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8 April 2022
From the Mart to an MBE – John receives medal after two-year wait
A very special investiture ceremony was held in St Magnus Cathedral on Tuesday when John Copland was officially made an MBE more than two years after he was named in the Queen’s New Year Honours List.
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7 April 2022
Ukraine Refugee Resettlement Schemes – Behind the Headlines
We have watched in disbelief as the Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to the loss of many innocent lives and millions of residents fleeing their homes and seeking safety elsewhere. Many wish to do…
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6 April 2022
“Smooth operator” – plain sailing for ETV training exercise
A training exercise involving the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) emergency towing vessel and a local ferry in Scapa Flow has been hailed a success.
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6 April 2022
Orkney Matters – Pier Art Exhibition
From this Saturday (9 April), the walls of the five-star Pier Arts Centre will be adorned with an array of artwork created in response to the Council’s community-wide consultation, Orkney Matters –…
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5 April 2022
Community park at Papdale takes shape
We have some exciting imagery to share with you!
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4 April 2022
Former OIC worker living in Ukraine now safely back in the UK
A former Council employee who has made Ukraine his home – is now safely back in the UK.
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4 April 2022
Orkney and Vestland twinning agreement reaffirmed
Links between Orkney and Norway were further sealed last week with the reaffirmation of the friendship agreement between the county and Vestland.
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4 April 2022
“It’s fun, something to do and it’s free!”
Those are the words of some of the many young people who enjoy an array of free Friday afternoon activities in Kirkwall and Stromness.
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3 April 2022
Over 30 years’ making a difference to the lives of young people
After more than 30 years making a difference to the lives of young people throughout Orkney, the Council’s Maureen Herdman has decided to pass the baton on to someone else.
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1 April 2022
Firth School bids a fond farewell to Eileen
Eileen Fraser is hanging up her apron as a school cook having served up tasty food to primary children in Firth for the past 31 years.
