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6 February 2025
Danny’s delight at national marine award shortlisting
A deep commitment to sustainable ocean management led to the Council’s Danny Morris being shortlisted for the Ocean and Coastal Futures Bob Earll Award 2025.
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5 February 2025
Councillors back new composite class policy
Councillors have agreed a policy on how composite classes are made up in primary schools where more than one age group needs to be put together.
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4 February 2025
Community call to help shape Smiddybrae’s 20th anniversary celebrations
The 20th anniversary of Smiddybrae House is fast approaching and staff are holding an event to gather ideas from the community as to how best to mark the occasion.
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3 February 2025
Symbols of Mortality - Exploring Orkney’s Funerary Art and Architecture
Orkney Museum, 8 February – 1 March
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3 February 2025
Cruise shuttle bus contract awarded
Orkney Transport has been awarded the contract to continue running the cruise shuttle bus service locally.
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3 February 2025
Sheltered housing tenants praise a “dedicated” OIC staff team, say Inspectors
Tenants using the Council’s sheltered housing service at Lambaness and Rae’s Close have praised a “dedicated” staff team who support them, according to the Care Inspectorate.
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31 January 2025
‘Ultimate goal’ of senior Scottish rugby cap edges closer for Orkney’s Cailynn!
The ‘ultimate goal’ of a senior rugby cap for Scotland is within ‘touchline’ distance for Cailynn Williamson who has secured a place in the nation’s U18 Caledonia squad.
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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…
