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With an Amber weather warning issued by the MET Office for Orkney for very high winds tomorrow (Friday 24 January) and into Saturday, the Council is expecting significant disruption across our services.

Orkney squash player Finlay Scott served up a game to remember at the weekend – reaching the final of the under 23 Scottish nationals. 

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 27 January 2025.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Adam Baird for Westray Community Room, Pierowall, Westray.

Loganair Ltd. has been awarded the contract to operate Orkney’s inter-island air service for the next four years from April 2025, following a competitive tendering process.  

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from The Old School Managers, Quoyloo for  Community Hall, Old School, Quoyloo.

Plans for the potential development of an enhanced memorial for those lost on HMS Royal Oak have been unveiled by Orkney Islands Council this week.  

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Lodge Mercantile Marine No. 453 for Masonic Hall, Victoria Street, Stromness.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Karen Crichton for Stromness Town Hall.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Shapinsay Parent Council for Shapinsay Community Centre.