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20 May 2021
Orkney Islands Council Instrumental Music Service – hitting the right note for almost 50 years!
In May the Pickaquoy Centre is normally alive with the sound of music, when over 200 young musicians from across Orkney’s schools come together for the Instrumental Music Service’s annual music…
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19 May 2021
First hour free summer parking proposed
Councillors at today’s Policy and Resources committee backed recommendations for a ‘first hour free’ approach at Council car parks across Kirkwall and Stromness for the summer period, starting from…
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19 May 2021
Test of change for Regional Improvement Collaborative
Issued on behalf of the Northern Alliance
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18 May 2021
Plan for fairer ferry fares discussed
Passengers on Orkney Ferries could see fares reduced by 38% in June, if proposals for a new fares structure are approved by Orkney Islands Council.
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18 May 2021
Norwegian Constitution Day – a time to reflect, remember and celebrate
Orkney’s special friendship with Norway was celebrated on Monday 17 May – Norwegian Constitution Day.
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18 May 2021
KGS Peter Higgs Science Award 2020
We are delighted to be able to celebrate the success of some of our exceptional young Scientists here at KGS.
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17 May 2021
Sustrans and Council support for active travel projects
Projects to encourage walking, cycling and wheeling as an attractive first choice for travel in Orkney are set for a boost with the help of a new Sustrans Officer who will be based locally, working…
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17 May 2021
Constitution Day. A Virtual Tog
Today, the seventeenth of May, is Norway’s Constitution Day
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17 May 2021
Pupils launch community appeal to assist linked schools in Pakistan and Nepal
“If we want to make the world a better place, it is up to us to make it happen” – KGS pupil Craig Morris.
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14 May 2021
Phased re-opening of Bossack continues with electrical waste and wrapped asbestos accepted from 18 May
The Council’s Bossack Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) will be accepting electrical waste and wrapped asbestos in addition to garden waste from next Tuesday (18 May).
