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22 December 2022
Most popular baby names of 2022
It’s nearing Christmas, and that can only mean one thing – it’s time to reveal the most popular baby names in Orkney!
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22 December 2022
Road works update for festive period
A roundup of road works underway or soon to start around Orkney to take you through to early in the new year:
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22 December 2022
Orkney Museum closed for January for vital housekeeping
The Orkney Museum will close to the public in January to allow the team to carry out a programme of vital behind-the-scenes work.
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21 December 2022
Council festive fundraiser for Kirkwall RNLI
Rockin’ Around the Orkney waters just became that bit safer for Kirkwall RNLI crew and seafarers thanks to the generosity of Council staff who raised around £800 through a festive raffle and…
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21 December 2022
Scottish Ministers Approve ‘Orkney’s Community Wind Farm Project – Faray’
Orkney Islands Council has been advised by the Scottish Government today (21 December) that they have approved planning permission for a six-turbine Council owned wind farm on Faray in the North…
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21 December 2022
Eynhallow update
Local repair work on the MV Eynhallow’s seized engine is continuing.
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20 December 2022
Stromness pupils “feeling famous” after getting Royal reply!
Stromness Primary School pupils who wrote sympathy letters and messages of support to King Charles III after reflecting on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II – are delighted after receiving…
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20 December 2022
Avoid the unwanted gift of food poisoning this Christmas
It is estimated that there are over one million cases of food poisoning in the UK every year, and without attention to food hygiene, this doesn’t stop during the festive season.
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20 December 2022
Gritter team answers plea to ensure Sandwick Christmas lunch club event goes ahead
A plea from the President of the Sandwick Community Association was answered by the Council’s gritter team at the weekend – meaning around 55 over 70s from the area were able to enjoy a hot, tasty,…
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19 December 2022
Pupils’ perform carols for Radio Orkney
Pupils from Papdale Primary School are pictured being recorded for BBC Radio Orkney’s “Radio Church” carol service - to be broadcast at 6pm tonight, Monday, evening.
