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Local people are being urged to sign up for a mygovscot account for a quicker and easier way to report issues and request services from Orkney Islands Council. 

Three archaeological digs in Orkney supported by the Council – Swandro in Rousay, Blomuir tomb in Holm, and The Cairns in South Ronaldsay – have captured slots in popular UK-wide programmes this winter.

The spotlight is once again being aimed at some of the outstanding work carried out by the Council for the local community, as the first finalists for this year’s VIP Awards are announced. 

Absolute confirmation has now been received from the UK Government that Orkney’s £20m funding allocation from the Long-Term Plan for Towns programme can be used for the whole of Orkney - not just Kirkwall.  

The Council’s Transportation Service is keen to hear feedback from residents and frequent travellers to Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre and Shapinsay to help shape a new electric ferry service to be trialled in the areas. 

An Orkney swimmer is continuing to make a name for herself on the national scene, coming away from the Scottish Swimming Open Championships as a triple junior champion. 

Christmas is celebrated in many ways, but above all it is about spending quality time together with loved ones during the holiday season. It is also a time to rekindle relationships we have with our family and friends both at home and further afield. 

The famous sport themed saying... “they think it’s all over....it is now” strikes a chord with Orphir’s Megan Clouston as her two-year tenure on sportscotland’s Young People’s Sports Panel has ended. 

The Council is seeking bids from operators interested in running the new Kirkwall nursery service.  

Orkney Islands Council is highlighting national advice on the risks for vulnerable people associated with ‘ready to eat’ cold smoked fish, including smoked salmon which is a popular festive treat this time of year.