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19 January 2024
OLECG says ‘think twice’ on travel
Orkney's Local Emergency Coordination Group has thanked the public for heeding travel warnings in Orkney last night - but advised drivers that they should 'think twice' about road journeys over the…
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19 January 2024
Polytunnel vandalism leaves Hup pupils exposed to harm – and delays healthy eating project
The Hope Community School is seeking help to eliminate out-of-hours destructive behaviour in its grounds, after shards of broken glass were left in the playground and the school's polytunnel…
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18 January 2024
Council Convener Pays Tribute to Former Councillor
Orkney Islands Council Convener Graham Bevan has paid tribute to former Stromness Councillor John Flett Brown, who passed away last week.
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18 January 2024
OLECG 'Stay off the roads'
With almost all roads in Orkney impassable tonight due to drifting snow, the Orkney Local Emergency Coordination Group have issued a plea to drivers to stay off the roads – and for those who are not…
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15 January 2024
OIC Leader to Retire
Orkney Islands Council’s Political Leader James Stockan has today (15 January 2024) announced that he intends to retire from his role as leader – and as an elected member. Councillor Stockan’s last…
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9 January 2024
Top baby names of 2023 revealed
It's time to take a look back at the new peedie residents who joined us in 2023!
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9 January 2024
£100k research project to explore agricultural policy impacts on island communities
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) has been awarded a £100k research grant to gather the views of island communities in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides on the forthcoming agricultural and land…
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5 January 2024
Last chance to help name Council gritters!
The link for folks to submit name suggestions for the Council's eight mainland gritters closes this Sunday at midnight.
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20 December 2023
Council seeks public views on budget challenges
Orkney Islands Council has today (20 December) launched its annual online survey seeking input from the community on where they want Council spending prioritised. Like other local authorities across…
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19 December 2023
'All clear’ for Stronsay drinking water
Scottish Water is advising residents in Stronsay that they can return to using their tap water as normal. A ‘boil notice’ was issued to just under 200 island homes and businesses after two routine…
