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15 August 2022
Council Cancer Challenge raises over £16k – three times their target!
Staff at the Council are delighted that their Cancer Challenge has raised over £16,000 for Cancer Research UK.
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15 August 2022
Business and community reps sought
Orkney Islands Council is looking for three new members from the business, community and third sectors to act as representatives on its sub-committee known as the Orkney College Management Council.
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3 August 2022
‘On-demand’ bus services consultation draws to a close on Sunday 7 August
A reminder for anyone interested in community transport that the Council’s consultation on flexible, ‘on-demand’ bus services closes on 7 August.
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3 August 2022
Smiles all round as Inclusive Events hailed a great success by parents
A number of parents have spoken of the delight felt by their children who took part in the Inclusive Cycling and Activities Event at Orkney’s Picky Centre at the weekend.
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3 August 2022
Meet Pantosaurus at the County Show!
Calling all youngsters - do you want to meet a big, friendly dinosaur at the County Show?
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1 August 2022
Westray welcomes Fattie Cuttie and Fitty Fitty Bang Bang!
You could be forgiven for thinking you have landed in an Asian country if out and about on Westray these days -thanks to the long-awaited arrival of a couple of brand new bespoke tri-shaws – Fattie…
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28 July 2022
St Magnus Cathedral played host to a very special visitor today
The Cathedral welcomed the 100,000th person since the new vestibule was opened on 1 April earlier this year.
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27 July 2022
Athlete Ross Sinclair to gain some weighty experience at Commonwealth Games!
Orkney continues to punch above its weight when it comes to Team Scotland and the Commonwealth Games.
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27 July 2022
Team Scotland Commonwealth “dream come true” for Orkney’s Sarah
Competing for Team Scotland at this year’s Commonwealth Games for the first time is a dream come true for Orkney athlete Sarah MacPhail.
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27 July 2022
Get me to the church and Commonwealth Games on time!
Orkney athlete Taylah Spence will be sprinting to ensure she gets to the church on time for her big day on Saturday – then just 48 hours later is setting off to compete for Team Scotland at the…