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1 July 2024
Hatston slipway with WW2 links to undergo repair works
Repairs are due to be carried out to the Hatston slipway in Kirkwall to ensure its long-term future and continued use by folk in the county.
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1 July 2024
Free car seat safety clinic coming to Orkney
A free car seat safety clinic is coming to Orkney in July, aimed at helping protect your precious peedie cargo while out and about in a vehicle.
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1 July 2024
Well known face returns to Papay Headteacher role
Tim Ross is returning to Papay School as Headteacher from the start of next term.
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28 June 2024
Surface dressing programme gets underway in Orkney
Orkney Islands Council is reminding drivers and public bus passengers to check if the annual surface dressing road works and associated road closures will affect their travel plans, as the programme…
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27 June 2024
CLLD scheme open to community groups in Orkney
Orkney Islands Council is seeking applications to its Community Led Local Development (CLLD) grant scheme.
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26 June 2024
Aurrida’s Summer Fair hailed a huge success
Roll up, roll up....and that’s exactly what folk did in their hundreds – to support the Aurrida House “Summer Fair” on Sunday.
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26 June 2024
Armed Forces Day marked in Orkney
People have the chance to show their appreciation and support for Orkney’s links with the military when this year’s Armed Forces Day is marked on Saturday, June 29.
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26 June 2024
Stromness Academy appeal for “Pop-Up School Shop” donations
Stromness Academy is on the hunt for donations for a free “Pop-Up School Shop” for students and their families.
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26 June 2024
On your marks...it’s Summer Holiday Programme launch time!
If you’re on the hunt for something to do “All Summer Long”, then look no further than the OIC Sport & Leisure Team and Pickaquoy Centre’s packed programme of activities for the holidays.
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26 June 2024
Views sought on play and hang out areas
Views are being sought on the play areas and hang out spaces available in Orkney for children and young people.
