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Postal voting packs for by-election arriving from next week
Postal voting packs for the forthcoming by-election in Stromness and the South Isles will start hitting door mats in the ward from next week (week beginning March 18).
The deadline for applying for a new postal vote – or making changes to an existing postal or proxy vote - is 5.00pm on Wednesday 13 March.
11 March 2024
Stronsay’s “massive” effort by young students
Folk from Stronsay have affectionately tagged their island as “massive” - something which its young students have taken quite literally when it comes to the effort in getting to training and events on the Mainland.
08 March 2024
Roads update for week starting 11 March 2024
A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 11 March 2024.
08 March 2024
Spotlight on Women and Girls in Sport - Megan Clouston
Throughout March, sportscotland is raising the profile of women in sport. In Orkney, there are many women who continue to break down barriers.
07 March 2024
Read all about it: TV’s Simon and Trish ‘Race Across Libraries’ from Exeter to Orkney!
Two intrepid literary explorers are hoping they won’t be ‘overdue’ when they attempt to travel 1,100 miles across the UK to visit seven libraries – including Orkney Library & Archive - in six days to promote accessible reading services.
07 March 2024