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Bringing the community together with music and song
An invitation has been issued for people in Orkney to form a community choir and take part in a special performance at St Magnus Cathedral.
1 July 2019
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Cathedral entrance proposals – chance to share your views
Plans to enhance the main entrance to St Magnus Cathedral are due to go on display this week – with feedback invited from Cathedral users and the wider Orkney community.
1 July 2019
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Business Gateway celebrates 10 years in Orkney
New figures reveal positive economic boost as Business Gateway celebrates 10 years in Orkney.
28 June 2019
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Survey work to establish Barrier Number 1 Surface Issues
Surveys are due to be carried out on the first Barrier next week (w/b 8 July) to establish whether structural issues deep within the causeway could be causing an uneven road surface.
27 June 2019
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Survey Reminder for Local Parents and Carers
Parents and carers in Orkney are being reminded they have just a few days left to participate in a survey on parental involvement and engagement in education.
27 June 2019
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Explore Kirkwall’s history with new app
An app aimed at encouraging locals and visitors alike to explore one thousand years of the history and heritage of Kirkwall has been launched.
25 June 2019
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Local community help with name for new care home
A name has been chosen for the new care home in Stromness.
25 June 2019
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Live broadcast - technical problems
The Council is unable to provide a live broadcast of this morning’s meeting of the Integration Joint Board.
25 June 2019
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Name chosen for new OIC Marine Services Pilot Vessel
Orkney's new pilot vessel is to be called 'Scapa Pathfinder'.
24 June 2019
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Scapa 100 commemorations take place in Orkney
The deliberate sinking of a fleet of warships was remembered in Orkney today (Friday 21 June), 100 years since one of the most extraordinary events in naval history.
21 June 2019
