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11 October 2024
Orkney Ferries introduces new booking system
A new Orkney Ferries booking system means a number of changes are in place for passengers.
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11 October 2024
Roads update for week starting 14 October 2024
A summing up of delays and closures due to road works and events - for the week starting Monday 14 October 2024:
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4 October 2024
Roads update for week starting 7 October 2024
A summing up of closures and delays due to road works, community evens and cruise – for the week starting Monday 7 October 2024
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26 September 2024
Bus and Ferry Timetable Changes for Winter Period
Passengers are reminded that with effect from Monday 30 September, Orkney Ferries Ltd will commence winter services. Online booking and timetable information can be found at www.orkneyferries.co.uk
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23 September 2024
South Ronaldsay folk asked to help ‘fine tune’ community transport service
The Council’s Transportation Service is seeking further feedback from South Ronaldsay residents to ‘fine tune’ the pilot on-demand door-to-door community transport service in the area.
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5 September 2024
Roads update for week starting 9 September 2024
A summing up of road delays and closures due to works and events, underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 9 September 2024.
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29 August 2024
Praise for air emergency response
The calm and professional approach of the Westray airfield team to the emergency landing of a private plane on the island has been praised by Councillor Mellissa Thomson, North Isles Councillor and…
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21 August 2024
Flood update as at 12:15PM on Wednesday 21 August
There are currently six flood warnings in place for Orkney, issued by SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency).
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12 August 2024
Weather related service disruptions - Monday 12 August
Here's a rolling update of service disruptions today due to challenging weather conditions.
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7 August 2024
Roads update for period 8 August to 18 August 2024
First a reminder of road closures, delays, parking restrictions and bus service changes in connection with the Dounby and County shows (on Thursday 8 August and Saturday 10 August respectively) and…
