Fund, sportscotland and Orkney 2025.
07 May 2024