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5 October 2023
Councillor Stevenson Appointed to Vital NHS Orkney Role
Councillor Jean Stevenson has been elected by her fellow Councillors to represent Orkney Islands Council as a non-executive director on the board of NHS Orkney.
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27 September 2023
Flood barriers to be deployed at the Hope
Flood barriers to be deployed at St Margarets Hope
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26 September 2023
Eynhallow crew in fisherman rescue
The Chair of the board of Orkney Ferries, Councillor Mellissa Thomson, has praised the crew of the Orkney Ferries vessel MV Eynhallow for their quick actions in rescuing a fisherman in distress in…
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25 September 2023
Best Kept War Memorial a credit to all involved
Congratulations to Kirkwall and St Ola Community Council and the Royal British Legion Kirkwall branch for their success at the 2023 Legion Scotland ‘Best Kept War Memorial’ competition recently.
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22 September 2023
OIC Deputy Leader Appointed Chair of KIMO UK meeting
Orkney's Islands Council's Deputy Leader, Heather Woodbridge, has been appointed Chair of KIMO UK The baton was passed on by Highland Council's Councillor Trish Robertson as Highland Council hosted…
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18 September 2023
KGS pupils launch anti racism resources for all
The KGS Anti Racism Group has taken another step in its campaign to tackle the scourge of racism, presenting their school library with anti racism resources for all ages.
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15 September 2023
Domestic abuse campaign for older people says “The Time is Now, It’s Not Too Late”
Orkney is leading the way in Scotland on raising awareness of domestic abuse in older people thanks to a local campaign being delivered by Women’s Aid Orkney with support from Orkney Health and Care…
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13 September 2023
Carers survey at Crossroads and Age Scotland
Anyone looking after friends, neighbours or relatives and providing them with vital support and care in their day to day life is invited to take part in the ongoing Carers Survey being run by Orkney…
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11 September 2023
£15m Funding Award for Electric Vessels in Orkney
Orkney is set to benefit from a £15m funding award which will see two electric vessels running routes in the county over a three-year trial period.
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11 September 2023
Results declared for Community Council election
The results for the election to South Ronaldsay and Burray Community Council have been declared.
