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13 May 2024
All female team takes over at the helm of UHI Orkney
For the first time in the history of UHI Orkney, there’s an all-female leadership team at the helm.
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13 May 2024
Dog owners advised to buy own poop bags
Orkney Islands Council is advising the public and community groups that it is no longer stocking or distributing free dog poop bags.
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13 May 2024
Let’s Talk Money: Spotlight on…THAW Orkney
With the current cost of living crisis continuing to impact individuals and families on a widespread scale, Orkney Islands Council is reminding people there is help and support available to them.
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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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10 May 2024
Retro gaming technique sees Joshua clinch national computing competition
“Outstanding problem-solving skills” helped an S3 student from Kirkwall Grammar School win a national competition aimed at raising the profile of Computing Science in schools.
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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…
