Kirkwall, United Kingdom (Local)
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By: Mark Harcus
The leader of Orkney Islands Council has spoken publicly on the situation at the helm of the authority for the first time. Councillor Heather Woodbridge said the current leadership arrangements, which sees four corporate directors deputise for the absent chief executive on a monthly rotational basis, are “working very well”. Chief executive Oliver Reid was […]
It is a momentous weekend for Orkney Rugby Football Club, as the club marks 60 years of the oval ball game. A busy programme of celebrations on and off the pitch will take place to honour the club’s diamond jubilee. Tonight, Friday, will see the celebrations kick off, with a Presidents XV going toe-to-toe against […]
Local firm Heddle Construction has been awarded a £14 million contract for civil and electrical works at Orkney Islands Council’s (OIC) planned six-turbine windfarm at Quanterness, outside Kirkwall. The Balance of Plant contract encompasses final design work, civil engineering, and electrical construction in advance of turbine installation at the St Ola site, situated between Kirkwall […]
A veterinary surgery proposed to be built on a parcel of land on the western fringes of Kirkwall has been refused planning permission. Northvet has outgrown its current premises on Junction Road and had hoped to construct a new premises on land between Hatston Brae and Grainbank. The application has proven controversial with nearby residents, […]
By: Mark Harcus
Orkney’s most inspiring fundraiser, four-year-old Gregor Corse, was joined by a famous namesake to mark the last day of his latest charity challenge. Scotland rugby head coach Gregor Townsend flew into the county and joined peedie Gregor in walking with him to nursery, in a memorable end to his fundraising initiative. Gregor, who was born […]
Divisions over the use of LGBT teaching materials in schools have come to the fore this week, with a cohort of councillors speaking out against the “significant amount of misleading information” they claim has enveloped the issue. In this week’s edition of The Orcadian, online now and in shops, the newspaper has reported on the contentious issue, which […]
A fault has been detected at Stromness Swimming Pool, which has closed the pool today (Friday). Orkney Islands Council’s sport and leisure team said that engineers would be on-site this morning to assess the fault. The pool will remain closed until further notice. With the continued closure of the swimming pool at The Picky Centre, […]
Orkney Islands Council (OIC) has outlined how local schools will roll out the Scottish Government’s national framework for LGBT inclusive education across primary and secondary classrooms. The implementation plan details a structured framework designed to embed lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender themes into existing school subjects across a three-year period. A noting report will be […]
Stromness Swimming Pool will reopen to the public at 4pm today (Friday). The building was forced to temporarily close after contractors identified a fault within the facility causing a precautionary safety shutdown. Works were completed to ensure the fire panel and air handling unit are in working order, and safety procedures have been put in place, until […]
By: Mark Harcus
One man has been left fearing for his livelihood, and the future of one of Orkney’s most prized shellfish products. Ian Spence supplies fresh locally caught langoustines from the waters of Scapa Flow to restaurants and to private homes. Once a buoyant and booming trade, Ian has been left struggling to make a living, after […]
