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30 April 2024
On the right track – couple give their backing to Farm Diversification Scheme
Four and a half months from start to finish – that's how long it took a farming couple to apply and receive a Farm Diversification Scheme grant through the Council.
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26 April 2024
Back of the net for Erin Scott as she gains her first Scotland netball cap!
Orkney’s Erin Scott has scored her first national cap playing netball for Scotland in a clash with Wales – which saw the Scottish side come out on top.
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26 April 2024
International Workers’ Memorial Day
Sunday (28 April) is International Workers' Memorial Day and this year’s theme is #IWMD24/The Climate Crisis and Workers’ Health.
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22 April 2024
Ewan’s all smiles as he completes the London marathon
There was smiles all round for the Council’s Ewan Kennedy at both the starting and finishing lines of Sunday’s London marathon!
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19 April 2024
“London Calling” as the Council’s Ewan Kennedy gears up for iconic marathon
“London’s Calling” for the Council’s Ewan Kennedy – as our digital whizz leading on engagement around landline phone changes - will be taking to the streets of the city to participate in Sunday’s…
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18 April 2024
Record-breaking swimming duo strike gold!
Record-breaking swimming duo – Eve Wood and Alfie Price – have struck gold at the recent Scottish National Age Group Championships (SNAGS) in Aberdeen.
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16 April 2024
Orkney and Norway links further strengthened
The links between Orkney and Norway will be further strengthened when representatives from the Council and the Orkney Norway Friendship Association attend a number of anniversary events in May to…
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15 April 2024
Eurovision super fans are “Dizzy” with excitement as they secure VIP live grand final tickets!
“Dizzy” with excitement is how the Council’s Karl and Andrew Kemp are feeling at the prospect of the upcoming Eurovision competition in Sweden – after they managed to secure VIP live grand final…
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25 March 2024
St Magnus Cathedral played host to RNLI bicentenary event
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) marked 200 years of lifesaving at a service of thanksgiving at St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall on Sunday (24 March). Volunteers from around Orkney…
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21 March 2024
St Magnus Cathedral welcomes RNLI to celebrate 200 years of saving lives at sea
Lifeboats News Release
