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Sheena Graham-George showcases a celebration of life and creativity at The Orkney Museum
‘All Kinds of Everything Reminds Me of You’ is a collection of recent works by Sheena Graham-George, spanning mediums and celebrating life and creativity.
25 March 2025
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Orkney Ferries leading the way with satellite WiFi trial
Views are being sought on the ongoing trial of ultra-fast internet access on three Orkney Ferries vessels.
25 March 2025
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Exciting business opportunity as new Kirkwall nursery nears completion
Orkney Islands Council is offering an exciting business opportunity for those interested in running a new nursery service.
24 March 2025
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UK Government funding secured to further support Orkney projects
Orkney Islands Council has been allocated a further year of funding through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
24 March 2025
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Cathedral secrets revealed in new programme of tours
This summer, a new series of tours will be launched in St Magnus Cathedral.
24 March 2025
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Play area improvement works completed at three further sites
A further three play areas around Orkney have seen improvement works carried out – breathing new life into the parks at Eday Community School, the Marwicks in Stromness and Brandyquoy in Kirkwall.
24 March 2025
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UK Government funding secured to further support Orkney projects
Orkney Islands Council has been allocated a further year of funding through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
24 March 2025
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Sporting Memories clubs to get off the starting block in Orkney
Two Sporting Memories clubs are on track to be up and running in Kirkwall and Stromness soon.
21 March 2025
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Roads update for week starting Monday 24 March
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 24 March 2025.
21 March 2025
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Icing on the cake for the West Mainland Day Centre as they scoop The Great Orkney Bake Off 2025 title
Baking a Victoria Sponge was a piece of cake for some of our supported care service users as they took part in The Great Orkney Bake Off recently.
21 March 2025