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22 November 2021
Man rescued after falling into Kirkwall harbour
The quick actions of an OIC Marine Services piermaster and a skipper almost certainly saved the life of a man who had fallen into the icy water at Kirkwall harbour earlier this month.
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19 November 2021
Advance notice of roadworks – St Mary’s, Holm
We are giving advance warning of a road closure required while roadworks are carried out at The Inn, St Mary’s, Holm, starting on Monday 13 December 2021.
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19 November 2021
Stromness flagstone works update – Friday 19 November
The works on John Street have been completed with all barriers and signs now removed and the section reopened, today, Friday 19 November.
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19 November 2021
Roadworks update as at 19 November - and bus services impacted
A further update on the Council’s roadworks programme that will take us up to the festive holiday period – that’s right folks, it’s just five weeks until Christmas Eve!
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13 November 2021
Important notice from Orkney Ferries – Kirkwall Office closure 13 November
Orkney Ferries Kirkwall Office has had to close as a result of Public Health self-isolation COVID-19 requirements.
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10 November 2021
Road works update - and reminder of impact on public bus services
An update on current and soon-to-commence road resurfacing works as at 10 November, including impacts on public bus services:
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9 November 2021
Unique year for Orkney Ferries scrutinised by Councillors
The last financial year was a unique one for Orkney Ferries, councillors at today's (9 November) Development and Infrastructure Committee (D&I) heard.
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5 November 2021
Our Roads team is winter ready - here is what you can do
Winter is just around the corner, but Orkney Islands Council’s roads team has already been at work preparing for the challenges cold and icy weather can bring for the county’s road network.
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5 November 2021
Flagstone repairs update - Stromness road closures
Work on John Streets covering the section from below the Surgery access to above E. Flett’s Butcher shop should be completed today (5 November) and will be curing over the weekend. The closure will…
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5 November 2021
Stay informed on Barrier conditions
With winter on our doorstep, Orkney Islands Council is reminding residents that this time of year can see high winds and big swell out to see which can combine to create difficult driving conditions…
