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10 May 2024
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service National Public Consultation
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is holding a public pre-consultation exercise titled 'Shaping Our Future Service: Your Say'.This is the first stage in their engagement with communities,…
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9 May 2024
Tackling rugby head on – Orkney's Cailynn Williamson secures her first Scottish cap
Aged just seven, Orkney’s Cailynn Williamson was the only young girl at rugby training.
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8 May 2024
Digital ferry vouchers reminder
If you have a National Entitlement Card and are looking forward to a trip away this summer, please make sure the digital ferry vouchers have been successfully added to your card before travel.
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6 May 2024
Orkney’s seagrass beds the focus of new Westray Heritage Centre exhibition
A deep-rooted partnership project between primary pupils at Westray Junior High School and the island’s Heritage Centre has led to the opening of a new exhibition focusing on seagrass beds.
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1 May 2024
“Hot Fire” staff training ensures lifeline air service to the isles
Everyone involved in the Council’s airfields operation to the Outer North Isles has a vital role to play in ensuring a safe and reliable service for the island communities.
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30 April 2024
Blackening public toilet reminder
Orkney’s blackening season is in full swing once again.
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30 April 2024
Council supports bid to raise gymnastics bar for Island Games
An ambitious project by the Orkney Gymnastics Club (OGC) to overhaul its equipment to the tune of £156k ahead of the 2025 Islands Games in Orkney has secured the support of the islands Council.
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30 April 2024
On the right track – couple give their backing to Farm Diversification Scheme
Four and a half months from start to finish – that's how long it took a farming couple to apply and receive a Farm Diversification Scheme grant through the Council.
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30 April 2024
Drivers warned to take extra care around young cyclists learning the rules of the road
With primary school bairns out and about on some of Orkney’s roads as part of the Bikeability cycling proficiency scheme, drivers are being reminded to take extra care and to slow down.
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30 April 2024
Advocacy service update
The Council and Advocacy Orkney are pleased to announce the signing of a new agreement to ensure the provision of independent locally based advocacy services for adults from 1 May 2024.
