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21 June 2023
OIC facilities fall foul of anti-social behaviour
A spate of alleged anti-social behaviour involving young people at OIC facilities has been reported to Kirkwall Police.
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21 June 2023
Take a leaf out of the “Lend and Mend” book – with Orkney Library and Archive!
With many looking to repair, reuse and upcycle everyday items to benefit the environment and their bank balance, there’s a fantastic new opportunity to do just that through the Orkney Library and…
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21 June 2023
Elected members keeping options open on harbours infrastructure
A number of options continue to be explored to ensure that Orkney's economy can receive the best possible benefits from offshore wind activity in the area.
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20 June 2023
Orkney on “alert” for water scarcity
Orkney has enjoyed a beautiful spell of summer weather – but a prolonged dry period comes hand in hand with its own issues.
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20 June 2023
Waits may be longer on Monday 26 June at OIC Customer Services
Customers are advised that due to unavoidable staff shortage there may be longer queues at our Customer Services reception at School Place, Kirkwall this Monday 26 June and a longer wait on the…
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19 June 2023
Scottish Government must get back to the table on ferry funding - as Orkney Ferries staff praised
The Chair of Orkney Ferries has praised the company's staff and crew for their practical response to ferry challenges this weekend - and issued a plea for the Scottish Government to 'get back to the…
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17 June 2023
Council Convener Pays Tribute as Leader Awarded MBE for Services to Local Government
Orkney Islands Council's Convener Graham Bevan has paid tribute to the Council's Leader, James Stockan, who has been awarded an MBE in the Birthday Honours list.
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16 June 2023
Road and bus changes for community events
Here's a heads up of temporary road closures, speed and parking restrictions coming up soon, associated with events in the community, and impacts on public buses.
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15 June 2023
Stronsay Power Supplies – OLECG Update
The multi-agency Orkney Local Emergency Co-ordinating Group (OLECG) met this morning to discuss the ongoing power outage in StronsayThe power has been out on the island since around 7.00pm yesterday…
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15 June 2023
Progress flag to fly at OIC this weekend to mark Pride month
The Progress flag will fly from Kirkwall Town Hall from this Friday night (16 June) throughout the weekend, in support of diversity and equality in the community.
