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13 May 2022
First lady of the sea to receive royal welcome!
70 Union Jacks and around 180 schoolchildren part of HM the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations
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13 May 2022
Road works update as at 13 May
Update on road works already underway or starting next week (week starting 16 May), including on Pickaquoy Road in Kirkwall which will also affect public bus services:
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13 May 2022
“The power of being at home should never be underestimated” – Laura Wood, Home First
The power of being at home in familiar surroundings should never be underestimated, according to Laura Wood, the Occupational Therapist who led the Home First year-long pilot in Orkney.
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13 May 2022
Husband hails Home First team as “tremendous” as wife able to remain at home
Wilson Learmonth has described the Home First care model as “tremendous” for it has allowed his wife, Irene, to remain with him at home despite being dealt a number of devastating health diagnoses.
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12 May 2022
Islanders’ Know Their Marine Environment
The Council’s Marine Planning team has completed the first phase of island visits to discuss marine planning in Orkney.
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9 May 2022
Two toilets reopening for tourist season
Public toilets at St Magnus Lane in Kirkwall and Mull Head Heritage Centre in Deerness have reopened this weekend.
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9 May 2022
Public urged to heed safety barriers near Highland Park
Orkney Islands Council is appealing to members of the public to keep clear of the road closure at Highland Park and observe safety barriers in place.
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9 May 2022
Exploring the archaeology of Newark at the Orkney Museum
A Pictish cross-slab goes on display for the first time this weekend (Saturday, May 14) as part of an Orkney Museum exhibition exploring the archaeology of Newark, Deerness.
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9 May 2022
Islands Recovery Community Network launches
An opportunity has arisen for people in Orkney who are in recovery from drug dependency to join a growing online community.
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9 May 2022
Norwegian Constitution Day 2022 programme
Orkney’s special friendship with Norway will be celebrated this Tuesday (17 May) when the annual Norwegian Constitution Day takes place.
