Latest News
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Local Council Election Candidates Named
Thirty eight candidates have put themselves forward for election in Orkney for the local Council elections in May.
29 March 2017
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Toilets to reopen
The St Magnus Lane public toilets in Kirkwall will open again later this week.
29 March 2017
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Work to start on The Storehouse, Kirkwall
Work to renew an historic property in the centre of Kirkwall starts soon, with the helping hand of a heritage scheme supported by Orkney Islands Council.
28 March 2017
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Orkney tops Scotland in food safety survey
Orkney has the highest food safety standards in Scotland according to a recent survey by consumer group Which?.
27 March 2017
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One week until close of nominations
Prospective candidates in the forthcoming local council elections have until Wednesday to officially put their name on the ballot paper - and are being urged not to leave it until the last minute.
23 March 2017
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Beware Bogus Council Tax Rebates
The Council’s Trading Standards Service is advising the public of bogus calls being received by local households, claiming residents are due a rebate of their Council Tax.
23 March 2017
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Hope Pupils lend a hand
Pupils at the Hope School have been lending a hand to the local MacMillan charity.
21 March 2017
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Families from Syria welcomed to Orkney
Two families from war-torn Syria are starting to build a new life in Orkney.
20 March 2017
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Report highlights Weeping Window benefit for Orkney
Around 9,000 people visited Kirkwall last year specifically to see the Weeping Window display at St Magnus Cathedral, according to a recent report.
17 March 2017
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Stromness Academy pupils getting Ready to Vote
Pupils at Stromness Academy are gearing up for the forthcoming local council elections by taking part in a series of activities as part of the national ‘Ready to Vote’ campaign.
16 March 2017
