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26 October 2022
“Exceptional” candidates join College Management Council Sub-committee
Business and community representation on the sub-committee of the Orkney College Management Council has increased following an interim arrangement being agreed thanks to the “exceptional calibre of…
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25 October 2022
Sunday bus services reminder
Bus passengers are being reminded of reduced timetable on Sundays in winter on the X1 (Stromness-Kirkwall-St Margarets Hope) route. Services 2 (Houton) and 6 (Tingwall) Sunday timetables have also…
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25 October 2022
Cathedral’s warm welcome named the best in Scotland!
It’s official - the warm welcome at St Magnus Cathedral is the best in Scotland!
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25 October 2022
2022 Athlete Travel Award Scheme Profile – Taylah Paterson
This year 11 local athletes are benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS). The Scheme is an ongoing partnership between sportscotland and the participating local…
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25 October 2022
Free Togetherall mental health online community expanded in Orkney
More young people than ever in Orkney are now able to access the Togetherall online mental health community website for free.
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21 October 2022
Householders reminded not to tie or weigh down bins awaiting collection
Members of the public are being reminded that they should not weigh their green or grey bins down with stones or heavy objects when they are awaiting collection
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21 October 2022
Three gyms get a lift from Islands Infrastructure Fund
Three gyms run by the Council are being completely revamped with brand new fitness equipment, new flooring and a repaint, all fully funded thanks a successful application to the Scottish Government’s…
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21 October 2022
Freyja of Scapa to Arrive in Orkney
Orkney's brand new tug - Freyja of Scapa - is due to arrive in Orkney tomorrow (Saturday 22 October).
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21 October 2022
Be Safe Be Seen on return to school
With school pupils returning to school after the October holidays, we're reminding all road users to take extra care.
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21 October 2022
Orkney Islands Council - Road Works Update
There are a number of roadworks happening on Orkney’s roads over the coming week. Details as follows.
