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Flood defences deployed at St Marys and St Margarets Hope ahead of high tides
Two peedie folk supervised deployment of the flood defences at St Margarets Hope, ahead of very high tides and expected storm surges in the next few days.
28 September 2023
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Planning a trip to the tip? Winter hours start 1 October
A reminder that winter opening hours will be in operation from 1 October at our waste and recycling facilities.
28 September 2023
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Flood barriers to be deployed at the Hope
Early flood forecasting from SEPA indicates a risk of coastal flooding at St Margarets Hope tomorrow, Thursday 28 September, due to a combination of current high tide levels and storm surges associated with low pressure weather systems.
27 September 2023
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Success of child minder recruitment programme celebrated
Local folk involved in a project to encourage, train and support potential child minders and boost child care provision in the county gathered at The Hub in Kirkwall recently to celebrate its success.
27 September 2023
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Harbours Masterplan Planning Documents Go Live
Planning application documents – including Environmental Impact Assessments - have been submitted by Orkney Islands Council for Scapa Deep Water Quay and a logistics base at Hatston pier.
26 September 2023
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Eynhallow crew in fisherman rescue
The Chair of the board of Orkney Ferries, Councillor Mellissa Thomson, has praised the crew of the Orkney Ferries vessel MV Eynhallow for their quick actions in rescuing a fisherman in distress in Woodwick Bay off Evie this afternoon.
26 September 2023
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Best Kept War Memorial a credit to all involved
Congratulations to Kirkwall and St Ola Community Council and the Royal British Legion Kirkwall branch for their success at the 2023 Legion Scotland ‘Best Kept War Memorial’ competition recently.
25 September 2023
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Roads update for week starting 25 September
A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works, events or cruise - for week starting Monday 18 September.
22 September 2023
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Winter bus timetable reminder
Bus passengers are being reminded some services change from Monday 25 September to coincide with winter ferry timetables.22 September 2023
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OIC Deputy Leader Appointed Chair of KIMO UK meeting
Orkney's Islands Council's Deputy Leader, Heather Woodbridge, has been appointed Chair of KIMO UK
22 September 2023