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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…
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17 December 2025
EV drivers need to prepare for public charging network change
Electric vehicle drivers in Orkney need to download a new app and order a new charging card by mid-January as the public charging network switches to ScottishPower.
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17 December 2025
Bikeability coordinator wins recognition at annual awards.
Orkney Islands Council’s Road Safety Officer, Yvonne Scott, has been recognised as the highly commended runner‑up for the Keith Fergus Annual Achievement Award, celebrating outstanding commitment to…
