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10 March 2026
Orkney’s 5th Parasport Festival
There were smiles all round as a group of children and young people tried a variety of sports during Orkney’s 5th Parasport Festival last week.
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10 March 2026
Recycling collection update - Shapinsay
Due to vehicle issues, there will be no recycling collection on Shapinsay tomorrow (Wednesday 11 March). We apologise for any inconvenience.
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10 March 2026
Kirkwall Grammar School marks 10 years with YPI
A pair of third year students, Tara Thomas and Ella MacGregor, from KGS have secured a grant of £3,000 for The Peedie Retreat through The Wood Foundation’s Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI).…
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9 March 2026
Waste collection update - Westray
Due to vehicle breakdowns, there will be no waste collection on Westray today (9 March). Collections will instead take place on Monday 16 March. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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6 March 2026
Roads update for week starting 09/03/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 09/03/2026.
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6 March 2026
£2 bus fare cap pilot launches in Orkney
Bus passengers in Orkney are the latest in the Highlands and Islands to benefit from a £2 cap on fares from Monday (March 9).
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5 March 2026
Council seeks local expertise for roads maintenance framework
Did you know you can get paid for helping keep Orkney's roads clear? If you’re a contractor, farmer or plant hirer who could assist during periods of extreme weather or with planned and reactive…
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5 March 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Isles Schools 20MPH) Temporary Order 2026
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 88 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, walkers and all other road users for…
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4 March 2026
Island of Hoy Development Trust secures funding for new electric buses
The Island of Hoy Development Trust, supported by Orkney Islands Council, has secured more than £130,000 from the Carbon Neutral Islands Capital Fund (CNICF) to accelerate the transition of its…
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4 March 2026
Speed limit changes for isles schools
Speed limit changes are due to be put in place around isles schools this month as the Council works to find a solution to technical issues with the existing signage that is in place.
