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24 October 2024
Sports Awards Nominations Open
Nominations for the Orkney Sports Awards 2024 will open shortly, giving people living in Orkney the opportunity to shine a light on outstanding individuals or teams who have demonstrated remarkable…
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24 October 2024
Feedback sought on Bridge Street and Albert Street traffic management
Sustrans is carrying out a community engagement exercise on behalf of Orkney Islands Council around the traffic management of part of Kirkwall’s main throughfare.
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22 October 2024
Kirkwall annual bonfire to be held on 2 November
The Rotary Club of Orkney and the Kirkwall & St. Ola Community Council would like to welcome everyone to attend the Annual Kirkwall Community Bonfire & Fireworks Display on Saturday 2nd November 2024…
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22 October 2024
Taking the heat out of greenhouse gas emissions!
Folk in Orkney are being asked to help shape a Council strategy that will support tackling greenhouse gas emissions from all buildings in the county.
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21 October 2024
Shining a Light on Care Experienced Week 2024
Saturday the 19th of October marks the start of Care Experienced week across Scotland, a week with a purpose to celebrate every child, young person and adult with experience of care and their…
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21 October 2024
Bird keepers urged to be vigilant as risk of wild bird flu virus continues
Bird keepers in Orkney are being asked to be vigilant as the bird flu virus continues to circulate among wild birds in the UK.
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17 October 2024
Toy Appeal launched to bring joy to Orkney bairns this Christmas
A Council employee is making it her mission to spread a little bit of Christmas joy for bairns in Orkney this festive season.
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17 October 2024
Payback with a purpose – a community approach to justice
“It was safe to say I was a lost cause before this. I think I have benefited so much from this. I’ve become a far better version of myself and have achieved things I never thought was possible.”
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16 October 2024
Families to receive October holiday free school meal payments
A successful Council bid to the Islands Cost Crisis Emergency Fund means free school meals payments will be made to cover the October holiday period.
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15 October 2024
Coach development takes off in Orkney
Sports and clubs across Orkney have praised a multi-partnership funding scheme which is allowing them to train up coaches and officials.
