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2 July 2024
Appeal for information following St Magnus Lane toilets vandalism
Kirkwall Police are appealing for information after the toilets within St Magnus Lane were vandalised over the weekend.
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2 July 2024
Ready, Steady Cook! From Coreen to Corinne – KGS welcomes new kitchen cook supervisor
The special “blue boss” apron was handed over to Kirkwall Grammar School’s new cook supervisor Corinne MacGregor this week from a retiring Coreen Daley.
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2 July 2024
South Isles to benefit from additional passenger ferry sailings from Stromness
The South Isles are to benefit from an additional passenger ferry service over the summer months from Stromness to meet increased demand.
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1 July 2024
Free car seat safety clinic coming to Orkney
A free car seat safety clinic is coming to Orkney in July, aimed at helping protect your precious peedie cargo while out and about in a vehicle.
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1 July 2024
Hatston slipway with WW2 links to undergo repair works
Repairs are due to be carried out to the Hatston slipway in Kirkwall to ensure its long-term future and continued use by folk in the county.
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1 July 2024
Well known face returns to Papay Headteacher role
Tim Ross is returning to Papay School as Headteacher from the start of next term.
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28 June 2024
Surface dressing programme gets underway in Orkney
Orkney Islands Council is reminding drivers and public bus passengers to check if the annual surface dressing road works and associated road closures will affect their travel plans, as the programme…
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28 June 2024
Roads update for week starting 1 July 2024
A summing up of closures and delays due to roadworks, events or cruise visits – for the week starting Monday 1 July 2024.
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27 June 2024
Shared passion for community the star of Council VIP Awards
Camaraderie and a shared passion for community were front and centre on Friday at the finals of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards, where the 2023-24 winners were announced.
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27 June 2024
CLLD scheme open to community groups in Orkney
Orkney Islands Council is seeking applications to its Community Led Local Development (CLLD) grant scheme.
