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The Orkney Islands Council (Cruise Liners) Temporary Closure Order 2024
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users when cruise liner passengers are visiting Kirkwall.
13 September 2024
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Picky running track reopens to a resounding welcome from athletes
Extensive refurbishment of the Picky running track was completed this week, with the painting of the white lines.
12 September 2024
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Orkney Museum welcomes home Stanley Cursiter donation
An untitled painting by one of Orkney’s best-known artists – Stanley Cursiter – has been gifted to the Orkney Museum to go on public display in its original island context.
12 September 2024
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The Orkney Islands Council (Berstane Road, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during works by Andrew Sinclair Ltd to enable the replacement of SSEN infrastructure in the area.
12 September 2024
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Kirkwall Orkney Matters 2 event – date announced
The date for the Orkney Matters 2 Kirkwall event has been announced.
11 September 2024
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Don’t lose your vote - residents in Orkney urged to check voter registration details
Orkney residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
9 September 2024