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Orkney’s generosity praised by family of young cancer warrior
The family of a young cancer warrior – Jamie Butcher (6) - have been overwhelmed by the generosity of folk in Orkney and elsewhere helping to raise money for the family and a cancer charity, Young Lives vs Cancer (formerly Clic Sargent).
They want to thank you all for the donations to their appeals, but also for the messages of support, offers of help, which is undoubtedly playing a part in carrying them through what can only be described as a nightmare since Jamie’s malignant brain tumour diagnosis in October.
13 December 2021
Community Leaders Ask Public to Double Down on COVID-19 Efforts
Community leaders from across Orkney have issued a plea to local folk to double down on their efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 – and warned that it’s likely more restrictions will come into force in the coming week.
12 December 2021
Public bus services over the festive period
As the festive season approaches, Orkney Islands Council is reminding the public that bus services run differently from 23 December 2021 to 4 January inclusive 2022.
10 December 2021
It's personal - Ellen's links with Scapa Flow Museum
Council Curator Ellen Pesci talks about her special links with Scapa Flow Museum, both with the historic Pumphouse where her grandfather worked and with a painting which will be installed in the redeveloped Museum by her father, renowned illustrator and artist Jim Baikie.
09 December 2021
St Mary's road closure reminder and bus service changes
Orkney Islands Council is reminding motorists and bus users that road works and road closures will be in place on the main A961 (Kirkwall to St Margarets Hope road) from Monday 13 December, for five days.
09 December 2021