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21 June 2019
Scapa 100 commemorations take place in Orkney
The deliberate sinking of a fleet of warships was remembered in Orkney today (Friday 21 June), 100 years since one of the most extraordinary events in naval history.
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19 June 2019
Car seat safety - it’s the little things that matter
When it comes to getting a handle on the details of child car seat safety, it’s the little things that matter.
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18 June 2019
Course to improve safety of motorcyclists to be held in Orkney
A training scheme to help reduce the number of collisions involving motorcyclists is being run for the first time in Orkney.
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17 June 2019
Wanted – Sheep Dyke Warden for North Ronaldsay
North Ronaldsay, Orkney’s most northerly island community, is seeking applicants for a unique role overseeing care and repair work on a historic stone dyke that plays a vital part in the management…
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13 June 2019
Local management of Orkney waters moves a step closer
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed an announcement that innovative plans for greater local management of the seas around the islands have taken an important step forward.
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11 June 2019
New partnership for Orkney’s World Heritage Site
An ambitious new partnership to shape the future direction for Orkney’s World Heritage Site has been unveiled today.
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10 June 2019
Shapinsay teacher presented with primary school science award
Anita Angier from Shapinsay School has been awarded the Outstanding Primary Science Teacher award by the Primary Science Teachers Trust (PSTT), a UK wide award aimed at recognising teachers who raise…
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6 June 2019
Share your views on harbours masterplan
Events next week will provide an opportunity to find out more about the proposed Harbours Masterplan for Orkney.
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5 June 2019
Scuttling of German Fleet retold at Orkney Museum
A special exhibition at the Orkney Museum is retelling the startling story of the scuttling of the German Fleet in Scapa Flow 100 years ago.
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5 June 2019
Aurrida House to Celebrate Two Decades of Service
Orkney Islands Council's Aurrida House service will mark its 20th birthday this June.
