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17 September 2025
Preparing young people to recognise and handle risk is vital say ‘Safe Islander’ organisers
Orkney’s latest crop of secondary school pupils will be taking part in the annual Safe Islander event this week aimed at helping them recognise some common risks – at a time when their independence…
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12 September 2025
Roads update for week starting 15/09/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 15/09/2025.
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5 September 2025
Roads update for week starting 08/09/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting 08/09/25.
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4 September 2025
Ferry Replacement Programme: Phase 1 complete and first images released for consultation
The outline designs for new ferries serving the islands of Westray, Eday, Stronsay and Sanday are now available to view and comment on in advance of upcoming public consultation events at the end of…
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1 September 2025
Report published on ‘Greening’ rules
A report into the impact of new ‘Greening’ rules on the Orkney agricultural sector has been published.
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1 September 2025
Ferry Road’s ‘Safer Route to School Project’ moves to Collaborative Design Phase
Following a successful feasibility study completed earlier in 2025, the 'Safer Route to School' project for Ferry Road in Stromness is now entering its collaborative design phase. The project is…
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29 August 2025
Kirbuster Farm Museum - Change to Opening Hours - 30 August 2025
The team at the Kirbuster Farm Museum in Birsay have advised that they'll be opening later on Saturday 30 August.Their opening hours tomorrow will be 12:00 noon-1:00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm.More…
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29 August 2025
Westray refuse collection cancellation - 1 September 2025
Due to a shortage of vehicles the Westray refuse collection has been cancelled on Monday 1 September.
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28 August 2025
Roads update for week starting 1 September 2025
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 1 September 2025.
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28 August 2025
Whale stranding protocol under development
A ‘Whale Stranding’ protocol is being drawn up by Orkney Islands Council to support the local authority and its partners in responding to such incidents.
