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New Website Launched Capturing the Oral History of the North Isles
Around 90 people from North Isles were interviewed as part of ‘Gaan Nort’ project
A new website has been launched capturing an oral history of Orkney’s North Isles.
23 October 2023
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Tributes paid to former Councillor, Cyril Annal
Orkney Islands Council is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Councillor, Cyril Annal.
20 October 2023
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Road works update for week starting Monday 23 October 2023
A summary of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 23 October 2023.
20 October 2023
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Keep your heid and go before you guise this Halloween
Revellers are being reminded to 'go before you guise' this Halloween, as public toilets close to prevent damage due to high spirits.
20 October 2023
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Can you do 'an hour of power' to prepare for winter?
Orkney’s local emergency coordination group, OLECG, is urging residents to do an ‘hour of power’ for winter preparations when clocks go back.
20 October 2023
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Hoy Refuse Collection Cancellation
Unfortunately, due to the weather, there will be no refuse collection on Hoy tomorrow.
18 October 2023
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X10 Bus to Hatston Ferry
Please be aware that the X10 public service bus will depart at the earlier time of 6:45pm from the Kirkwall Hotel
18 October 2023
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Get More for Your Money
The Learning Link are running a free 'Get More for Your Money' programme, Mondays from October 30th to December 4th, 10 - 11:30 am
16 October 2023
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Barriers reminder as windy season starts
With the windy season getting underway, Orkney Islands Council and local emergency services partners are reminding drivers in the county how they can keep informed about conditions at the Churchill Barriers.
16 October 2023