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22 May 2024
'Serious and compassionate' strategy to support Carers
Building better support for those in our community who selflessly care for others is front and centre of Orkney’s new Carers Strategy.
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21 May 2024
“Summer Fair” fundraiser at Aurrida House
“All the fun of the Fair” will be hosted at Aurrida House next month (June) when staff open the doors and gardens to the public for a special “Summer Fair”.
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21 May 2024
The road to manager – Matthew Wylie shares his Council journey
Far from the “Road to Nowhere”, the Council’s Matthew Wylie has gone from being a summer student within the roads department to a team manager – and he would encourage others to consider a career in…
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20 May 2024
Coreen is hanging up her apron after 30 years – and around 4 million meals!
For 30 years, Coreen Daley has donned her “peeny” and helped keep the pupils and staff at Kirkwall Grammar School well fed.
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20 May 2024
Road Safety Forum says allow extra time on busy summer roads
Orkney’s Road Safety Forum is reminding drivers to allow extra time for journeys throughout the summer.
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20 May 2024
Pedestrian crossing safety reminder
Orkney’s Road Safety Forum would like to offer a few reminders about pedestrian crossings.
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20 May 2024
Happy Valley closed Tuesday and Thursday this week
The Friends of Happy Valley have asked us to help spread the word that the site will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday 21 May 2024) and Wednesday this week, to allow them to do track repairs and ditch…
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17 May 2024
Roads update for week starting Monday 20 May 2024
A look ahead at road closures and delays due to works, events and cruise to bear in mind from the week starting Monday 20 May 2024.
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16 May 2024
High point for coaching in Orkney as Linda Low takes up the development reins
Bringing a wealth of worldwide coach development knowledge and expertise to coaching in Orkney is Hall of Fame Sports Award winner and Island Games Ambassador, Linda Low.
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15 May 2024
Doon the Coast Photography Competition Returns for 2024
“Hit Me With Your Best Shot!” is the ask from Orkney Harbours with the return of their Doon the Coast photography competition in 2024.
