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21 March 2025
Launch of Orkney Community Connect Services - trial bus services for South Ronaldsay and Airport Timetable ‘Gap’.
Two new accessible bus services will launch next week on a trial basis following external Scottish Government grant funding to purchase two new electric buses.
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20 March 2025
Shapinsay Digital Roadshow 2025
A community event focused on helping people to use digital services safely whilst raising awareness around the digital switchover is being held in Shapinsay next week.
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19 March 2025
Investigations underway into Stromness playpark fire
The popular Postman Pat playpark at the Stromness Community Centre has been closed after a bench in the park was deliberately set alight last night.
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19 March 2025
SOS Orkney – suicide prevention app launches in the county
A suicide prevention app – SOS Orkney – has been launched in the county to help people stay safe from suicide.
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19 March 2025
A mother’s story - bereaved mum hopes SOS Orkney app will prevent further loss to suicide
The phone call no parent should ever receive. A decision no family should ever have to make.
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18 March 2025
Orkney’s 4th Parasport Festival - inclusivity and diversity at its best!
There were cheeky smiles all round as a group of children and young people tried a variety of sports during Orkney’s 4th Parasport Festival recently.
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17 March 2025
Time to stand still as the Cathedral clock undergoes a Spring clean and service!
Time will stand still whilst the Cathedral clockwork undergoes a major overhaul and clean this Spring.
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17 March 2025
Postal Vote Re-applications - UK Parliamentary Elections
Electors in Orkney who have previously chosen to vote by post at UK Parliamentary Elections are being asked to reapply if they wish to continue to have a postal vote.
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17 March 2025
Census results raise population concerns for Orkney's Community Planning Partnership
Action must be taken to reduce a potential decline in Orkney’s population by 2043.
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17 March 2025
Cathedral to host King’s Award ceremony
The majestic St Magnus Cathedral will be closed to the public from 3pm-4.30pm on Saturday 22 March for a very royal occasion!
