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4 October 2025
Storm Amy - OLECG Update - 04 October 2025
Weather conditions in Orkney continue to be challenging as Storm Amy passes through the county.
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3 October 2025
Storm Amy - Strong Winds Warning
Folk in Orkney should ‘batten down the hatches’ for incoming strong winds and rain this weekend.
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2 October 2025
Storm Amy - Service Updates
An Amber weather warning for wind - covering Orkney - has been issued from 5:00pm on Friday 3 October until 9:00am on Saturday 4 October.
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2 October 2025
Appointment to Head of Education Role
A new Head of Education has been appointed at Orkney Islands Council.
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29 September 2025
Make the most of the October half-term with our holiday programme
Looking for ways to keep the family entertained during the October school holidays? Orkney Islands Council has you covered with an exciting programme of activities running throughout the autumn break.
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26 September 2025
Roads update for week starting 29/09/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 29/09/2025.
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25 September 2025
Change to opening hours at Warehouse Buildings
The opening time on Wednesdays at the Warehouse Buildings in Stromness has changed - with the facility now opening at 10:00am instead of 9:15am.
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24 September 2025
Binscarth Woods Family Learning Activities
The Learning Link are hosting free Family Learning Activities in Binscarth Woods during the October break.
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24 September 2025
Festive Lighting Anchor Bolt Testing - Temporary Road Closures
Orkney Islands Council will be carrying out annual testing of festive lighting anchor bolts around Kirkwall, Stromness and St Margaret's Hope from Monday 29th September to Wednesday 1st October 2025.
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23 September 2025
Local Artist Jennifer Austin Opens 'The Returning Tide' Exhibition at Orkney Museum
A new exhibition featuring recent paintings by local artist Jennifer Austin opens next Saturday at the Orkney Museum.
