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8 May 2023
Kirkwall town centre slab repairs
In a bid to keep the Kirkwall town centre main thoroughfare looking tip top, slab repair work will be carried out from Tuesday 9 May.
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5 May 2023
Roadworks round-up – from Tuesday 9 May
Here’s a round-up of roadworks underway or soon to start in the county from Tuesday 9 May.
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5 May 2023
Summer opening hours and Bank Holiday Monday reminder
Here’s a reminder that we have moved into the summer opening hours for the Household Waste and Recycling Centres.
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4 May 2023
Delays likely due to Finstown resurfacing roadworks
The Council is advising motorists of the potential for delays in the coming months as a major programme of resurfacing works gets underway in Finstown (A965).
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4 May 2023
Orkney Carers’ Conference – Sarah’s story
Sarah Norquoy cares for her mum, Liz, who is living with Dementia.
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4 May 2023
Council Coronation page of community events
Communities throughout Orkney have shared their plans for a royal get together in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May.
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2 May 2023
St Rognvald House manager retires – but pledges to return to volunteer at the care home!
St Rognvald House Manager, Shirley Miller may have retired following 30 years dedicated service at the care home - but she has pledged to be a regular visitor as a volunteer!
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2 May 2023
A free, family coronation trail comes to Kirkwall!
Kirkwall BID have teamed up with digital experience company High Street Safari to run a free family trail in Kirkwall celebrating King Charles III’s coronation. In this innovative experience, the…
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2 May 2023
Going for Gold – Eve makes a triple medal splash at national swimming event!
A young Orkney swimmer – who recently started on the Performance Development Programme (PDP) run through Orkney Islands Council and Sport Scotland - has been making a splash at a national event…
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2 May 2023
Orkney marks the King’s Coronation
Many across the county – from schools to care homes, households to local businesses – will be marking the Coronation of King Charles III.
