Latest News
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Elaine appointed Lord-Lieutenant
The Queen’s appointment of Elaine Grieve as the 21st Lord-Lieutenant for Orkney was warmly welcomed today (Wednesday 29 January).
29 January 2020
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Going for Gold
Two schools in Orkney have received prestigious Gold sportscotland School Sport Awards.
29 January 2020
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Italian Chapel appeal
An appeal for stories, letters and artefacts from the Italian Chapel Prisoners of War has been launched by the committee who look after the Lamb Holm place of worship.
27 January 2020
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Stromness road works - 27 to 31 January
Orkney Islands Council will be carrying out road maintenance on Victoria Street and Graham Place, Stromness, between Church Road and Dundas Street.
24 January 2020
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Bill thanked as he retires as Lord-Lieutenant
Tribute has been paid to Bill Spence on his retirement as Orkney’s Lord-Lieutenant.
22 January 2020
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Deadline for energy efficiency upgrades growing closer
Orkney Islands Council is advising that the closing date for funding to improve the energy efficiency of local homes is at the end of March 2020.
22 January 2020
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Red bags reminder
Orkney Islands Council is about to begin January’s delivery of Red Bags for household waste.
21 January 2020
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Keeping an eye on the seas around us – study leads to PhD
For seven years Jenni Kakkonen has followed the fortunes of tiny creatures living around the shores of Scapa Flow.
21 January 2020
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Hamnavoe House open day
The new care home in Stromness will open its doors to the public for the first time later this week.
20 January 2020
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Orkney’s polling stations – your views invited
A review of polling arrangements in Orkney is underway.
20 January 2020
