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3 March 2023
Ofgem announcement potentially offers ‘green light’ for Orkney’s energy aspirations
Plans for a new electricity transmission link for Orkney have taken a huge step forward this week with industry regulator Ofgem publishing the latest of its minded-to consultations on the…
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3 March 2023
Your Orkney Travel Matters Survey has landed!
The Council's joint survey with Sustrans into active travel has gone to the majority of households in Orkney.
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3 March 2023
Road works update for week starting 6 March 2023
A roundup of works underway or soon to start around Orkney, for the week starting Monday 6 March:
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3 March 2023
Orkney Youth Conference returns
The Orkney Youth Conference will take place again in March, bringing almost 100 young people together to explore issues important to them.
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3 March 2023
Come fly with the team at Eday Airport!
An open day is being held at Eday London Airport on Wednesday 8 March for island residents to get a behind-the-scenes insight into the role of an airfield attendant.
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2 March 2023
Dounby school sculpture on show at Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh
Seeing the world through the eyes of the children at Dounby Primary School has led to the creation of a unique and insightful art sculpture which will go on show at the Scottish National Gallery in…
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2 March 2023
New this season at Scapa Flow Museum
A number of new exhibits awaits visitors to the recently redeveloped Scapa Flow Museum which reopened today, Thursday 2 March, for the 2023 season.
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2 March 2023
Orkney Athletic and Running Club are running out of options in their search for new coaches
The Orkney Athletic and Running Club is in need of more volunteer coaches to keep progress on track.
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2 March 2023
New Orkney Employability Hub opens its doors
The Hub – for Learning, Skills and Work officially opened its doors in Kirkwall’s Albert Street on Tuesday 28 February 2023.
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1 March 2023
Orkney residents encouraged to apply for £400 alternative energy payment
Folk in Orkney who did not receive the automatic energy support payments from the UK Government are being encouraged to see if they qualify for a £400 alternative.
