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21 March 2022
Calling all marine and coastal leisure seekers in Orkney!
Surfer, sailor, swimmer, sea angler, kayaker, wildlife watcher, beachcomber - if you enjoy marine and coastal recreation adventures, then the Council wants to hear from you!
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19 March 2022
Plea for accommodation to support Ukrainian refugees
Orkney Islands Council is appealing for registered landlords who might be able to provide suitable properties for Ukrainian families to come forward.
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18 March 2022
Carer wellbeing campaign relaunches in face of rising numbers of carers in Scotland
Orkney Health and Care is highlighting a national campaign running til the end of March aimed at encouraging people who care for others to seek the support that will help them look after themselves…
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18 March 2022
Former OIC worker helps evacuate a mum and two children from war-torn Ukraine
A former Council employee helped a mother and her two small children evacuate war-torn Ukraine.
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18 March 2022
Stromness flagstone repairs update - 18 March
Flagstone repairs in the centre of Stromness are continuing, with ongoing road closures in place on Alfred Street.
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17 March 2022
End of an era for the OIC tug Einar
Orkney Islands Council’s Harbour Authority bid a fond farewell to the tug Einar at the weekend (13 March) after 33 years’ service.
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17 March 2022
OIC welcomes delay on removal of facemask legislation
The Council has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement this week that face masks will still be required to be worn on public transport and most indoor public settings until at least early…
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16 March 2022
Ferry Road roundabout - Phase 2 road works start
The Phase 1 road resurfacing works at Ferry Road roundabout in Stromness have been progressing well.
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15 March 2022
Road works update - 15 March 2022
Orkney Islands Council is advising of road works underway in the county or due to start shortly, and the impacts on public bus services. Remember, Stagecoach buses can be tracked live on the…
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15 March 2022
Orkney declared BVD-free
Cattle farmers in the county are celebrating the news that their herds have been declared free of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD).
