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Police conclude inquiry
Police in Kirkwall have concluded their inquiries into an incident which occurred at Papdale Halls of Residence through the night of Wednesday 26 and into Thursday 27 January, 2022.
31 January 2022
Stromness flagstone roadworks update
An update on flagstone repairs in Stromness (being carried out by BDS Surfacing Ltd on behalf of the Council).
31 January 2022
Papdale Halls of Residence – update
Police inquiries are ongoing into an incident at the Papdale Halls of Residence on Wednesday 26 January.
Five young people were taken to hospital – two required hospitalisation overnight. Both have now been discharged.
28 January 2022
OIC statement - Papdale Halls of Residence
A concerning situation has arisen at the Papdale Halls of Residence which is now the subject of a Police investigation.
28 January 2022
Local GP appointed as new Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Orkney
The Lord-Lieutenant of Orkney, Elaine Grieve, has - following Her Majesty the Queen’s approval - appointed Deputy Lieutenant Sarah Scarth, to the role of Vice Lord-Lieutenant.
26 January 2022
