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31 January 2025
Isles authorities award visitor levy scheme feasibility contract
Following a successful competitive tendering process, Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have appointed a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a…
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29 January 2025
Roads update for week starting Monday 3 February 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 3 February 2025.
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29 January 2025
Moodie Treasures belonging to distinguished naval Commodore return to Orkney
Centuries-old exquisitely crafted weapons owned by Captain James Moodie – known locally for his dramatic murder in Broad Street, Kirkwall - have been gifted to the people of Orkney by his modern-day…
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28 January 2025
Ferry funding flexibility welcomed by OIC
Orkney Islands Council has today (28 January) welcomed the news that the Scottish Government plans to offer additional flexibility to Orkney Islands Council in the way it receives its ferry funding.
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28 January 2025
Inspectors commend pace of change and “significant” improvements across Orkney Adult Support and Protection
Press Release on behalf of the Orkney Partnership. The Partnership services inspected are provided by NHS Orkney, Orkney Islands Council, Police Scotland and Third Sector agencies.
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28 January 2025
Give your views on trees and woodlands strategy
A consultation has been launched this week on a tree and woodland strategy for Orkney.
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27 January 2025
Let’s Talk Money - How to get your finances back on track after Christmas
For many, Christmas is the most expensive time of year, and it can be challenging to get your money back on track.
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27 January 2025
Drop in to find out more about analogue switch off
A roadshow offering support and information for people on the ‘switch-off' of analogue phone lines is coming to Orkney this week.
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24 January 2025
Shapinsay named a UNICEF Silver “Rights Respecting School”
Shapinsay Community School has achieved a Silver accreditation as a UNICEF “Rights Respecting School”.
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24 January 2025
Young people to tackle wider community loneliness with cafe get together events
Following on from the successful Young Scot Youth Loneliness Bubble Tea project last year, young folk in the West Mainland are planning a couple of wider community get togethers for anyone looking…
