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24 October 2024
Additional passenger ferry sailings
An additional passenger service will operate between Sanday, Stronsay, Eday and Kirkwall whilst the MV Earl Sigurd is away to have a new crane fitted.
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24 October 2024
'Family marketplace' helps showcase latest support for local families
A lot has been going on for families – and services who support them – over the last few years.
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24 October 2024
Sports Awards Nominations Open
Nominations for the Orkney Sports Awards 2024 will open shortly, giving people living in Orkney the opportunity to shine a light on outstanding individuals or teams who have demonstrated remarkable…
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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.
