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“All the fun of the Fair” will be hosted at Aurrida House next month (June) when staff open the doors and gardens to the public for a special “Summer Fair”. 

Far from the “Road to Nowhere”, the Council’s Matthew Wylie has gone from being a summer student within the roads department to a team manager – and he would encourage others to consider a career in the service. 

For 30 years, Coreen Daley has donned her “peeny” and helped keep the pupils and staff at Kirkwall Grammar School well fed. 

The Friends of Happy Valley are advising the site will be closed this Tuesday and Wednesday for works.

With more leisure, visitor, farm and construction traffic on the roads this time of year, the Road Safety Forum is reminding motorists to allow more time for their journeys.

A summing up of road closures and delays due to works, community events, or cruise - for the week starting Monday 20 May 2024.

Bringing a wealth of worldwide coach development knowledge and expertise to coaching in Orkney is Hall of Fame Sports Award winner and Island Games Ambassador, Linda Low. 

“Hit Me With Your Best Shot!” is the ask from Orkney Harbours with the return of their Doon the Coast photography competition in 2024. 

Council Leader Heather Woodbridge has described the fourth Islands Forum meeting as “incredibly valuable” in terms of engaging with the UK Government and other island leaders.