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18 March 2025
Orkney’s 4th Parasport Festival - inclusivity and diversity at its best!
There were cheeky smiles all round as a group of children and young people tried a variety of sports during Orkney’s 4th Parasport Festival recently.
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17 March 2025
Time to stand still as the Cathedral clock undergoes a Spring clean and service!
Time will stand still whilst the Cathedral clockwork undergoes a major overhaul and clean this Spring.
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17 March 2025
Cathedral to host King’s Award ceremony
The majestic St Magnus Cathedral will be closed to the public from 3pm-4.30pm on Saturday 22 March for a very royal occasion!
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17 March 2025
Postal Vote Re-applications - UK Parliamentary Elections
Electors in Orkney who have previously chosen to vote by post at UK Parliamentary Elections are being asked to reapply if they wish to continue to have a postal vote.
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17 March 2025
Census results raise population concerns for Orkney's Community Planning Partnership
Action must be taken to reduce a potential decline in Orkney’s population by 2043.
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17 March 2025
Families living with dementia urged to sign up to the Herbert Protocol
Dementia has robbed Orkney’s Sarah Kennedy of both her parents.
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14 March 2025
Bird keepers urged to be vigilant as another wild bird flu case confirmed in Orkney
Bird keepers in Orkney are being urged to be vigilant as another case of wild bird flu has been confirmed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) today, Friday.
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14 March 2025
Visitor levy public engagement sessions get underway
A series of public engagement sessions looking more closely at the feasibility of a visitor levy on overnight stays in certain accommodation in Orkney are due to get underway this month (March).
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13 March 2025
Council agrees enhanced package for foster carers to kick start recruitment drive
Orkney Islands Council has given its backing to a raft of new measures to better support foster carers to allow them to best meet the needs of children in their care.
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12 March 2025
Commitment to the community shines in latest round of VIP Awards
Dependability and commitment to the local community have shone through in the latest round of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards.
