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Odin of Scapa launched
The first of the Orkney Islands Council two new tugs – Odin of Scapa – was launched at the end of February at the Sanmar Shipyard at Altinova in Turkey.
6 March 2020
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The Budget for year ahead agreed
Elected Members have agreed Orkney Islands Council’s budget for the next financial year.
4 March 2020
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Replacement ferry purchase moves ahead
Orkney Islands Council is set to purchase a vessel to replace the aging ferry MV Golden Mariana.
3 March 2020
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New exhibition - "Mizzle and strife and all things nice"
Saturday, 7 March, sees the opening of a new exhibition at the Orkney Museum, Tankerness House, Kirkwall.
28 February 2020
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Local opinion sought on Orkney Library & Archive services
Orkney Library & Archive is looking to hear the views of local folk about the services they provide.
28 February 2020
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Images of War – a number of unshown works to go on display at Orkney Museum
A selection of artworks from Orkney Islands Council’s wartime collections, some of which have never been shown before, will be on display at Orkney Museum from 29 February to 4 April.
28 February 2020
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Alcohol and drug hub pilot project for Orkney
A new alcohol and drug hub is to be trialled in Orkney.
28 February 2020
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Praise for long service with ferries
After more than 42 years helping steer the office side of Orkney Ferries, Lorraine MacDonald is heading off to new pastures.
26 February 2020
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Budget for year ahead discussed by councillors
Elected Members have recommended Orkney Islands Council’s budget for the next financial year.
25 February 2020
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Youth Fund open for applications
Orkney Islands Council is encouraging local groups to apply for funding from a national youth work fund.21 February 2020
