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7 January 2022
Stromness flagstone work resumes
Stromness flagstone works will restart on Tuesday 11 January 2022.
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7 January 2022
Orkney schools open in full
Despite a continuous spread in COVID-19 across Orkney throughout the festive period and into the new year, nurseries, schools and the college were able to reopen in full on the first day of term,…
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6 January 2022
OIC staff going above and beyond – Graham Campbell – Pier Master, RNLI volunteer and charity fundraiser
As a young boy, Graham Campbell would stand and watch the boats of varying shapes and sizes come and go from Kirkwall pier; wet, salty air filling his lungs, giving him a lifelong love and respect…
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6 January 2022
Rousay road worker retires after 42 years’ service with the Council
A road worker who helped maintain the highways in almost all areas of Orkney at some point during his 42-year career with the Council has retired.
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5 January 2022
2022 Sports Awards Ceremony to Move Online
An online ceremony is set to recognise and celebrate sporting excellence in 2022 — after organisers decided to postpone the Orkney Sports Awards.
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5 January 2022
“Tree”-mendous effort by home carer
We just wanted to share the “tree”mendous efforts that many of our Home Carers go to during the festive period.
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3 January 2022
Kirkwall Flood Barriers Deployed with High Tides and Winds Expected
Motorists in Kirkwall have been asked to remove their cars from the Ayre Road car park and Kirkwall harbour area as soon as possible this afternoon (3 January) as the Council puts in place flood…
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27 December 2021
A New Home for Christmas - Morgan's Story
Moving into your first home is a rite of passage for us all as we reach adulthood – but it’s one that is not without its challenges and overwhelming moments.
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27 December 2021
Sport & Leisure COVID update
Orkney Islands Council is reminding local users of sports and leisure services that some changes will be coming into place at facilities across Orkney (including The Pickaquoy Centre) from December…
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24 December 2021
Orkney Athletes National Medal Winning Tally
A number of young Orkney athletes have been showcasing their respective talents, with some national competition successes.
