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4 June 2024
Stromness Academy honours student achievement during celebration
Stromness Academy held its annual ‘Celebration Evening’, recognising the efforts, achievement, and contributions to the life of the school of its students.
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3 June 2024
Gas canister safety reminder
The Council is reminding the public about the dangers to our waste team staff of incorrectly disposing of gas canisters.
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31 May 2024
Notice of Election - UK Parliamentary Election - For the Orkney & Shetland Constituency
Contact details for the Electoral Registration Officer are as follows:-
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30 May 2024
Eurovision fans strike the right note after “Finding Nemo” during chance meeting!
The Council’s Eurovision fans Karl and Andrew Kemp were successful in “Finding Nemo” - this year’s winning act from Switzerland - when they bumped into them in a restaurant ahead of the grand final.
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30 May 2024
Five weeks to go until the General Election
With just five weeks to go before the UK General Election, voters and potential candidates in Orkney and Shetland are reminded of key dates and significant changes to the voting process this year.…
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30 May 2024
Orkney Towns Board formed
The Full Council met this afternoon to formally approve the appointment of Stephen Hagan as Chair of the new Orkney Towns Board.
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30 May 2024
Roads update for week starting 3 June 2024
Roads in central Kirkwall are closed alternate Saturdays starting this Saturday 1 June through to 3 August (inclusive) and on 7 September between 6:30pm and 8:30pm for Kirkwall City Pipe Band…
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29 May 2024
Drive with care as road works season ramps up
Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for journeys and drive with care as Orkney Islands Council’s Roads team gears up for the summer road works season – including the annual surface dressing…
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29 May 2024
Third and final round of VIP Award finalists announced
A third lineup of staff shortlisted for their outstanding service to the community will progress to the 2023-24 finals of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards.
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29 May 2024
One year on - breaking down barriers at the Language Café
The volunteer-run Orkney-Ukraine Language Café celebrated its first-year milestone at the weekend – and those who have benefited from its existence say they are keen for the project to continue.
