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16 April 2024
Orkney and Norway links further strengthened
The links between Orkney and Norway will be further strengthened when representatives from the Council and the Orkney Norway Friendship Association attend a number of anniversary events in May to…
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9 April 2024
Survey launched as Orkney looks to a ‘more sustainable and resilient social care workforce‘
An online survey has been launched to establish local perceptions and opinions on working in social care.
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5 April 2024
New airfield terminal building plans for Papay and Stronsay
Plans are on course for Papa Westray to get a new airfield terminal building and car park.
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4 April 2024
Point of Ness campsite re-opening delayed
The re-opening of the Point of Ness campsite in Stromness has been put back to Saturday 13 April due to unavoidable delays with the works taking place on site.
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4 April 2024
Rockworks upgrading plans move a step closer
Plans to give the Rockworks community playing fields in Holm a new lease of life moved a step closer after Councillors agreed to provide a grant of up to £16,085 towards the project costs from the…
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2 April 2024
Dedication, dedication, dedication is what you need... if you wanna be a Record Breaker!
Wise words from the late Roy Castle – host of the BBC show “Record Breakers” – and something two young swimmers in Orkney have certainly lived up to given recent record-breaking performances!
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2 April 2024
Thirteen Orkney athletes awarded grants towards travel costs
Thirteen athletes in Orkney have been selected for funding to enable them to keep on track with their chosen sports.
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29 March 2024
Story of the endangered flapper skate comes to life in a new film
One of Orkney’s rarest animals – the flapper skate – is the focus of a new short film due for release this week. 31st March 2024.
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29 March 2024
Behind the scenes at the Parasport Festival
Here's a behind-the-scenes look back at Orkney's 2024 Parasport Festival, organised by our Sports and Leisure team.
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28 March 2024
Storytelling event at Kirbuster Museum
What better way to spend Easter weekend, than cosied up within the walls of Kirbuster Museum listening to a tale or two from local and visiting storytellers.
