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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).
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14 May 2021
Key worker accommodation appeal
Accommodation is needed for key workers providing vital support for services dealing with the impact on Orkney of Covid-19.
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14 May 2021
Appeal for folk to be vigilant as more road signs are turned
The Council is asking folk to be extra vigilant when out and about following the discovery that numerous roads signs have been meddled with in the West Mainland.
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13 May 2021
Respect our roadworkers! Our staff – your loved ones
Council launches campaign to put foot down on dangerous driver behaviour and abuse.
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13 May 2021
Drivers urged to drive safe as surface dressing season starts on Orkney roads
Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for journeys and drive courteously as Orkney Islands Council’s Roads team starts vital surface dressing works.
