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25 May 2023
Temporary Closure of part of Scapa Bay Road, St Ola (B9053) for Orkney Rowing Club Event
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while the Orkney Rowing…
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24 May 2023
Save the date - free online gambling awareness event - “Bet you can help!”
A date has been set for a free online gambling awareness event for professionals, support groups and criminal justice practitioners in Orkney looking to learn more about gambling related harm.
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23 May 2023
Yearning for a change of lifestyle or career – Orkney can offer the complete package!
From famous TV presenters to celebrity chefs, Orkney is a favourite destination of many.
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23 May 2023
Temporary Closure of Roads in Kirkwall for St Magnus Festival 2023
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to the effect that, in connection with St Magnus Festival, the roads in…
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23 May 2023
Harbours action plan improvements well underway – but staffing remains a challenge
Work is well underway to address issues raised in a recent safety audit of operations at Orkney’s harbours – but lack of staff to carry out this important work continues to present challenges.
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23 May 2023
Kirkwall BID announces new interim Chair
Cheryl Chapman, Destination Development Manager for VisitScotland in Orkney, has taken over from Duncan McLean, proprietor of Kirkness & Gorie as Kirkwall BID’s new interim chair.
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23 May 2023
Stronsay Junior High in the running for most enterprising school title
Stronsay Junior High School has been shortlisted as one of Scotland’s most enterprising schools.
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23 May 2023
Moving on Up!
The Council’s Pupil Engagement Team and Papdale Parent Council are planning a free pop-up event supporting pupils moving up to Kirkwall Grammar School.
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22 May 2023
Scapa Flow Museum shortlisted for Museum of the Year
It is one of two Scottish museums to make the shortlist this year, alongside The Burrell Collection, Glasgow.
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22 May 2023
Orkney teacher enjoys a ‘commute with a difference’ to get to work!
One of our teachers has been flying high and making the national news for his unusual commute to work!
