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30 August 2021
First of new bus fleet to arrive in October
Local bus operator, Stagecoach, has today confirmed the first 5 vehicles from the brand new fleet for Orkney will arrive in October 2021.
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30 August 2021
Cruise set to return bigger than ever in 2022
Orkney would appear to be retaining its place as the UK’s most popular cruise ship destination – with a potentially record-breaking near 200 cruise ships booked to call into local waters during 2022.
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30 August 2021
Online community support for young people launched in Orkney
The Council’s Educational Psychology Service has teamed up with Togetherall to set up a safe, anonymous online support service 24/7 for young people in Orkney.
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30 August 2021
Fly-tipping at Cursiter leads to temporary closure
The Council is disappointed to announce that fly-tipping at Cursiter Quarry HWRC has led to its temporary closure.
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27 August 2021
Raising the bar!
The Council’s Matthew Byers is raising the bar when it comes to weightlifting.
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27 August 2021
E-cargo bike to be trialled by OIC Marine Services
Orkney Islands Council's Marine Services team took delivery of an electric cargo bike recently as part of a wider project by HITRANS aimed et exploring and promoting low-carbon alternatives for…
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27 August 2021
St Rognvald’s successful “County Home Show” could become annual event
The recent successful “County Show” held at Orkney’s largest care home could become an annual event.
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25 August 2021
Orkney joins campaign on International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day will be marked on 31 August.
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25 August 2021
Inga’s top tunes are chosen for Radio 2’s Non-Stop Oldies
The Council’s very own Inga Bosworth has been chosen to share some of her top tunes to the nation on Steve Wright in the Afternoon on Radio 2.
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24 August 2021
Inter Islands Transport Study reminder
Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre and Gairsay (REW) and Outer North Isles (ONI) residents are being reminded that the closing date for feedback on the ‘Outline Business Cases’ for their future air and ferry…
