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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
£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
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
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
Last chance to help name Council gritters!
The link for folks to submit name suggestions for the Council's eight mainland gritters closes this Sunday at midnight.
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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:
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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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22 December 2023
It's definitely looking a lot like Christmas at Glaitness Centre!
Staff have been working hard at the Glaitness Centre in Kirkwall to bring some Christmas cheer to the residents and visitors during the festive season.
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22 December 2023
Help name a Council gritter!
The Orkney public are being invited to help come up with name suggestions for each of Orkney Islands Council’s fleet of gritters.
