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27 November 2017
Next round of Culture Fund opens
Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications for its 2018 to 2019 Culture Fund.
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26 November 2017
On this day in 1917 - Airship lost off Papay
Today (Sunday 26 November) marks 100 years since three crewmen were lost when their airship crashed off Papay at 11:40 on 26 November 1917.
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24 November 2017
Norwegian gift of Christmas trees arrive
Orkney Islands Council has taken delivery of two Christmas trees from Norway, for the annual tree lighting ceremony at St Magnus Cathedral.
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23 November 2017
Much loved Orkney archive gains stamp of approval
Orkney’s much loved archive service has been applauded for a well-run and effective service, during a national accreditation process.
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23 November 2017
Book Week Scotland Celebrations at Orkney Library and Archive
Orkney Library and Archive is holding a series of events to celebrate Book Week Scotland 2017 (27th November to 3 December).
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22 November 2017
Drivers advised of continued surface water
Orkney Islands Council is advising there is surface water on roads in several locations across Orkney, following sustained rainfall in the county over the past two days.
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21 November 2017
Orkney gets in the festive spirit
Orkney is getting into the festive spirit as the tree lighting season gets underway next week.
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21 November 2017
Innovative approach gains national recognition for OIC
Orkney Islands Council has been awarded the ‘Outstanding Achievement Award for Innovation’ by APSE, the Association of Public Sector Excellence, which works with more than 300 local authorities…
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20 November 2017
Council reiterates vital need for fairer ferries funding
Orkney Islands Councillors have been meeting with the county’s constituency MSP Liam McArthur, to reiterate the risk to the local community should a fairer funding formula for Orkney’s internal…
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20 November 2017
Focus on food waste in European Week of Waste Reduction
It’s European Week of Waste Reduction this week, and Orkney Islands Council is focusing in on food waste.
