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14 April 2022
OIC Reception Closure - Friday 15 April
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8 April 2022
From the Mart to an MBE – John receives medal after two-year wait
A very special investiture ceremony was held in St Magnus Cathedral on Tuesday when John Copland was officially made an MBE more than two years after he was named in the Queen’s New Year Honours List.
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7 April 2022
Ukraine Refugee Resettlement Schemes – Behind the Headlines
We have watched in disbelief as the Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to the loss of many innocent lives and millions of residents fleeing their homes and seeking safety elsewhere. Many wish to do…
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7 April 2022
On the road again….
Here’s a peedie update on what’s happening with the roadworks:
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6 April 2022
“Smooth operator” – plain sailing for ETV training exercise
A training exercise involving the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) emergency towing vessel and a local ferry in Scapa Flow has been hailed a success.
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6 April 2022
Orkney Matters – Pier Art Exhibition
From this Saturday (9 April), the walls of the five-star Pier Arts Centre will be adorned with an array of artwork created in response to the Council’s community-wide consultation, Orkney Matters –…
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5 April 2022
Community park at Papdale takes shape
We have some exciting imagery to share with you!
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5 April 2022
Voter deadlines for Local Government Election
Local voters are being reminded that key deadlines are approaching ahead of the Local Government Elections on 5 May 2022.
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5 April 2022
Plea for religious representation
A Church of Scotland Minister has called on other churches and denominations in Orkney to put forward nominations for representatives to join him sitting on the Council’s Education, Leisure and…
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5 April 2022
St Magnus Cathedral’s “magnificent” vestibule opens
The beautifully transformed vestibule at the main entrance to St Magnus Cathedral is now open for the first time in two years.
