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29 November 2022
Christmas trees to be lit up across the county
Kirkwall’s Christmas tree – a gift from Norway - will be lit up this Saturday (December 3) as part of a series of outdoor tree lighting ceremonies.
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29 November 2022
Sports clubs appeal for more volunteers
A number of sports clubs in Orkney have launched a county-wide appeal for volunteers to help bolster numbers and secure their future.
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29 November 2022
Avian flu – Firth protection zone measures lifted
The 3km protection zone around the avian flu infected premises in Firth has been lifted as of 27 November, Scottish Ministers have confirmed.
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29 November 2022
Feedback and open day on ‘Remembering Together’ community covid project
Community groups and individuals around Orkney are being thanked for their input so far into the national Remembering Together project aimed at creating collaborative memorial projects with…
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29 November 2022
Community priorities sought ahead of Council budget setting
Orkney Islands Council has launched an online survey seeking input from the community on where they want spending and saving prioritised, ahead of the Council’s annual budget setting process which…
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28 November 2022
Voting opens to elect second MSYP for Orkney
Voting is open to select a second Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) candidate to represent Orkney.
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28 November 2022
Three Council woodlands to get some TLC before spring
Three wooded areas managed by the Council will be undergoing specialist maintenance works soon to ensure they continue to thrive and are a safe space for people to enjoy.
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28 November 2022
Changes to X1 bus timetable from 5 December - including trial of late night services on Friday and Saturday
The X1 bus service between Stromness, Kirkwall and St Margarets Hope will change from 5 December following feedback from users.
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28 November 2022
Earlier departure for bus service 7 (Birsay via Dounby) from 5 December
From 5 December 2022, public bus service 7 (Birsay via Dounby) will depart ten minutes earlier from Kirkwall in the evenings, with a new departure time from the Kirkwall Travel Centre of 5:32pm.…
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25 November 2022
Road works update – 25 November onwards
A roundup of works underway or soon to start around Orkney.
