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6 January 2026
School Transport Update - 6 January 2026
Following two days of weather disruption – and coming off the back of the Christmas break – huge efforts have gone in today into getting as many of Orkney’s schools, nurseries and education…
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6 January 2026
Public Bus Services changes to routes - Tuesday 6 January 2026 from 10.30am
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24 December 2025
Academy pupils secure £3,000 for Somas Light through The Wood Foundation’s Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
A team of S3 students from Stromness Academy have secured a £3,000 grant for Soma’s Light through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI).
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24 December 2025
Most popular baby names revealed
The most popular names for Orkney’s newborn babies in 2025 have been shared by the Council’s Registrar Service.
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23 December 2025
The Warehouse Buildings celebrates their 10th birthday
The Warehouse Buildings, Stromness, mark ten years as a community hub.
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22 December 2025
Orkney Business Survey 2025/26 – Have your say
The Council is inviting local businesses to have their say in the 25/26 business survey.
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19 December 2025
Orkney Health and Care says ‘plan ahead’ on Power of Attorney
Orkney Islands Council is launching a campaign early next year aimed at encouraging families to put in place Power of Attorney arrangements for their loved ones.
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19 December 2025
Flapper skate egg nursery site discovery in Scapa Flow
(Image Courtesy of Tritonia Scientific Ltd)
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19 December 2025
Orkney Business Survey 2025/26
Orkney Business Survey 2025/26 – Have your say
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18 December 2025
The Orkney Islands Council (Junction Road, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while R Clouston Ltd carry out…
