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27 July 2022
Orkney’s Countdown to Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
With a population of only around 22,000 Orkney may be small in size, but the islands seem to be punching above their weight when it comes to producing top athletes.
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27 July 2022
Library to pilot ‘Near Me’ online health appointment help
The Council’s Library team is helping pilot an initiative aimed at helping more people tap into ‘Near Me’ for their online health-related appointments, through their local library.
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25 July 2022
Golden Mariana crew in yacht rescue off Pierowall
Crew members on board the Golden Mariana have been commended for their swift response to a yacht in difficulty off Pierowall on Saturday morning.
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21 July 2022
Protect your precious cargo - get your child's car seat checked for free
Orkney Islands Council is once again supporting a special drop-in clinic where you can have an expert check your child’s car seat for free.
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21 July 2022
Council Cancer Challenge raises more than £11k at half-way point
The Council Cancer Challenge has raised over £11,000 for Cancer Research UK at the half-way point – more than double the original target - and donations continue to pour in.
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21 July 2022
Avian flu update - public urged not to visit 23 Scottish islands including Calf of Eday, Swona and Muckle Skerry
Advice issued today from NatureScot is for public landings to stop on 23 Scottish islands, including islands in Orkney, to help limit the spread of avian flu and give seabirds the best possible…
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19 July 2022
Westray RNLI Scarecrow Trail underway
OIC Kalisgarth Care Centre staff Isla Bain and Helen Bain have received another fantastic response to their Westray RNLI Scarecrow Trail.
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18 July 2022
St Rognvalds staff to host 'Peedie County Show'
Roll up, roll up….St Rognvald’s Peedie County Show is back this year!
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4 July 2022
"Its a gamble there's no coming back from" - emergency services stage dramatic rescue in road safety event
Crowds gathered outside the St Magnus Cathedral on Saturday witnessed the staged rescue of a casualty trapped in a car, as part of a road safety event aimed at getting people thinking about the…
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4 July 2022
Papdale Park Works Continue
Work on an improved community space in Papdale is continuing – with the first phase of the project due to be completed by the end of September.
