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Sunday (28 April) is International Workers' Memorial Day and this year’s theme is #IWMD24/The Climate Crisis and Workers’ Health. 

A second swathe of staff nominated by colleagues and customers and shortlisted by a panel for their outstanding service to the community will progress to the finals of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards.

A reminder of diversions and changes to bus services to Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar and Standing STones of Stenness due to bridge repairs on Brodgar Road starting Wednesday 24 April.

"Highly effective practice” within the Orkney Community Learning and Development Partnership has been found by HM Inspectors during a recent progress visit. 

This summer’s flagship Ness of Brodgar exhibition at the Orkney Museum will be officially opened by Professor Mary Beard next month

Are you looking to grow and diversify your farm or croft business in Orkney? 

A group of students from Kirkwall Grammar School are appealing to local businesses for support in the latest chapter of their antiracism campaign. 

There was smiles all round for the Council’s Ewan Kennedy at both the starting and finishing lines of Sunday’s London marathon! 

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. 

“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 marathon.