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Orkney Islands Council and NHS Orkney Submit Public Service Reform Proposals to Government
Orkney’s Elected Members, NHS Orkney Board Members and Integration Joint Board all give green light to exploring closer working between organisations
12 December 2025
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Roads update for week starting 15/12/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 15/12/2025.
12 December 2025
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UHI Orkney secures funding for new state of the art laboratory
Plans have been approved by Orkney Islands Council for the Archaeology Institute at UHI Orkney to establish a new environmental archaeology laboratory.
The Council’s Policy and Resources committee approved a plan for the redevelopment of existing UHI Orkney assets into a state-of-the-art facility known as the Archaeology and the Environment Science (AEonS) facility – one of only two in the UK.
12 December 2025
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Bus Festive Season Services 2025–2026
The following arrangements will apply for bus services over the Festive Period.
10 December 2025
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Kirkwall Travel Centre Christmas Opening Hours
Thursday 25 December – Closed, Friday 26 December - Closed, Sunday 28 December - Closed, Thursday 1 January - Closed, Friday 2 January - Closed, Sunday 4 January – Closed
10 December 2025
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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, infrastructure, and community spirit.
10 December 2025
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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.
9 December 2025
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2025 Orkney Carer's Conference recording now available online
November saw the 2025 Orkney Carers' Conference take place, focusing on the local support available to unpaid carers in our community. A full recording of the event, along with the presentations, is now available to watch online.
8 December 2025
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Festive Period Domestic and Commercial Refuse Collections - Mainland and Linked South Isles
Domestic and commercial refuse collection days over the Christmas and New Year period are listed below.
Regular waste collections will resume on Monday 5 January 2026.
8 December 2025
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Festive Period Domestic and Commercial Refuse Collections – Islands
Domestic and commercial collection days over Christmas and New Year are listed below. Regular collections will resume on Monday 5 January 2026.
8 December 2025
