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22 March 2023
SATE project accolade for low carbon aviation technologies
An innovative programme being run from Kirkwall Airport - which is set to deliver the blueprint for net zero regional aviation in the UK - has picked up a major industry accolade.
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22 March 2023
North Walls and Gordonstoun Schools’ musical event to raise money for the Longhope Lifeboat
A very special musical event is being held in the Gable End Theatre, North Walls when two schools will come together to perform for the community – and raise money for the Longhope Lifeboat.
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22 March 2023
Contract to build new nursery awarded
Orkney Builders (Contractors) Ltd has been awarded the contract to build the new nursery at Orkney College with a successful bid of £2.65 million.
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21 March 2023
SEPA flood warning extended
SEPA have extended their flood warning for Orkney for tomorrow morning (Wednesday).
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21 March 2023
SEPA flood warning for the ‘Hope, Burray and Stromness
SEPA have now issued a flood warning for St Margaret’s Hope, Burray and Stromness for Wednesday (22 March).
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21 March 2023
Shapinsay wheelie bin and recycling bank reminder
Shapinsay residents are reminded wheelie bin collections start on Wednesday, 22 March.
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20 March 2023
SIRFA symposium in Orkney
Experts from around the world are gathering in Orkney this weekend for the third, and final, Scotland’s Island Research Framework for Archaeology (SIRFA) symposium.
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20 March 2023
Orkney empty homeowners urged to complete survey
The Scottish Government is carrying out a study into empty homes and, as part of this, want to hear the views of empty homeowners in Scotland, including Orkney.
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20 March 2023
There’s no business like snow business! OIC trials gritter tracker system
The Council has been trialling a new gritter tracker system that could give folk in Orkney an extra tool to help them plan their journey in wintry conditions.
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20 March 2023
Orkney Youth Conference takes place in Kirkwall
The Orkney Youth Conference, organised by the Council’s Youth Services team, has brought together young people from across Orkney to take part in workshops and hear from keynote speakers on a range…
