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Eynhallow update
The Orkney Ferries fleet – supported by charters – are working together to ensure a service continues to all islands following the Eynhallow’s engine troubles.
The vessel, which serves Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre, suffered a seized engine on Monday this week and is undergoing repairs locally. The Eynhallow will resume service as soon as possible and updates will be provided.
14 December 2022
Papdale team get in the spirit on Christmas lunch day!
The school kitchen team are Papdale are certainly in the festive spirit as they dished up a delicious Christmas lunch to the bairns and staff yesterday!
Well done team Papdale – sure to have brought a smile to the faces of many!
14 December 2022
Waste teams out despite the conditions
Our waste and recycling teams are out and about today trying to reach as many properties as possible despite the tricky conditions.
Please bear with them though as the roads are challenging in some areas and it simply may not be safe for them to try and manoeuvre – the last thing we want is for them to get stuck.
14 December 2022
Christmas Closure – St Magnus Cafe
We are on the Christmas countdown now and wanted to give you the heads up of the closure period at the St Magnus Care in Kirkwall.
The facility will close at 15.00 on Friday 23 December, reopening at 09.30 on Wednesday 4 January 2023.
Staff would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
13 December 2022
Co-op recalls Co-op Anchovies in olive oil because it contains histamine
The Council's Trading Standards team is highlighting a food recall in relation to tinned anchovies:
13 December 2022