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24 October 2024
Feedback sought on Bridge Street and Albert Street traffic management
Sustrans is carrying out a community engagement exercise on behalf of Orkney Islands Council around the traffic management of part of Kirkwall’s main throughfare.
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23 October 2024
Bus timetables change for winter from Monday (28 October 2024)
Orkney’s bus timetables will see some changes from Monday 28 October 2024 as services return to a winter timetable. Routes affected by the changes are:
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22 October 2024
Kirkwall annual bonfire to be held on 2 November
The Rotary Club of Orkney and the Kirkwall & St. Ola Community Council would like to welcome everyone to attend the Annual Kirkwall Community Bonfire & Fireworks Display on Saturday 2nd November 2024…
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22 October 2024
Taking the heat out of greenhouse gas emissions!
Folk in Orkney are being asked to help shape a Council strategy that will support tackling greenhouse gas emissions from all buildings in the county.
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21 October 2024
Shining a Light on Care Experienced Week 2024
Saturday the 19th of October marks the start of Care Experienced week across Scotland, a week with a purpose to celebrate every child, young person and adult with experience of care and their…
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21 October 2024
Bird keepers urged to be vigilant as risk of wild bird flu virus continues
Bird keepers in Orkney are being asked to be vigilant as the bird flu virus continues to circulate among wild birds in the UK.
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18 October 2024
Roads update for week starting 21 October 2024
An update of road closures and delays due to road or utility works and community events - for the week starting 21 October 2024.
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17 October 2024
Orkney Youth Forum gets ball rolling on recruitment drive
The Orkney Youth Forum has embarked on a mission to tell more young people about their work - over a friendly, inclusive game of boccia and a bubble tea!
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17 October 2024
Toy Appeal launched to bring joy to Orkney bairns this Christmas
A Council employee is making it her mission to spread a little bit of Christmas joy for bairns in Orkney this festive season.
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17 October 2024
Payback with a purpose – a community approach to justice
“It was safe to say I was a lost cause before this. I think I have benefited so much from this. I’ve become a far better version of myself and have achieved things I never thought was possible.”
