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23 June 2023
Road works update for week starting 26 June 2023
A summary of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 26 June 2023.
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23 June 2023
Road and bus reminders for Vintage Rally and St Magnus Marathon
A reminder of temporary road closures, speed and parking restrictions coming up soon, associated with events in the community, and impacts on public buses.
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21 June 2023
Shapinsay boatbuilder shares maritime skills in short film
Keeping afloat an age-old maritime skill is the focus of a locally produced short film “From Boo to Starn: A boatbuilding journey with John Leslie”.
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21 June 2023
OIC facilities fall foul of anti-social behaviour
A spate of alleged anti-social behaviour involving young people at OIC facilities has been reported to Kirkwall Police.
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21 June 2023
Take a leaf out of the “Lend and Mend” book – with Orkney Library and Archive!
With many looking to repair, reuse and upcycle everyday items to benefit the environment and their bank balance, there’s a fantastic new opportunity to do just that through the Orkney Library and…
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21 June 2023
Elected members keeping options open on harbours infrastructure
A number of options continue to be explored to ensure that Orkney's economy can receive the best possible benefits from offshore wind activity in the area.
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20 June 2023
Waits may be longer on Monday 26 June at OIC Customer Services
Customers are advised that due to unavoidable staff shortage there may be longer queues at our Customer Services reception at School Place, Kirkwall this Monday 26 June and a longer wait on the…
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20 June 2023
Orkney on “alert” for water scarcity
Orkney has enjoyed a beautiful spell of summer weather – but a prolonged dry period comes hand in hand with its own issues.
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20 June 2023
First-class management support leads to First-Class Honours Degree for Teri!
Orkney Health and Care’s Teri Wood is a shining example of what can be achieved with first-class management support behind you!
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19 June 2023
Scottish Government must get back to the table on ferry funding - as Orkney Ferries staff praised
The Chair of Orkney Ferries has praised the company's staff and crew for their practical response to ferry challenges this weekend - and issued a plea for the Scottish Government to 'get back to the…
