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10 May 2024
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service National Public Consultation
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is holding a public pre-consultation exercise titled 'Shaping Our Future Service: Your Say'.This is the first stage in their engagement with communities,…
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9 May 2024
Roads update for week starting Monday 13 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 13 May 2024.
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9 May 2024
Tackling rugby head on – Orkney's Cailynn Williamson secures her first Scottish cap
Aged just seven, Orkney’s Cailynn Williamson was the only young girl at rugby training.
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8 May 2024
Hoarding and self-neglect the focus of new guidance in Orkney
A new guidance document around hoarding and self-neglect is being launched in Orkney on Monday (13 May) - the start of National Hoarding Awareness Week - in a bid to raise awareness of the…
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8 May 2024
Digital ferry vouchers reminder
If you have a National Entitlement Card and are looking forward to a trip away this summer, please make sure the digital ferry vouchers have been successfully added to your card before travel.
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7 May 2024
New tour of Cathedral gravestones brings Orkney’s past to life
Locals and visitors can delve into Orkney’s fascinating history and colourful characters of the past as revealed by the gravestones surrounding St Magnus Cathedral – through a new in-depth guided…
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7 May 2024
Future of sport in Orkney in good health as funding boost for coaches announced
Orkney’s communities will be on a more level playing field when it comes to the number of qualified sports coaches thanks to a funding package from the Council’s Crown Estate Community Led…
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6 May 2024
Orkney’s seagrass beds the focus of new Westray Heritage Centre exhibition
A deep-rooted partnership project between primary pupils at Westray Junior High School and the island’s Heritage Centre has led to the opening of a new exhibition focusing on seagrass beds.
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6 May 2024
“Solid as a rock” performance sees Hope win bronze at national bouldering competition!
Climbing onto the podium at a national bouldering competition to receive a bronze medal is a moment Orkney’s Hope Henderson will never forget.
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3 May 2024
Roads update for week starting Monday 6 May 2024
The following roads in Stromness will be closed between the hours of 13.00 to 17:00 on Sunday 5 May, for the Stromness RNLI parade :
