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WEB4 days ago · Increasing the supply of social and affordable homes. By theorkneynews on September 11, 2024 • ( Leave a comment ) Orkney Islands Council is to receive an additional £85,000 to be used to increase the supply of …
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WEBSep 13, 2024 · Daily headline news from the Orkney Islands. Read our full list of recent Orkney news stories as well as delve into our archives for news from the past.
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WEBSep 14, 2024 · 4.5% Pay Deal Secured for Ferry Workers. By theorkneynews on September 1, 2024 • ( Leave a comment ) Unite the union confirmed that it has secured a 4.5% pay deal for its membership at Orkney Ferries.
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WEBAug 17, 2024 · Neolithic site to be covered over as Orkney dig ends. The excavation of one of the world's finest Stone Age sites is ending after twenty years of digging. NE, Orkney & Shetland. 14 Aug 2024.
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UPDATED Flood Alert for Orkney & Flood Warning Issued ... - The Orkney News
WEBJan 21, 2024 · Due to a combination of high tides, large surge, and strong winds there is a risk of flooding from waves and spray overtopping to low lying areas of the coast, particularly those exposed to the West and South-West, from …
Orkney to get two electric ferries for three-year trial - BBC
WEBSep 11, 2023 · Orkney is to trial two electric ferries after being awarded more than £15m of funding. The hydrofoil vessels - which have the hull above the water - are being supplied by Belfast-based Artemis ...
Orkney police find body in Kirkwall harbour - BBC News
WEBMay 8, 2024 · A 50-year-old man's body has been recovered from Kirkwall harbour in Orkney. Police Scotland said the discovery was made at about 05:40 on Wednesday and emergency services were sent to the scene.
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Councillors to review report on introduction of tourist tax in Orkney ...
WEB2 days ago · Copy Link. Orkney councillors are set to view a report which recommends investigations be undertaken to find out if introducing a “visitor levy” would be feasible. The levy scheme would see visitors staying in the area overnight charged a fee by the council. The proceeds would then be used to help fund services and projects in the areas ...
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Orkney council to look at proposals to become territory of Norway
WEBJul 2, 2023 · The Orkney Islands could change their status in the UK or even become a self-governing territory of Norway under new proposals.
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WEBScotland's summer of archaeology gets underway with call for volunteers. Nature is a healer? Orkney patients 'prescribed outdoor activities' for wellbeing.
SSEN workforce ‘does not bring issues to the community’
WEB2 days ago · September 20, 2024 at 3:12 pm. SSEN project director, Ian Clark, has spoken of his confidence of the professionalism of the workforce that will arrive in Orkney. The project director behind SSEN’s Orkney-Caithness Link Project is confident that their workforce will not pose the Orkney community any issues. Around 250 workers are …
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WEBInvestigation under way after dead fox discovery. September 10, 2024 at 4:37 pm. An investigation is under way after a deceased fox was discovered in the centre of Kirkwall. Foxes do not exist in Orkney and the invasive predator could have huge implications on wildlife and farm animals.
Explore Orkney's seas with new snorkel trail | Orkney.com
WEB5 days ago · The Orkney trail is part of a network that now includes 13 locations and around 80 snorkel sites, covering the majority of Scotland. Among the supporters of the Orkney snorkel trail are Cath Downie and Pete Raines who raised over £2,000 in donations to celebrate their wedding. This money directly supported the development of the new trail.
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WEBDec 31, 2021 · 8 New #Covid Cases in Orkney By theorkneynews on December 31, 2021 • ( Leave a comment ) The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 1,342 as 8 new positive test results were recorded in the Health …
Contracts awarded as Orkney-Caithness Link project gathers pace
WEBSignificant progress has been made on a project that will see the Orkney Islands connected to the GB electricity transmission network for the first time, with contracts awarded to key supply chain partners and work set to get started in September. The Orkney-Caithness Link project, an estimated capital investment of more than £900m, will see ...
Orkney council to discuss dairy investment | The Scottish Farmer
WEB2 days ago · A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “We are aware of the need to increase local dairy supply on Orkney and the councils is looking at establishing a support programme. We are keen to see the proposals and consider what support can be provided.”. Orkney Council supports a new Dairy Support Programme aimed at boosting …
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Orkney votes to explore 'alternative governance' - BBC News
WEBJul 4, 2023 · There have been calls for Orkney to become part of Norway. Orkney councillors have voted to investigate alternative methods of governance amid deep frustrations over funding and opportunities...
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Orkney councillors consider visitor levy investigation - Yahoo News …
WEB2 days ago · Next week Orkney councillors will view a report which recommends investigations be undertaken to find out if introducing a visitor levy would be feasible. The levy scheme would see visitors staying in the county overnight charged a fee by the council. The proceeds would then be used to help fund services and projects in the areas these …
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Around Orkney - 19/09/2024 - BBC Sounds
WEB3 days ago · Around Orkney. 20/09/2024. News, features and weather for Orkney, including the daily community diary. 30 mins
Your pictures of Scotland: Photographs from around the country
WEB2 days ago · A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week. ... Orkney, of an old anchor from when St Mary's was a herring fishing village.
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WEBMontgomery County is a county located in Southeast Kansas. Its county seat is Independence, [3] and its most populous city is Coffeyville. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 31,486. [1] The county was named after Richard Montgomery, a major general during the American Revolutionary War.
The Fawn Creek 4-Hers voted to visit the Foster Dairy Farm in ...
WEBJul 26, 2023 · By News Staff. Time to read . less than 1 minute. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter; Share through email; Print. a-a+. Published 11 months ago. Last updated 11 months ago. Read so far The Fawn Creek 4-Hers voted to visit the Foster Dairy Farm in Hiattville. Wed, 07/26/2023 - 17:43 ...
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WEB63% of Fawn Creek township residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 62% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Kansas. Place of birth for U.S.-born residents: This state: 1374 Northeast: 39 Midwest: 177 South: 446 West: 72 Median price asked for vacant for …