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A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works, events or cruise - for week starting Monday 18 September.

Bus passengers are being reminded some services change from Monday 25 September to coincide with winter ferry timetables. 

Orkney's Islands Council's Deputy Leader, Heather Woodbridge, has been appointed Chair of KIMO UK

Planned strikes by schools’ support staff will have a significant effect on Orkney’s schools and early learning facilities over three days next week if they go ahead.

The majority of schools and nurseries will be closed across Tuesday 26 September, Wednesday 27 September and Thursday 28 September if the situation remains as it is. 

The KGS Anti Racism Group has taken another step in its campaign to tackle the scourge of racism, presenting their school library with anti racism resources for all ages.

Orkney is leading the way in Scotland on raising awareness of domestic abuse in older people thanks to a local campaign being delivered by Women’s Aid Orkney with support from Orkney Health and Care (OHAC).

Reminder forms have been sent to local households this week for folk who are yet to update or verify their details on the electoral register.

A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works, events or cruise - for week starting Monday 18 September.

Saturday 23 September sees unique events take place at two of the Council's Museums.

Our waste team shares some of the top questions folk asked them about recycling, at this year's Dounby Show.