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15 September 2020
New tugs steam into Stromness
Orkney’s two new tugs have arrived in Stromness after a long sea journey from Turkey.
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15 September 2020
Covid-19 – guidance for tourism and hospitality sector
Updated Covid-19 guidance for tourism and hospitality businesses has been published by the Scottish Government.
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15 September 2020
Key deadlines for by-election
Voters in the North Isles are reminded that there are two key deadlines this week ahead of the upcoming by-election.
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11 September 2020
Orkney lollipop lady retiring after nearly 25 years
A popular lollipop lady has retired after nearly quarter of a century helping keep children safe while crossing some of Kirkwall’s roads.
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11 September 2020
Kerbside recycling update - 11 September 2020
Kerbside recycling will continue in the four-week cycle of collections, with next week reverting back to glass collection.
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10 September 2020
Beware scam calls from local numbers
Trading Standards and Police Scotland are warning local people to be on their guard for scam calls which appear to originate from local telephone numbers with STD code 01856.
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9 September 2020
Reopening of Stromness Warehouse buildings
Orkney Islands Council is delighted to announce that from Monday 14 September the reception at the Warehouse Building in Stromness will open to the public, to deal with customer services enquiries…
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9 September 2020
Taking forward recovery strategy
A new group has been tasked with building and driving forward a strategy for Orkney’s recovery from the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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8 September 2020
OIC signs agreement with Hoy Energy Ltd over existing community turbine
Orkney Islands Council has signed an agreement with Hoy Energy Ltd which will ensure that the island’s income from the existing community turbine won’t be adversely affected by the potential…
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8 September 2020
Are you able to help your community?
A recruitment drive has been launched to fill several school crossing patrol officer staff vacancies in Orkney.
