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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
“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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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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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 :
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2 May 2024
Help fill a gap at St Andrews School
“Ten out of ten” is what P3’s Kian says about the lunches at St Andrews Primary School!
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2 May 2024
Waste and Recycling update for 6 May public holiday
Orkney Islands Council is advising of waste and recycling arrangements for the upcoming public holiday on Monday 6 May 2024:
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2 May 2024
Input invited on draft vision for Orkney’s just transition to net zero
The Orkney Partnership, the county’s community planning partnership, has released a draft vision for Orkney’s just transition to net zero and is inviting feedback from the Orkney community. The…
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1 May 2024
“Hot Fire” staff training ensures lifeline air service to the isles
Everyone involved in the Council’s airfields operation to the Outer North Isles has a vital role to play in ensuring a safe and reliable service for the island communities.
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30 April 2024
Graeme is taking MS in his stride as he attempts ‘50k in May’ fundraiser
“I will do as much as I can, for as long as I can” - the positive attitude held by the Council’s Graeme Mainland who is learning to live and work with a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis.
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30 April 2024
Blackening public toilet reminder
Orkney’s blackening season is in full swing once again.
