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Give your views on trees and woodlands strategy
A consultation has been launched this week on a tree and woodland strategy for Orkney.
28 January 2025
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Let’s Talk Money - How to get your finances back on track after Christmas
For many, Christmas is the most expensive time of year, and it can be challenging to get your money back on track.
27 January 2025
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Drop in to find out more about analogue switch off
A roadshow offering support and information for people on the ‘switch-off' of analogue phone lines is coming to Orkney this week.
27 January 2025
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Shapinsay named a UNICEF Silver “Rights Respecting School”
Shapinsay Community School has achieved a Silver accreditation as a UNICEF “Rights Respecting School”.
24 January 2025
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Young people to tackle wider community loneliness with cafe get together events
Following on from the successful Young Scot Youth Loneliness Bubble Tea project last year, young folk in the West Mainland are planning a couple of wider community get togethers for anyone looking for a bit of company, crafting, a cuppa and free food!
24 January 2025
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Council highlights disruptions are likely as Amber alert issued for Orkney
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.
23 January 2025
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Finlay serves up a game to remember at Scottish Squash National Finals!
Orkney squash player Finlay Scott served up a game to remember at the weekend – reaching the final of the under 23 Scottish nationals.
23 January 2025
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Roads update for week starting 27 January 2025
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.
23 January 2025
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Loganair Ltd. to continue operation of lifeline Inter-Island Air Service
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.
22 January 2025
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Plans unveiled for HMS Royal Oak and Scapa Flow Memorial Project
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.
21 January 2025