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8 August 2023
Free County Show shuttle bus
Stagecoach is sponsoring the Orkney Agricultural Society by proving a free shuttle bus to and from the County Show, as part of a park and ride service from Orkney Auction Mart.
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8 August 2023
SQA results day 2023
Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 8 August) receiving their examination results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
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8 August 2023
Strike action could impact local schools and nurseries
Education officials in Orkney are continuing to discuss the potential impact on schools and early learning facilities if the planned schools’ support staff strike goes ahead in the new term.
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8 August 2023
Development brief consultation for Stromness
A series of drop in events are due to be held in Stromness for local people to find out more about the allocated development areas in the south end of the town.The draft Stromness South End…
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8 August 2023
OIC Culture Fund Opens for Applications
Orkney Islands Council’s Culture Fund is now open for applications.
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7 August 2023
Show time amenity site arrangements
Dounby Show Day - Given Dounby Show on Thursday is a local holiday for many, the amenity sites at Hatston, Garson, Bossack, St Margaret’s Hope and Cursiter will be closed. Chinglebraes will be open…
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7 August 2023
Public invited to Orkney Community Wind Farms drop-in events
The team developing Orkney Community Wind Farms will head out to communities across the county next month and provide updates on the progress of the project.
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7 August 2023
Don’t lose your vote – Orkney residents are urged to check details
Orkney residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
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4 August 2023
Orkney Community Wind Farms shortlisted for prestigious award
Orkney Community Wind Farms has been shortlisted as a finalist in this year’s COSLA Excellence Awards.
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3 August 2023
Refurbished Shapinsay Heritage Centre opens its doors
The aspirations of a committed group of Shapinsay folk has led to the opening of a refurbished island Heritage Centre for everyone to enjoy.
