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Free car seat safety clinic coming to Orkney
A free car seat safety clinic is coming to Orkney in July, aimed at helping protect your precious peedie cargo while out and about in a vehicle.
1 July 2024
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Hatston slipway with WW2 links to undergo repair works
Repairs are due to be carried out to the Hatston slipway in Kirkwall to ensure its long-term future and continued use by folk in the county.
1 July 2024
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Well known face returns to Papay Headteacher role
Tim Ross is returning to Papay School as Headteacher from the start of next term.
1 July 2024
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Surface dressing programme gets underway in Orkney
Orkney Islands Council is reminding drivers and public bus passengers to check if the annual surface dressing road works and associated road closures will affect their travel plans, as the programme gets underway from Monday (1 July).
28 June 2024
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Roads update for week starting 1 July 2024
A summing up of closures and delays due to roadworks, events or cruise visits – for the week starting Monday 1 July 2024.
28 June 2024
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Shared passion for community the star of Council VIP Awards
Camaraderie and a shared passion for community were front and centre on Friday at the finals of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards, where the 2023-24 winners were announced.
27 June 2024
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CLLD scheme open to community groups in Orkney
Orkney Islands Council is seeking applications to its Community Led Local Development (CLLD) grant scheme.
27 June 2024
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Aurrida’s Summer Fair hailed a huge success
Roll up, roll up....and that’s exactly what folk did in their hundreds – to support the Aurrida House “Summer Fair” on Sunday.
26 June 2024
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Armed Forces Day marked in Orkney
People have the chance to show their appreciation and support for Orkney’s links with the military when this year’s Armed Forces Day is marked on Saturday, June 29.
26 June 2024
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Views sought on play and hang out areas
Views are being sought on the play areas and hang out spaces available in Orkney for children and young people.
26 June 2024