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Making their move! ‘Pieces of Orkney’ Young Enterprise Company of the Year heading to Hampden final
Let’s hope it’s “checkmate” for our local Young Enterprise Company of the Year - Stromness Academy’s Pieces of Orkney – in the national finals at Hampden Park in Glasgow next week.
23 May 2024
Roads update for week starting Monday 27 May 2024
A summing up of road closures and delays due to works, community events, or cruise - for the week starting Monday 27 May 2024.
23 May 2024
“Pivotal role” in growing Orkney Judo Club sees Reanne Wylie named Coach of the Year
Orkney Judo Club played host to a very special event at the weekend (18/19 May) when Reanne Wylie was presented with an award to mark being named JudoScotland’s Coach of the Year 2023.
23 May 2024
Norway visit 'special and memorable' says Council Convener
The ties of friendship and shared history between Orkney and Norway were strengthened further this week as representatives from the Council and the Orkney Norway Friendship Association joined celebrations in Bergen of 750 years since the first Norwegian laws were published, on 21 May – as special guests of the Mayor of Vestland.
23 May 2024
Council to host event for anyone interested in running new nursery
Work is progressing well on the new nursery at UHI Orkney in Kirkwall and the Council is keen to hear from anyone interested in running the service.
23 May 2024