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31 October 2021
Update on the flagstone repairs and road closures in Kirkwall and Stromness
It's expected the first section of flagstone repairs on John Street (ie from No 40 John Street to the Stromness Surgery) will be completed and reopen on Monday morning (1 November). Works on Monday…
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30 October 2021
The Phoenix Cinema shows free films on climate change during COP26
As Glasgow hosts the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), The Phoenix Cinema has teamed up with Orkney Islands Council and Take One Action Orkney to show three films exploring issues around…
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29 October 2021
Graduate sought to explore young people’s place at the funding table
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for inclusivity and empowering young people?
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29 October 2021
The Council reinforces NHS Orkney’s community appeal for vigilance in light of rising COVID cases
Orkney Islands Council is reinforcing NHS Orkney’s appeal for communities to be vigilant heading into the weekend given the rising COVID-19 transmission rate.
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28 October 2021
Campaign launched in Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles to help keep children safe from abuse
A campaign to help protect young children from sexual abuse is being launched today in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by NSPCC Scotland and the islands’ protection committees.
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27 October 2021
Road works update - 27 October 2021
We have a road works update for you for the remainder of this week, into next and beyond.
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27 October 2021
Sunday 31 October toilet closures
Members of the public are advised that Orkney’s public toilets will be closed for one day this Sunday.
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27 October 2021
GMB 100 knitted hats raise £2.5k for charity
Two local charities - Orkney Blide Trust and The Youth Café - are to benefit from an equal share of £2,500 following the successful auction of more than 100 “hats for George”.
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27 October 2021
An Unappropriated World - Recent paintings by Sylvia Hays at Orkney Museum
This Saturday 6 November, sees the opening of a new exhibition at The Orkney Museum, Kirkwall.
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27 October 2021
Orkney Matters – Your Place, Your Future
Calling all Orkney residents – do you want to be involved in shaping your community’s future?
