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15 August 2023
OIC Leader has key questions for ferries taskforce
Orkney Islands Council will have a number of questions to ask of Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop at a meeting of the 'ferries taskforce' in Kirkwall this week.
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15 August 2023
Triple Recognition for Orkney attractions in Tripadvisor Awards
Three of Orkney’s council-run cultural heritage attractions have been awarded a 2023 Traveller’s Choice Award by TripAdvisor.
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11 August 2023
Young folk encouraged to sign up for digital resilience course
Young folk in Orkney are being offered the chance to learn how to better protect themselves online.
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11 August 2023
Hup Show drive a success – but more candidates still needed
The Community Councils team would like to say a huge thanks to folk in South Ronaldsay and Burray who stopped by at the Hup Show with an interest in standing to represent the area in the upcoming…
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11 August 2023
Sanday paddle “invigorating” Smiddybrae resident says!
Staff at Smiddybrae House continue to go above and beyond to make the time residents spend there special!
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11 August 2023
Age is no barrier to learning something new and enjoying life!
That was certainly the case for a number of our supported older folk in the West Mainland thanks to collaborative working with the Orkney West Mainland Flower Produce and Industrial Show.
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11 August 2023
Road works update for week of Monday 14 August 2023
A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 14 August 2023.
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10 August 2023
The Orkney Islands Council (The Meadows, Kirkwall, County Show) (Temporary Closure) Order 2023
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during Orkney Agricultural Society’s running…
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9 August 2023
Orkney SQA results compared to national attainment
SQA results were received by pupils across Orkney on Tuesday 8 August and the Orkney pass rates for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher were released.
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8 August 2023
Are you looking to get more from your money
Are you looking to get more from your money – never so important than during the ongoing cost of living crisis?
