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OLECG – take some time to prepare for storm impacts
Orkney's Local Emergency Coordination Group has met this morning to discuss the aftermath of the recent snowfall - and the bad weather coming in again on Sunday night.
20 January 2024
OLECG says ‘think twice’ on travel
Orkney's Local Emergency Coordination Group has thanked the public for heeding travel warnings in Orkney last night - but advised drivers that they should 'think twice' about road journeys over the coming days.
19 January 2024
Roads works update for week starting 22 January 2024
A summing up of road works and other delays or closures underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 22 January 2024.
19 January 2024
Polytunnel vandalism leaves Hup pupils exposed to harm – and delays healthy eating project
The Hope Community School is seeking help to eliminate out-of-hours destructive behaviour in its grounds, after shards of broken glass were left in the playground and the school's polytunnel vandalised recently.
19 January 2024
Council Convener Pays Tribute to Former Councillor
Orkney Islands Council Convener Graham Bevan has paid tribute to former Stromness Councillor John Flett Brown, who passed away last week.
18 January 2024