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14 April 2023
Landlord appeal secures homes for new staff
Nel Govender is “delighted” to be moving to Orkney and starting work in a key role with Orkney Health and Care following an appeal for help to source suitable accommodation.
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11 April 2023
Landmark arrangement empowers Orkney communities to manage seabed
Orkney Island Council and Crown Estate Scotland have today (11 April) unveiled further details of a ground-breaking project aimed at giving Orkney islanders greater say in decisions about the use of…
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11 April 2023
Ex-Council vehicles and plant for sale
A number of ex-Council vehicles and plant are offered for sale this month.
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11 April 2023
Official opening of Papdale East Community Park
Council Convener Graham Bevan will cut the ribbon to officially open the Papdale East Community Park in Kirkwall on Friday 21 April.
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11 April 2023
Come fly with the team at Eday Airport!
An open day is being held at Eday London Airport on Wednesday 19 April for island residents to get a behind-the-scenes insight into the role of an airfield attendant.
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7 April 2023
Calling all Kinship Carers!
Kinship carers in Orkney are being invited to get together for a “cuppa and chat” at the Storehouse Restaurant, Kirkwall, on Tuesday 18 April from 1-3pm.
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7 April 2023
Travelling Gallery visits Orkney Islands 25th – 28th April 2023
Travelling Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in a bus, will arrive in Orkney this April, with the exhibition To avoid falling apart by Emmie McLuskey and Janice Parker. This two-person art…
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6 April 2023
Cost of living payment reminder
A further 175 Council cost of living £200 payments are arriving in folk’s bank accounts this week.
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6 April 2023
Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2023
The search is on for Scotland's most inspiring young people for the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2023.
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6 April 2023
Community effort sees defibrillator “parked” at the Bignold!
A potentially life-saving defibrillator has been installed within the Bignold Park in Kirkwall thanks to the efforts of a number of local football clubs and Scottish Sea Farms.
