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Drivers warned to take extra care around young cyclists learning the rules of the road
With primary school bairns out and about on some of Orkney’s roads as part of the Bikeability cycling proficiency scheme, drivers are being reminded to take extra care and to slow down.
30 April 2024
Reminder issued on voter ID requirement for General Election
Ahead of the expected UK Parliament general election, Orkney and Shetland residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote by checking they have an accepted form of photo ID.
30 April 2024
Trial of standard tip opening hours to start on 1 May
Orkney Islands Council’s waste and recycling centres will open from 8am to 3:45pm from 1 May, for a trial period this summer.
26 April 2024
Roads update for week starting 29 April 2024
An update of road closures and delays due to roadworks, events and cruise in the county:
26 April 2024
Sport in Orkney boosted by £1M of investment from sportscotland
A £1million package of investment is set to benefit sport in Orkney. The investment will allow for a significant improvement in a range of Orkney’s sports facilities and provide better opportunities for sport on the islands for many years to come.
26 April 2024