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Cathedral to host King’s Award ceremony
The majestic St Magnus Cathedral will be closed to the public from 3pm-4.30pm on Saturday 22 March for a very royal occasion!
17 March 2025
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Postal Vote Re-applications - UK Parliamentary Elections
Electors in Orkney who have previously chosen to vote by post at UK Parliamentary Elections are being asked to reapply if they wish to continue to have a postal vote.
17 March 2025
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Families living with dementia urged to sign up to the Herbert Protocol
Dementia has robbed Orkney’s Sarah Kennedy of both her parents.
17 March 2025
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Bird keepers urged to be vigilant as another wild bird flu case confirmed in Orkney
Bird keepers in Orkney are being urged to be vigilant as another case of wild bird flu has been confirmed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) today, Friday.
14 March 2025
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Roads update for week starting 17 March 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 17 March 2025.
14 March 2025
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Visitor levy public engagement sessions get underway
A series of public engagement sessions looking more closely at the feasibility of a visitor levy on overnight stays in certain accommodation in Orkney are due to get underway this month (March).
14 March 2025
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Occasional Licence - Caroline Kent - Westray Community Hall - Ruby Wedding Dance - 31 May 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for an occasional licence from Caroline Kent for the Westray Community Hall.
14 March 2025
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Householders urged to head to Hatson with unwanted upholstery
The Council is advising householders to head to Hatston with their end of life unwanted upholstered furniture, starting from Friday 28 March 2025.
13 March 2025
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Council agrees enhanced package for foster carers to kick start recruitment drive
Orkney Islands Council has given its backing to a raft of new measures to better support foster carers to allow them to best meet the needs of children in their care.
13 March 2025
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Commitment to the community shines in latest round of VIP Awards
Dependability and commitment to the local community have shone through in the latest round of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards.
12 March 2025