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10 December 2025
Orkney 2025 Island Games leaves economic impact and enduring legacy
A new report evaluating the impact of the 20th International Island Games has revealed that Orkney 2025 added £4 million to the island’s economy, and has left a powerful legacy for local sport,…
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9 December 2025
Nine play areas across Orkney have seen major improvements this year
Nine play areas across Orkney have seen major improvements this year, breathing a new lease of life into the sites.
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8 December 2025
2025 Orkney Carer's Conference recording now available online
November saw the 2025 Orkney Carers' Conference take place at the Pickaquoy Centre, focusing on the local support available to unpaid carers in our community. A full recording of the event, along…
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4 December 2025
Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney seek approval on Public Service Reform Proposals
Next week, Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney will bring forward joint proposals to explore how their services can work more closely together.
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2 December 2025
Young people celebrated at Duke of Edinburgh's Award Ceremony
Young people from Kirkwall Grammar School, Stromness Academy and Sanday were recognised for their achievements at this year's Duke of Edinburgh's Award Ceremony, held at St Magnus Cathedral on the…
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2 December 2025
Orkney Islands Council Launches Budget Survey
Orkney Islands Council is again seeking public views as it moves towards setting its budget in March next year.
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26 November 2025
2025 Christmas Tree Lighting Events
Christmas tree lighting events are taking place across Orkney from tonight through to early December.
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25 November 2025
Policy and Resources Committee - 25 November 2025 - Updates on private items.
At Policy and Resources Committee today, a number of items were heard in private due to the nature of the reports. We can provide the following updates from the meeting:
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20 November 2025
OIC brings year to a close with half century event
An event will take place in Kirkwall next month to mark 50 years since the official formation of Orkney Islands Council.
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20 November 2025
Early tendering process underway for Ferry Replacement Programme
The tendering process for securing a shipyard for the design and build of new ferries for Phase 1 of Orkney’s Ferry Replacement Programme is underway.
