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12 January 2024
Road works update for week starting 15 January
A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 15 January 2024.
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11 January 2024
Accounts Commission meeting - Statutory Report: Best Value in Orkney Islands Council
The Accounts Commission will meet today (11 January 2024) to consider a statutory report on Best Value in Orkney Islands Council
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10 January 2024
New courses launched at Learning Link
Are you ready to take your first step into a ‘New Year, New Thinking’ in 2024 and get practical support with household budgeting?
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10 January 2024
Young people join together to burst the bubble of youth loneliness and isolation
A group of young folk from the Orkney mainland will be creating a series of pop-up Boba – or bubble tea – drop ins for their peers across Orkney, in a bid to tackle youth loneliness and isolation.
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9 January 2024
Top baby names of 2023 revealed
It's time to take a look back at the new peedie residents who joined us in 2023!
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9 January 2024
£100k research project to explore agricultural policy impacts on island communities
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) has been awarded a £100k research grant to gather the views of island communities in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides on the forthcoming agricultural and land…
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9 January 2024
Two exciting Arts opportunities revealed in run up to Orkney hosting 2025 International Island Games
Orkney Islands Council is seeking a local Scrivener/Story Gatherer and a Sound Artist to deliver two exciting projects celebrating Orkney against the backdrop of the 2025 International Island Games.
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8 January 2024
Congratulations to the latest Fireskills graduates
Nine more young people from Orkney have completed a 10-week programme aimed at preparing them for action in their communities, thanks to a partnership between Scottish Fire and Rescue and the…
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5 January 2024
General weather disruption update - 3 to 5 January
OIC is urging motorists to be vigilant about wind blown debris on the roads and drifting sand especially in the current bad weather.
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5 January 2024
Roads update for week starting Monday 8 January 2024
An update on road closures and delays, due to road and utility works and community events, for the week starting 8 January 2024:
