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23 April 2024
Professor Mary Beard to Open Ness of Brodgar Exhibition
This summer’s flagship Ness of Brodgar exhibition at the Orkney Museum will be officially opened by Professor Mary Beard next month.
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22 April 2024
Ewan’s all smiles as he completes the London marathon
There was smiles all round for the Council’s Ewan Kennedy at both the starting and finishing lines of Sunday’s London marathon!
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22 April 2024
Farm and croft diversification - growing your opportunities
Are you looking to grow and diversify your farm or croft business in Orkney?
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22 April 2024
KGS Anti-Racism Group reach out to local businesses for support
A group of students from Kirkwall Grammar School are appealing to local businesses for support in the latest chapter of their antiracism campaign.
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19 April 2024
Head Teacher sought for Orkney’s “Queen o’ the Isles”
Orkney’s “Queen o’ the Isles” – Westray – is a very special community and the Council is seeking an equally special person to lead the island’s school.
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19 April 2024
“London Calling” as the Council’s Ewan Kennedy gears up for iconic marathon
“London’s Calling” for the Council’s Ewan Kennedy – as our digital whizz leading on engagement around landline phone changes - will be taking to the streets of the city to participate in Sunday’s…
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19 April 2024
Roads update for week starting 22 April 2024
An update of road closures and delays due to roadworks, events and cruise in the county:
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19 April 2024
Local Development Plan Process Kicks off in Stromness
An event is being held in Stromness next week which will kickstart the Orkney Local Development Plan review process.
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18 April 2024
Point of Ness campsite reopens
Following improvement works, the Point of Ness campsite in Stromness has now reopened for the season.
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18 April 2024
Easter Community Learning programme launched
Do you know how to navigate your way through a map, identify an array of local birds and wildflowers, or how about learning to restore and upholster a piece of furniture?
